A MOST SCANDALOUS CHRISTMAS

What price must one pay to rebuild a reputation?

Miles Radcliffe, the new Earl of Walkerton, has spent years rebuilding his family name. His dead father's horrible acts toward helpless women left a stain Society cannot forget. Miles is resolute in his mission, determined to avoid scandal at any cost; something he feels is especially important when it comes to choosing a wife. His bride must possess a pristine reputation. He will accept nothing less.

Miss Patience Elmsley has a penchant for becoming involved in incidents that would leave most ladies hanging their heads in shame. She has tried to play the part of the proper young lady, truly she has! But when someone attacks friends and family, she cannot help herself from speaking her mind. Unfortunately, such confrontations have left her teetering on the verge of spinsterhood. Will she ever be able to find a gentleman who will accept her for who she is, flaws and all, or will she end up forever alone?

When Miles is asked to escort Patience home for the holidays he finds his resolve challenged by the lively and engaging Miss Elmsley. A woman who shows him the life he has planned is really no life at all.

Can Miles hold true to his original plan, or will he and Patience find themselves wrapped up in a most scandalous Christmas…

THE SINS & SCANDALS SERIES

While there are those who spend their time in modest pursuits, upholding propriety befitting the lords and ladies of the ton, it would seem that for others scandal is just a sin away…