A reluctant earl and a quiet beauty discover love through the magic of Christmas in this heartwarming holiday novella.

When Hugh Allerton unexpectedly inherits, securing a suitable wife to guide him through the challenges of the aristocracy is his sole concern. Christmas, with its cheer and warmth, couldn't be further from his mind. But a chance encounter on the way to a house party unites him with a mysterious lady, and now he can’t get her out of his mind.

The hope of a future is slipping through Olivia Downing’s fingers while she cares for her aging parents. However, she’s thrilled to be reunited with the handsome stranger she attempted to aid, though it’s soon clear the new earl isn’t for the likes of her.

Hugh finds himself enchanted by Olivia, a kind beauty with few connections and no fortune, but a heart full of courage and loyalty. Never mind that their time together feels like a stolen dream he can’t afford to keep.

As snow falls and Christmas works its gentle magic, Hugh must choose between society’s expectations and the woman who stirs his heart. Will the holiday give them both the love of a lifetime?

Note - Previously published in the Snowflakes and Scandals anthology, now with an Epilogue.

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