"Toasty fireside reading . . . Romain's gift for creating a strong sense of place, complex characters, and gripping situations carries this holiday tale." —Publishers Weekly

Like her four sisters, Lady Audrina Bradleigh is expected to marry a duke, lead fashion, and behave with propriety. Consequently, Audrina pursues mischief with gusto, attending scandalous parties and indulging in illicit affairs. But when an erstwhile lover threatens to ruin her reputation, Audrina has no choice but to find a respectable husband at once.

Who would guess that her search would lead her to Giles Rutherford, a blunt-spoken American on a treasure hunt of his own? When a Christmas snowstorm strands the pair at a country inn, more secrets are traded than gifts—along with kisses that require no mistletoe—and Audrina discovers even proper gentlemen have their wicked side . . .

"One of the best books I have ever read, bar none . . . Romain's exquisite prose and extraordinary storytelling skills take us on a splendid and unforgettable journey." —Fresh Fiction

"Tender, passionate, and written with a great deal of warmth . . . Theresa Romain has become a favorite author of mine." —Romantic Historical Reviews

Praise for the Holiday Pleasure series

"Hilarious and utterly adorable . . . Passionate and just plain fun." —Courtney Milan, New York Times–bestselling author

"Both playful and profound, and has a subtle, stirring power that will affect you long after you've read the final page . . . Intricate, intimate, and remarkable." —USA Today

"Give in to temptation—treat yourself to Theresa Romain's delightfully witty debut." —Sally MacKenzie, U

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