There's nothing quite like going home for the holidays... but first, you have to get there.The Year with No Summer is finally drawing to a close. London, so rich with life and bustle, is quiet beneath the ice, buried in a cold few can ever truly recall happening before. Many of the ton are taking their leave for the Christmas holiday, abandoning the soggy streets of London for even chillier country roads.Milton Grandby, Earl of Torrington, believes that now is the perfect time to introduce his new bride, Adele, to his ancestral hunting lodge and seat of his earldom in Northumberland. A private getaway nestled in glistening snow can lead to all sorts of enjoyment… and hopefully, an heir.With excitement in the air and Christmas fast approaching, the newlyweds make plans to travel north. While no family will be invited to the Torrington lodge, the Earl will bring his valet, Alonyius Banks, and Adele will be accompanied by Alice Simpkins, her rather grumpy lady’s maid.Yet when The Lord and His Lady arrive at Torrington Park sans their needed companions, things take a decided turn and quickly become intimately awkward. While Milton is more than happy to play lady’s maid to his bride, the close confines and frigid air bring secrets to the front—and mistrust to the surface. As the duo learns more about each other’s pasts, they discover struggles and misunderstandings abound. Can they look beyond their flaws and allow the spirit of the season and the gift of giving to thaw the sudden ice between them? Or will their first holiday away doom their new-found devotion? The budding romance of their servants may provide the answer in “The Christmas of a Countess”.

The Christmas of a Countess (The Holidays of the Aristocracy)

Literature & Fiction

Sande, Linda Rae

Genre Fiction

Twisted Teacup Publishing

There is so much to discover when you read between the lines...In need of income for the struggling Sommers barony, Jeffrey Althorpe arranges for the publication of a book he’s written–anonymously, of course. A dowry would be easier, but then he would have to find a willing wife.While her brother is away on an expedition, Lady Evangeline is left behind to spend her days creating exquisite embroideries and reading books. She's about to buy The Story of a Baron when Lord Sommers suddenly appears, intent on buying the very same book—but there’s only one copy. Desperate to discover what his publisher might have done to his story—without letting on he’s the author—Jeffrey suggests they read it together. Evangeline's sterling reputation could use a bit of scandal, so she agrees.As the two read the book, Evangeline realizes some of the characters are a bit too familiar and the settings are a bit too close to home. Was she the inspiration for the baron’s secret love, a bold, brash woman whose reputation is in tatters? With her own reputation suddenly in question, Evangeline finds her life imitating art. How can the book have a happy ending when she wishes she’d never purchased "The Story of a Baron"?

The Tale of Two Barons (The Sisters of the Aristocracy)

His love for her is real. But is her fortune?Horse trainer by day and agent of the Crown at night, when Sir Randolph receives an offer to help a baroness train a timid filly, he's happy to oblige. But with no horse in sight and the sneaking suspicion he's been set up for love, he and the beautiful young widow Lady Xenobia hit it off immediately. There's only one problem - what is the fine Lady doing with a hidden stash of suspicious-looking bank notes? Yearning for an independent life, Rachel spends her days balancing the books for her mother's business. But when a dashing son of an earl with a need for an accountant sets his sights on her, she finally sees her chance. He might not be heir to the earldom, but Mark Merriweather is a cunning businessman searching for a wife... and he feels an attraction to Rachel which is impossible to deny. With a matchmaking cousin pulling strings in the background and secrets bubbling to the surface, will this pair of budding couples find the happiness they desire? And as passion begins to flare amid rumors of embezzlement and counterfeit banknotes, will their relationships fall apart before they even begin?

The Knot of a Knight (The Holidays of the Aristocracy)

Flirtatious behavior isn't to be tolerated... said no man ever Despite having been raised in a proper home with a proper nursemaid and then an even more proper governess, prim and proper Vivian wants anything but to behave properly seven years after her come-out-especially since the man she has set her sights on is legendary rake Sebastian Peele, heir to the Weatherstone earldom. After a lengthy stay in a monastery in the Alps, Sebastian has returned to London a reformed man. He knows it's past time he take a wife, and he has a young lady in mind. A perfectly prim and proper young lady. At least, she was. He's shocked by Vivian's behavior and a bit bothered at how she reawakens his bad boy tendencies. He's not the only one who is surprised by Vivian's new persona-her best friend Christina is appalled by her unladylike behavior during a dinner with new viscount Richard Hartwell. Christina is secretly glad he shows no interest in Viv, though-she's quite taken with him, even after she learns the secret of how he came to be Viscount Hartwell. If only he could accept the truth of his identity, Richard might learn it's far better to accept a family who loves him than live a lonely life.

The Vixen of a Viscount (The Heirs of the Aristocracy)

El placer de un pirata (Spanish Edition)

Product Description They swore never to marry. But will the right suitors melt their hearts?Fiercely independent and daughters of a wealthy countess, twins Dahlia and Diana have no desire to husband-hunt, despite their mother’s pleas. But when the ghost of their late father makes an appearance, he takes it upon himself to guide the girls into marriage – even if his presence will scare off potential suitors.Caught cheating in one of their university courses, twin brothers Anthony and Andrew’s dreams of a Grand Tour are shattered when their father pulls the plug on their allowances. They had hoped to put marriage off as long as possible – but with their father withholding their allowances until they are wed, they have no choice but to face the daunting task of a lifelong commitment. There’s only one problem – although one of the brothers wants to marry, the other feels as if he‘s being forced to wed for money.Brought crashing together by fate and aided by the girls’ late father, both pairs of twins must learn to see through their differences and get along. But marriage is no easy decision, and it will take more than a miracle to convince these sisters to tie the knot.Are the twins a match made in Heaven? Or will the girls’ independence and the brothers’ lack of a fortune serve to drive them apart?Artfully blending a beautiful 19th-century backdrop with all the classic charm of British aristocratic life, this scintillating historical romance novel by bestselling author Linda Rae Sande is a delightful read that’s perfect for anyone looking for their next emotional fix. Scroll up and grab your copy now… About the Author A self-described nerd and student of history, Linda Rae spent many years as a technical writer specializing in 3D graphics workstations, software and 3D animation (her movie credits include SHREK and SHREK 2). Getting lost in the rabbit holes of research has resulted in historical romances set in the Regency-era as well as Ancient Greece. A fan of action-adventure movies, she can frequently be found at the local cinema. Although she no longer has any fish, she follows the San Jose Sharks. She is a member of Novelists, Inc. (NINC) and makes her home in Cody, Wyoming. See her upcoming books on her website: www.lindaraesande.com.

The Honor of an Heir (The Heirs of the Aristocracy)

Romance

Paranormal

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The Lady of a Sultan (The Ladies of the Aristocracy)

Historical

A reclusive duke. A snow angel maker. Can her love of life free him from his self-imposed prison? When the reclusive Andrew, Duke of Suffolk, learns of a snow angel embossed in the new-fallen snow outside his house, he's curious as to who created it. Nearby footsteps might help identify the culprit, but his valet claims no one has seen a trespasser on the Dunfey Park grounds. Upon discovering a snow angel in the making from his window, its creator displaying an infectious joy, he's determined to meet her-even if it requires him to venture outside the protection of his house.?The only daughter of a marquess, Angelika grew up hearing tales about the duke who lives next door to Stonefield Manor. He's hideous. He's a beast. He is so disfigured, he's never been outside. With her father and oldest brother stuck in London due to the wintery weather, she overcomes boredom by making snow angels. Caught by a handsome man whilst creating one at Dunfey Park, she's about to run when curiosity has her making his acquaintance. He seems eager to make a snow angel and does so when he suddenly falls backward in a dead faint!?Will angel dust, falling stars, and the magic of the Season release the duke from his self-imposed prison? A snow angel is determined to make it so.

The Snow Angel of a Duke (Holidays of the Aristocracy)

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