Lady Genevieve never imagined spending the Christmas season trapped in a loveless engagement to the cruel Walt Goulding. She has nevertheless resigned herself to her fate, determined to protect her family. Everything changes though when one snowy evening a mysterious man appears on a fog-drenched road near the docks. He consumes her every thought ever since, and when he continues to show up in her life, she wonders if perhaps there is another way to protect her family… Viscount James Northwell has returned home just in time for the holidays to claim his inheritance after his parents' untimely death. The ton may remember him for his family's tragic demise and the rumors of his involvement in unthinkable deeds, but no one knows the truth, not even James himself. All he seeks is a chance to restore his family's name, but meeting Lady Genevieve changes the course of his entire life. With her beautiful, sorrowful eyes and quiet strength, she stirs a longing in him he thought was forever buried… As Christmas magic fills the air, Genevieve and James find their love blossoming despite the secrets and scandal that threaten to keep them apart. Amidst the snow-dusted streets and twinkling holiday atmosphere, Genevieve has a difficult decision ahead; will she risk everything for the love that makes her feel alive? Can James prove that their love is worth defying society and escaping a doomed future? Enemies to lovers, Opposites attract, Forced Marriage "A Christmas Waltz with the Viscount" is a historical romance novel of approximately 55,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.