Charles Morris faces life with stubborn stoicism and a smile – except when it comes to returning home. Son of an apothecary, he will forever be a disappointment to his family. When his closest friend convinces him to return to his house party for Christmas, he wonders just how he can avoid his past. Sophia has but one wish – to go home for Christmas. It is a privilege far too great for a woman on a schoolteacher’s salary, so when an old friend offers her passage on a stagecoach to a nearby town, it is too great an offer to ignore. Even if it does mean she has to spend time at an earl and countess’ house party. When the carefree Charles and straight-laced Sophia collide, they doubt they will ever understand one another. But will a wager, a snowed-in encounter, and a frost fair turn these enemies into lovers? This steamy Regency Christmas romance is a standalone story, featuring a hero who appeared as a secondary character in Ellie St. Clair's A Match Made at Christmas.
Author
Ellie has always loved reading, writing, and history. For many years she has written short stories, non-fiction, and has worked on her true love and passion—romance novels. In every era there is the chance for romance, and Ellie enjoys exploring many different time periods, cultures, and geographic locations. No matter when or where, love can always prevail. She has a particular soft spot for the bad boys of history, and loves a strong heroine in her stories. The lake is Ellie’s happy place, and when she’s not writing, she is spending time with her son, her Husky/Border Collie cross, and her own dashing duke. She loves reading—of course—as well as running, biking, and summers at the lake. Ellie loves hearing from her readers! Email her at ellie@prairielilypress.com. Contact her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/elliestclair, and sign up for her mailing list at http://www.prairielilypress.com/ellie....
