He swore he’d never fall in love. She swore she’d never trust a rake. But fate has other plans this Christmas… After the death of his beloved mother hardened his heart, Elias Armstrong, Viscount Snowdon, has perfected the art of pleasure without attachment. A notorious rake with a wicked reputation, he is determined to endure his sister’s Christmas house party without surrendering to marriage-minded debutantes—or the ache of old grief. Miss Lydia Cary knows better than to let her head—or her heart—be turned by a charming libertine. Burned once by a false suitor, she has no intention of risking such a trap again, no matter how the Merry Viscount’s smoldering blue eyes and sinful grin unravel her resolve. But as snow falls and mistletoe beckons, every stolen glance pulls them closer, every forbidden touch fans the fire higher. Lydia dares to surrender to a taste of temptation—only to crave far more. And when Elias discovers that Lydia’s sharp tongue hides a tender vulnerability, the rake who vowed never to love might just find himself breaking all his own rules. In a season of laughter, secrets, and scandal, one reckless night could ruin them both—or bind their hearts forever. Tropes you'll ✅ Reformed rake ✅ Holiday romance ✅ House party ✅ Spicy romance ✅ Scorned heroine ✅ Distrust-to-desire ✅ Strong, independent heroine ✅ Grief-hardened hero ✅ Heroine in danger Read in Kindle Unlimited! Romancing the Book #1: Avoiding the Merry Viscount Book #2: Loving the Unexpected Earl Book #3: Hating the Vexing Viscount Book #4: Reforming the Rakish Marquess Book #5: Admiring the Jolly Duke Book #6: Tempting the Broody Earl
Author
Christina Diane is an award-winning, bestselling author who loves to write super spicy, fast paced stories for the modern reader in the genres of historical romance and dark romance. Her historical romances are all set in the Regency era, with creative liberty taken within the historical setting to create a passionate, hot, intriguing story. Across all of her works, if you love combinations of high spice, witty banter, spirited heroines, forbidden romances, darker themes, and hot alpha men...then you are in for a treat! Because bad boys never go out of style! She is a hybrid indie and traditionally published author with Dragonblade Publishing, Romance Cafe, and And You Press. She reads mostly spicy Regency romances and all shades of dark romances, as well as thrillers. Christina lives in Northern Maine with her husband and two boys. Her family also includes their three French bulldogs who go everywhere with them, as well as two solid black cats. The entire family is always up for new adventures. When she is not writing or chasing after her family, she usually has a Kindle in her hand! Her writing journey began at the age of nine when she created her own comic strip, Grizzly Grouch. In adulthood, she was a freelance writer for several years, mostly writing lifestyle pieces for blogs. She found that she couldn’t stop thinking about stories and characters, so much that she had to get them on the page! Christina frequently has dreams of random character ARCs that go into a massive list of planned writings. She currently has more than ten series just waiting to be written! Aside from her family, writing, and books, she loves Bridgerton, the Grinch, Jessica Rabbit, horror movies, Chucky dolls, cold brew, yoga, Hamilton, the color pink, and speaking in obscure quotes from movies and TV shows. Christina loves chatting with her readers and talking about great reads, so please contact her on socials! She’d love to hear what you think about her books and what you’d love to see more of!
