Lady Catherine Adair has lost her parents and needs a husband to keep her fortune. Her fortune makes her popular among the eligible men in London. The whole courtship process is distasteful at best for her. Knowing she has no choice makes everything worse. Lord Abraham Coyle, Earl of Glasgow and Baron of Ross, grew up next door to the Adair family when the family was in London. After finding out his father had played a nasty trick on him and his brother, he has come up with a plan to keep his title and the family fortune. His father's will stipulated that the son who married first would get the family fortune including the castle in Scotland and the townhouse in London. Bram proposed a marriage of convenience to Catherine and hoped she would accept to preserve inheritances for each of them. What he did not count on was Catherine's memories of how he had teased her mercilessly when they were younger. And more than that, he had spurned her sincere declaration. She had never forgiven him for that. Would their rocky history keep them both from getting what they both deserved? More importantly, would they come to recognize that love could come even after broken dreams and lingering hurt?

The Duke of Hester, Jackson Preston, did not enjoy the holidays and it had been quite some time since he had found joy and wonder in the Christmas season. But here he was, attending a ball he had been invited to by an old friend, Benjamin Waterton. The truth was that he was really there as a favour to his friend and to meet his sister, Lady Millie Waterton. It was time for him to find a wife and he had no true desire to find a suitable match on his own. But he had no choice - the responsibility fell to him alone. Maybe a marriage of convenience was his best chance to get this task taken care of without effort and struggle on his part. The Waterton family was a fine family and his friend's father was the Earl of Caslingburgh making Millie an excellent candidate for marriage. Millie Waterton was a lovely and vivacious young woman. She loved parties and her place in society was solid. Her dance card was always full and she loved that fact no end. When her brother introduced her to the Duke of Hester she was far from impressed. Sure he was most handsome, but he was quiet and seemed preoccupied. She certainly would never court a man with such a dim personality. When she learns of her father's plan to arrange a marriage between her and the duke, she is horrified. She realizes she won't get out of this situation without running away and that option is out of the question. When the arrangements are set in stone, can these two learn to get along? Is it possible they could even learn to love each other? Will the Christmas season finally be magical for the duke again?

Christine and Nate are soul mates. Best friends. Made for each other. There is just one problem. He is about to become a duke and she is the daughter of the village baker. How they feel about each other does not matter. Their friendship does not matter. That they want to be together does not matter. Society rules dictate that the son of the Duke of Goldingshire wed a young woman of his own station. The daughter of a baker will never be his wife. Though they think they have kept their secret from their parents, their friendship is no secret at all. In an effort to keep these two apart and ensure a proper marriage for his son, the duke develops a plan. Nate feels there is no option but to comply with his father's demands. Christine can do nothing but carry on in the family business. And long for Nate's return, of course. Will time and distance dim their love for each other? Will they have changed too much to resume their friendship when they see each other again? Follow this sweet and unlikely couple as they break through the boundaries they do not agree with.

A lady thinking she had found the perfect refuge. A dashing earl from her past. Paths crossing in a most inopportune time. Miss Jane Whitton was a fictional character. Posing as a lady's companion, she had been certain she would have time and opportunity to make a new life for herself. At least she expected to be able to put some distance between herself and her father who was undoubtedly furious with her. Lord Elliot Grey, Earl of Maudsley, was beyond shocked to see his childhood friend at the wedding of a couple she would have no way of knowing. He could not believe his eyes when he saw her across the chapel. Seeing her again made his mind race with questions. Jane worries her secret will be out. He wonders if this is a second chance to win her heart. Will Jane's past keep these two from claiming the love that was theirs all along?