A second chance at love.
A decade of regret.
And one Christmas house party that changes everything.
James Grafton, Viscount Gowthorpe, is running out of time. To save his estate, he must secure a wealthy marriage—and fast. Reluctantly, he turns to the ton’s most sought-after matchmaker, Lady Match, only to come face-to-face with the one woman he never forgot: Penelope Ward, the woman he left behind in scandal ten years ago.
Penelope has built a life on careful control. As the shrewd and successful Lady Match, she pairs others with happiness she’s long since sworn off for herself. James’s sudden reappearance threatens everything she’s built. He’s not just a painful memory—he’s now her newest client.
When a week-long Christmas house party traps them beneath the same roof, old wounds reopen and long-buried feelings stir. Stolen glances turn dangerous. Accidental touches become impossible to ignore. James came seeking a suitable bride—but the only woman he wants is his matchmaker. And this time, he’s willing to risk everything to prove he won’t walk away again.
A festive Regency romance novella featuring second-chance love, forced proximity, and one Christmas that demands forgiveness.
Genre: Historical
A decade of regret.
And one Christmas house party that changes everything.
James Grafton, Viscount Gowthorpe, is running out of time. To save his estate, he must secure a wealthy marriage—and fast. Reluctantly, he turns to the ton’s most sought-after matchmaker, Lady Match, only to come face-to-face with the one woman he never forgot: Penelope Ward, the woman he left behind in scandal ten years ago.
Penelope has built a life on careful control. As the shrewd and successful Lady Match, she pairs others with happiness she’s long since sworn off for herself. James’s sudden reappearance threatens everything she’s built. He’s not just a painful memory—he’s now her newest client.
When a week-long Christmas house party traps them beneath the same roof, old wounds reopen and long-buried feelings stir. Stolen glances turn dangerous. Accidental touches become impossible to ignore. James came seeking a suitable bride—but the only woman he wants is his matchmaker. And this time, he’s willing to risk everything to prove he won’t walk away again.
A festive Regency romance novella featuring second-chance love, forced proximity, and one Christmas that demands forgiveness.
Genre: Historical
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