A Christmas Kiss

Set during the Regency holiday season, this novel follows Miss Evalyn Pennington, a governess who loses her position after defending herself against unwanted advances from her employer's son. Facing scandal and poverty, she accepts an invitation from Jamie Everard, heir to an earldom, to spend Christmas at Gyllford Manor. Upon arrival, Evalyn attracts the attention of Philip Everard, the fourth Earl of Gyllford and Jamie's father. Though Philip made a vow never to marry again after his wife's death, he finds himself drawn to the intelligent and principled governess. Complications arise when Jamie treats Evalyn with indifference, and when a prominent London beauty pursues Philip and begins to orchestrate schemes with significant consequences for all involved. The story explores themes of morals, social expectations, marriage, and misunderstandings, centering on a woman committed to her ideals and a man confronting his resolve never to love again.