Download or read book Charmed at Christmas written by Aileen Fish and published by Aspendawn Press. This book was released on 2024-12-18 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curl up with your favorite blanket, or grab a chair while the pies bake and indulge yourself in some wholesome Regency romance. Lords and ladies, misters and misses, and a lone marquess, seek everlasting love-some under the watchful eye of the Duke of Danby, that wily old matchmaker. These seven stories have been previously released. A Bride for Christmas Lady Julianna has no need for a husband to live the life of her dreams. Rather than explain her unusual choice, she insists only a man who slays dragons would suit her, and since dragons don't exist, neither does her ideal beau. Not one to turn away from a challenge, Nash enlists the aid of his nieces and nephews in a scheme sure to win Lady Julianna's affection. But as he comes to know the lady better, he realizes he's risking his own heart. When did his silly idea become a crucial quest? The Mistletoe Mishap Seeing the woman to whom he intends to propose standing under the mistletoe, Robert, Viscount Alderton, can't resist stealing a kiss. He's quite surprised to discover her cousin, Isabella Stone, in his arms. And more surprised at how much he enjoyed kissing her. However, a notorious rake witnessed the kiss, taking for granted Isabella was a willing participant. The rake's attempted seduction of Isabella becomes the scandal of the Christmas ball. The Viscount's Sweet Temptation A broken carriage wheel leaves Lady Harriet and Lord Morley stranded, and Harriet's reputation is at stake. Morley's not ready to take a wife, until he's told he wouldn't be a suitable husband for her. With memories of her sweet, tempting kiss filling his thoughts, he prepares to fight for the hand of the woman he believes he could love. Chasing Lord Mystery Lady Miriam's mother once accused her of chasing Lord Mystery after a noble act by a handsome gentleman six years ago became the measure of all other men. Now he's staying at the home where she'd hoped to escape a summons from her grandfather, the Duke of Danby. Terrified Northcotte will recognize her and reveal the contents of the scandalous letter she wrote him years ago, she can't decide which is the bigger threat: the duke armed with a special license, or Lord Mystery, who carries a secret she'd never live down. A Marquess for Christmas Lady Eleanor hopes the Duke of Danby will do the same for her, but she'll have to get over her shyness to meet anyone. Discovered by the handsome Marquess of Wickham while she hides away in the nursery, she agrees to pretend there's an understanding between them so his uncle won't try to force him to marry. Eleanor enjoys Wickham's company, but how will she find a husband if the gentlemen all believe she's already in love? His Unsuspecting Heart Miss Tabitha Minnet's search for a husband has brought her to London for the Season. She isn't particular about titles and income, as long as her future husband is kind, honest, and an excellent kisser. The one she's particularly interested in is the brother-in-law of her dearest friend. Lord Giles is quite the catch! A madcap cat and mouse chase ensues as Giles searches for his grandmother's lost treasure while avoiding the young lady his great uncle the Duke of Danby plans for him to wed. The more time he spends with Tabby, the less interest he has in Grandmother's wishes, which has him dangerously close to falling in love. Will he find the treasure before losing his heart to Tabby? Her Christmas Kiss Lady Beatrice Winslow first loved James when he was engaged to her best friend. Now he’s returned to the village, still single, and she isn’t about to lose her chance at claiming the only man she’s ever desired. This Christmas she plans to give him the long overdue gift of her heart. When his fiancée broke off their betrothal, James fought rejection by sealing off his heart. After thirteen years fighting in His Majesty’s Army, can he finally open himself to love again with his best friend’s little sister?