When a headstrong beauty clashes with the man she once
loved, she’s determined that the spirit of Christmas will
open his mind, heal his heart, and perhaps give them a
reason to celebrate—for many seasons to come . . .
As far as Ethan Fortescue is concerned, his family’s seat in
Cornwall is only a source of torment, one that he’s managed
to avoid for two years. Now that he’s the Earl of Devon
however, he can close the door on his haunted past by
locking up the cursed place for good. But upon arriving at
Cleves Court, he is shocked to find the house aglow with
Christmas celebrations, filled with music and laughter. And
right at the center of the holiday madness is the
infuriating—and eternally tempting—Theodosia Sheridan . . .
Thea has always loved the town of Cleves, especially at the
holidays. As a girl, she also loved Ethan with all her
heart. It’s painful to see how his brother’s tragic death
has embittered him. Still, she will do anything to make sure
the town thrives—even if it means going to battle with Ethan
to save Cleves Court. Now she has only until Twelfth Night
to make a Christmas miracle happen—by proving that his
childhood home can be a source of love and wonder. But
before long, she finds herself wondering if she’s trying to
save the house—or its handsome master…