What's a Duke to do when he's made an awful impression on the love of his life?
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The Duke of Oxthorpe lost his intensely guarded heart to Miss Edith Clay when Edithโs rich cousin sought to attach the dukeโs marital interest. So smitten is Oxthorpe with the former poor relation that heโs gone through intermediaries to sell Edith a property adjoining the ducal seat.
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Edith doesnโt much care for the haughty duke, but as Christmas approaches, Oxthorpe reveals himself to be reserved rather than arrogant, considerate, andโblame the mistletoe!โan accomplished kisser. Will Edith hold Oxthorpeโs earlier behavior against him, or will she learn that the best holiday gifts can be the most unexpected?ย
Carolyn Jewel was born on a moonless night. That darkness was seared into her soul and she became an award-winning and USA Today bestselling author of historical and paranormal romance. She has a very dusty car and a Masterโs degree in English that proves useful at the oddest times. An avid fan of fine chocolate, finer heroines, Bollywood films, and heroism in all forms, she has two cats and two dogs. Also a son. One of the cats is his.ย