The Holidays of the Aristocracy Series by Linda Rae Sande

A sensual tale of a couple's first holiday away from home With The Year of No Summer about to come to a close, Milton Grandby, Earl of Torrington, decides it's time he introduce his bride of over a year to his ancestral hunting lodge and the seat of his earldom in Northumbria. He needs an heir and figures time away from London's distractions can only help... moreA sensual tale of a couple's first holiday away from home With The Year of No Summer about to come to a close, Milton Grandby, Earl of Torrington, decides it's time he introduce his bride of over a year to his ancestral hunting lodge and the seat of his earldom in Northumbria. He needs an heir and figures time away from London's distractions can only help. Besides, with all the snow, they can go on sleigh rides! Despite her reservations about the colder-than-usual weather, Adele agrees to the trip. Christmas in a hunting lodge, with its warm fires, cozy library, and remote location near Hexham and Hadrian's Wall, might just be the perfect setting to convince her husband he needs to get a child on her. Besides, Torrington Park is staffed with servants. Her lady's maid, rather unhappy these days, could do with a change of scenery. And the earl's valet will make the trip, too. But what happens when the coach carrying their servants and trunks doesn't make it to Torrington Park? The earl is more than happy to act as a lady's maid for Adele. Meanwhile, the lady's maid may just find her chilly disposition thawing when she's forced to spend a few more nights in the company of a rather warm valet at a coaching inn. Is he only out for a quick tumble? Or is there more to his sudden attentions? Meanwhile, life at the lodge tries a passionate couple's patience as they discover a bit too much about each others' past. And then there's the misunderstanding that has forced a budding romance into deep freeze. Will their first holiday away from London prove their undoing? Or will the spirit of the season and the gift of giving allow love to prevail? The season is the reason in The Christmas of a Countess. less

His love for her is real. But is she telling him the truth?Horse trainer by day and agent of the Crown at night, when Sir Randolph receives an offer to help a baroness train a timid filly, he’s happy to oblige. But with no horse in sight and the sneaking suspicion he’s been set up for love, he and the beautiful young widow, Lady Xenobia, hit it off immediately... moreHis love for her is real. But is she telling him the truth?Horse trainer by day and agent of the Crown at night, when Sir Randolph receives an offer to help a baroness train a timid filly, he’s happy to oblige. But with no horse in sight and the sneaking suspicion he’s been set up for love, he and the beautiful young widow, Lady Xenobia, hit it off immediately. There’s only one problem—what is the fine Lady doing with a hidden stash of suspicious-looking bank notes?Yearning for an independent life, Rachel spends her days balancing the books for her mother’s business. But when a dashing son of an earl with a need for an accountant sets his sights on her, she finally sees her chance. He might not be heir to the earldom, but Mark Merriweather is a cunning businessman searching for a wife... and he feels an attraction to Rachel which is impossible to deny.With a matchmaking cousin pulling strings in the background and secrets bubbling to the surface, will this pair of budding couples find the happiness they desire? And as passion begins to flare amid rumors of embezzlement and counterfeit banknotes, will their relationships fall apart before they even begin?If you adore gripping Regency Romance novels set in the heart of 19th-century British Aristocracy, then The Knot of a Knight is a tale you won’t want to miss. With a dash of mystery and plenty of romantic suspense, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat.Previously published in the Have Yourself a Merry Little Secret collection less

Estranged from her son, the new Earl of Montaine, widowed countess Elaine is spending Christmastide at the Soho Club. She's determined to learn her late husband's secrets from his last will and testament, sure he was hiding something from her. Some of the language is confusing, though, the legalese foreign to her... moreEstranged from her son, the new Earl of Montaine, widowed countess Elaine is spending Christmastide at the Soho Club. She's determined to learn her late husband's secrets from his last will and testament, sure he was hiding something from her. Some of the language is confusing, though, the legalese foreign to her.When widower Edward, Marquess of Delton, discovers his man of business has been embezzling, he escapes to the Soho Club with the marquessate's ledgers, determined to learn how much damage has been done. During breakfast, a fellow peer's recommendation has Edward seeking Elaine's help. In exchange for a review of his ledgers, he'll read and interpret the will.Over the course of a single day and night, the Soho Club will cast its spell on these two lonely souls as they share their secrets, learn new ones, and allow the magic of the season to create one of their own. less

Dowager Duchess Katherine is enjoying a winter in Wiltshire when a blizzard brings a half-frozen man to her door seeking refuge from the storm. Providing hospitality to the man who left her at the altar twenty-five years ago isn’t exactly her idea of a happy Christmas, but there is something different about him. After a horrific accident leaves his traveling coach engulfed in flames on the coldest night of the winter, Thomas, Duke of Pendleton, walks for miles in search of a light... moreDowager Duchess Katherine is enjoying a winter in Wiltshire when a blizzard brings a half-frozen man to her door seeking refuge from the storm. Providing hospitality to the man who left her at the altar twenty-five years ago isn’t exactly her idea of a happy Christmas, but there is something different about him. After a horrific accident leaves his traveling coach engulfed in flames on the coldest night of the winter, Thomas, Duke of Pendleton, walks for miles in search of a light. Nearly frozen, he ends up in the care of his first love, a woman who married another when his duty to the Crown interfered. Although he had different plans for how he was going to spend Christmas, he soon changes his mind—especially when he learns Katherine’s secret. Will she give him the second chance he so desperately needs? Or allow him to carry out his desperate plan for the holiday? Perhaps a winter kiss is all it will take for everyone to have a Happy Christmas. less