: A sweet and shy character whose quiet strength eventually breaks through Charles's cold exterior.
: The holiday backdrop adds a magical, "enchanting" quality to the story, making it a perfect winter read.
by Christine Cross is the sixth installment in the popular Familia Marston series. This Regency-era romance is highly regarded for its elegant, natural prose and the deep emotional connection between its protagonists, Charles Marston and Eloise Ashfield . Plot Summary
The story follows , the daughter of a viscount, who harbors a "forbidden" dream of marrying Charles Marston , the handsome Marquis of Blackbourne . Despite the social barriers between them, a Christmas invitation to stay with mutual friends, the Duke and Duchess of Portland , provides the perfect setting for their paths to cross.
: 4.1/5 stars for the series overall.
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