Some lords prefer scandalous affairs over marriage. But can the magic of Christmas and a second chance at romance open an earls heart to love?
 
Julien Caruthers, the Earl of Dartmore, isnt in the Christmas spirit. The former Naughty Earl would prefer to focus on maintaining his familys holdings rather than be stuck at his mothers annual Christmas party, with her endless parade of debutantes. When he escapes for a ride, Juliens horse gets spooked and throws him off his saddle, leaving him wandering in the snow. Until he happens upon a cozy cottage . . .
 
Evangeline Breckenridge never thought Lord Scrooge would show up at her door. She hasnt seen her childhood sweetheart in years, and Juliens since turned into a tyrant, taking away Christmas traditions from the townspeople. Eve is now a widow and a mother, no longer the foolish girl who believed a nobleman could love a physicians daughter. But the weather outside is frightful, and Eve isnt one to withhold the warmth of her home, even from a cold heart. And as they reconnect, Eve and Julien may even discover theres still something merry and bright burning between them, a fire destined to be reignitedjust in time for Christmas . . .