Afriends-to-lovers romance, a much anticipated Holiday ball, and an investigation into a murder mystery all converge in a medieval English castle in this Victorian Christmas novella.
Elizabeth, a former pickpocket, seeks anonymity and security while she poses as a lady's maid at a holiday gathering. However, when Ben, the boy she once dreamt about, returns as an incredibly sexy man, her extinguished flame flares to life. Ben's presence is both a mystery and a threat to exposing her past, especially when the man she believes murdered her brother, reappears as a guest for the ball.
Ben, former orphaned London street urchin, receives a mysterious invitation to a swanky Christmas ball in a remote English castle. Upon arrival, he discovers his lost love and clues to his missing parentage. The revelation of his parents' indentity carries financial rewards, but also physical danger to himself and Elizabeth. Will secrets from the past ruin Ben and Elizabeth's holiday reunion and spoil their second chance at love?
Donna MacMeans is known for her sensual and witty Victorian Historical Romances. She's the recipient of the illustrious Golden Heart Award presented by Romance Writers of America and the Editors's Choice Award for Historical Love and Laughter by RT magazine (Romantic Times).