Miss Talbot was made for mischief, and coincidentally Mr. Wynters could use a good lark. What happens, when a mischievous Lady’s companion and a wealthy gentleman with too many responsibilities, find one another under unforeseen circumstances?
Amelia Talbot was resigned to the idea of serving as a companion to the horrid Lady Brenton for the rest of her life. Her family’s ruin won’t allow her to dream of anything beyond that, but in the rare moments that she has to herself, Amelia nurtures a hope that life will hold more for her than the cards that have been dealt.
Ren Wynters was set on dutifully fulfilling his responsibilities as the oldest son and heir, caring for his mother and his two errant brothers, while frequently sacrificing his own desires in exchange for theirs. He cannot help but feel trapped in his circumstances, and wishes life held something more for him.
When an unexpected winter storm delays his plans, and a cunningly planned house party changes hers, Ren and Amelia are brought together, the two finding an easy friendship with one another. As feelings of friendship turn to something more during the Christmas season, they not only find themselves forgetting their troubles, but also experience the joy that can be found in realizing that the best gift of all is finding someone who brings out the best in you, and loves you for who you are.
“I fell in love with you my dear, for there was mischief in your beautiful eyes. Tis nothing wrong with a little bit of mischief.”
Leah Thompson was hoping for a quiet weekend at her friend’s before Christmas arrives. Instead, she finds herself trapped at home in a snowstorm with her childhood nemesis, and brother’s best friend, Owen Turner. While nemesis may seem too strong a word to some, in her mind, it was a perfect reflection of all the years Owen had played tricks on her during their childhood. Just when she thinks they can spend the weekend in peace, he pulls one of his stunts yet again. And now, it is war.
Owen had been planning on an enjoyable, relaxing weekend at his favorite family’s house over Christmas. He had worked hard as of late to show his father that he was ready to help expand their cut-glass shop by opening another store. In return, work had become his life, and he welcomed a small respite. But during his visit, his friend’s younger sister, Leah, begins to cause some trickery of her own, and he decides to rise to the occasion.
During their shenanigans, will they discover feelings that run deeper below their animosity for one another?
One night trapped in a hut will transform their lives forever.
Headstrong and practical, Josephine Pearce lives a life devoted to her family. With her father’s passing, it is her responsibility to secure a future for her sisters. Even if that means marrying a man she does not love. But when a winter storm traps her with a spoiled heir, instead of the man she intended, her reputation, future, and heart are all at risk.
Carefree and mischievous, Nicholas Fitzroy leads a life devoid of responsibility. Heir to a title, he spends his time socializing and avoiding marriage schemes. He has remained single by cultivating a dissolute reputation but an accident, a storm, and a beautiful childhood acquaintance threaten to bring him to the altar.
Now Josephine and Nicholas must face inclement weather, meddling sisters, gossip, and Christmas traditions all while trying to understand their hearts.
Can love spark from such a cold beginning?
Evelyn Wayford must marry, and quickly, before all of society learns her secret, one she fears will tarnish her future without question. Luckily, she has found just the man, and a Christmas house party is just the place to secure his proposal. She is confident in her plan, so long as her brother’s friend Gilbert keeps his distance, as his flirtatious ways tend to be particularly distracting.
Gilbert Marshall has secrets of his own. Secrets that demand he marry for wealth regardless of where his affections lie. If only his heart didn’t long for the one person he feels he cannot have. And if that knowledge was not enough, now he must endure the torture of watching Evelyn form an attachment to another man during her family’s house party.
When an unexpected snowstorm strands Evelyn and Gilbert alone in a hunting lodge for Christmas, both remain convinced of their separate futures, until Evelyn begins to experience a side of Gilbert she has never seen. Secrets have a way of coming to light when two people are trapped together, but will the revelations bring them closer or push them apart before the snow clears?
Torn apart one Christmas years ago, only to be reunited by chance…
Christopher Booth is desperate. In order to save his parents from destitution, he travels north to a holiday house party, where if he plays his cards right, he could secure the wealthy match. But his carriage is delayed by a snowstorm, and he finds himself stuck at a country inn. Though the urgency to leave constantly pulls at him, the presence of a kitchen maid whispers for him to stay…
Eleanor Grant has been in hiding for years, and she’s not about to reveal her identity or her location, even in the face of her childhood sweetheart. It would do no good to burden him with the truth, and he obviously has places to be, with other women to woo.
But Christopher never forgot his childhood friend who disappeared years ago. So when the snow begins to clear, will he risk his family’s future for the sake of the long lost love from his past?
Christmas at Northbury Inn is a sweet, closed-door historical romance with some tense scenes, mild language, and swoony kisses.