From the New York Times bestselling author of the Mad Morelands
series, comes a heartwarming tale, the first in an enthralling series,
of Christmastime love, discovery, and scandal.
When plain and proper Thea Bainbridge stumbles upon a baby in the manger
of her church's nativity, she is understandably shocked. Discovering a
brooch bearing the insignia of Gabriel, Lord Morecombe, hidden among the
child's clothing, she is certain the dissolute rake is to blame.
Incensed, Thea sets out to reproach the arrogant lord--only to find
herself utterly swept away.
Gabriel is intrigued by the vivacity in Thea's flashing gray eyes when
she accuses him of fathering the orphan, even as he adamantly maintains
his innocence. The brooch is one he remembers all too well, however, and
Gabriel is determined to find the mother of the missing child. As the
mystery around the baby deepens, Gabriel is continually thrown together
with Thea--and finds himself growing more entranced every day.
Even with whispers of winter scandal swirling around them, they cannot
deny the longing in their hearts. A longing which promises the best gift
of all: a shelter from the storm...in each other's arms.