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A Rogue for Christmas (Zebra Regency Romance)
A Rogue for Christmas - Zebra Regency Romance Author:Kate Huntington Sometimes the holiday's best gifts come in unexpected packages... — AN UNWELCOME GUEST — Lionel St. James's name was most definitely not on the guest list for the Blakelys' lavish Christmas Ball. But nonetheless, he arrives at their home that evening with one goal in mind: to catch one glimpse -- just one! -- of Miss Mary Ann Whittaker... more ». For years ago, on a dark winter's night, the sight of her lovely face had warmed his cold heart -- and inspired in him a generosity he never knew he possessed....
AN INNOCENT LADY
Lionel is delighted to see that the years have not dimmed Mary Ann's beauty -- and that she is still as sweet and innocent as she was on that long-ago night. But even as they share a glance, then a dance, his heart begins to ache with regret. For time has not been nearly as kind to his own reputation -- and his soul has grown darker with each passing day. He fears that if he courts Mary Ann, he will ruin her. All he wants this Christmas is to call her his own -- and to be the man she deserves for every holiday to come....« less
In the beginning, this story didn't seem all that interesting. But before long, it turned into a GREAT story. I thoroughly enjoyed it and am now looking for other stories by this author.
Through the kindness of a stranger, Mary Ann Whittaker and her sisters and mother had a goose for Christmas. That stranger also paid off their bills at the butcher and elsewhere. Lionel St. James felt sorry for the young girl and their difficult straits at Christmas. But Mary Ann swore she would not forget him and she would find him as soon as she could.
Their paths cross seven years later and Mary Ann invites the (now) unsavory Lionel St. James to her brother-in-law's manor for Christmas. The twists and turns make this an engaging tale - for Christmas, or anytime. Overall score = VG+.