#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns to romantic Scotland to usher in a new generation of Cynsters in an enchanting tale of mistletoe, magic, and love.
Itâs December 1837 and the young adults of the Cynster clan have succeeded in having the family Christmas celebration held at snow-bound Casphairn Manor, Richard and Catriona Cynsterâs home. Led by Sebastian, Marquess of Earith, and by Lucilla, future Lady of the Vale, and her twin brother, Marcus, the upcoming generation has their own plans for the holiday season.
Yet where Cynsters gather, love is never far behindâthe festive occasion brings together Daniel Crosbie, tutor to Lucifer Cynsterâs sons, and Claire Meadows, widow and governess to Gabriel Cynsterâs daughter. Daniel and Claire have met before and the embers of an unexpected passion smolder between them, but once bitten, twice shy, Claire believes a second marriage is not in her stars. Daniel, however, is determined to press his suit. Heâs seen the love the Cynsters share, and Claire is the lady with whom he dreams of sharing his life. Assisted by a bevy of Cynstersâinnate matchmakers every oneâDaniel strives to persuade Claire that trusting him with her hand and her heart is her right path to happiness.
Meanwhile, out riding on Christmas Eve, the young adults of the Cynster clan respond to a plea for help. Summoned to a humble dwelling in ruggedly forested mountains, Lucilla is called on to help with the difficult birth of a child, while the others rise to the challenge of helping her. With a violent storm closing in and severely limited options, the next generation of Cynsters face their first collective testâcan they save this mother and child? And themselves, too?
Back at the manor, Claire is increasingly drawn to Daniel and despite her misgivings, against the backdrop of the ongoing festivities their relationship deepens. Yet she remains tornâuntil catastrophe strikes, and by winterâs light, she learns that loveâtrue loveâis worth any risk, any price.
A tale brimming with all the magical delights of a Scottish festive season. A Cynster novel â a classic historical romance of 71,000 words.
Praise for the works of Stephanie Laurens
âStephanie Laurensâ heroines are marvelous tributes to Georgette Heyer: feisty and strong.â Cathy Kelly
âStephanie Laurens never fails to entertain and charm her readers with vibrant plots, snappy dialogue, and unforgettable characters.â Historical Romance Reviews.
âStephanie Laurens plays into readersâ fantasies like a master and claims their hearts time and again.â Romantic Times Magazine
#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns to romantic Scotland to usher in a new generation of Cynsters in an enchanting tale of mistletoe, magic, and love.
Itâs December 1837 and the young adults of the Cynster clan have succeeded in having the family Christmas celebration held at snow-bound Casphairn Manor, Richard and Catriona Cynsterâs home. Led by Sebastian, Marquess of Earith, and by Lucilla, future Lady of the Vale, and her twin brother, Marcus, the upcoming generation has their own plans for the holiday season.
Yet where Cynsters gather, love is never far behindâthe festive occasion brings together Daniel Crosbie, tutor to Lucifer Cynsterâs sons, and Claire Meadows, widow and governess to Gabriel Cynsterâs daughter. Daniel and Claire have met before and the embers of an unexpected passion smolder between them, but once bitten, twice shy, Claire believes a second marriage is not in her stars. Daniel, however, is determined to press his suit. Heâs seen the love the Cynsters share, and Claire is the lady with whom he dreams of sharing his life. Assisted by a bevy of Cynstersâinnate matchmakers every oneâDaniel strives to persuade Claire that trusting him with her hand and her heart is her right path to happiness.
Meanwhile, out riding on Christmas Eve, the young adults of the Cynster clan respond to a plea for help. Summoned to a humble dwelling in ruggedly forested mountains, Lucilla is called on to help with the difficult birth of a child, while the others rise to the challenge of helping her. With a violent storm closing in and severely limited options, the next generation of Cynsters face their first collective testâcan they save this mother and child? And themselves, too?
Back at the manor, Claire is increasingly drawn to Daniel and despite her misgivings, against the backdrop of the ongoing festivities their relationship deepens. Yet she remains tornâuntil catastrophe strikes, and by winterâs light, she learns that loveâtrue loveâis worth any risk, any price.
A tale brimming with all the magical delights of a Scottish festive season. A Cynster novel â a classic historical romance of 71,000 words.
Praise for the works of Stephanie Laurens
âStephanie Laurensâ heroines are marvelous tributes to Georgette Heyer: feisty and strong.â Cathy Kelly
âStephanie Laurens never fails to entertain and charm her readers with vibrant plots, snappy dialogue, and unforgettable characters.â Historical Romance Reviews.
âStephanie Laurens plays into readersâ fantasies like a master and claims their hearts time and again.â Romantic Times Magazine