A Snowlit Christmas Kiss

She's fiery and independent; he's a wounded soldier—holiday sparks fly when a blizzard traps these two strangers with unexpected ties.

WINNER! 2024 National Excellence in Storytelling Award

Stranded away from home, Anne cannot decide if the dashing soldier who limps to her aid will be a help or a hindrance. He sure does like to argue with her, though. As tempers—and attraction—flare, his presence promises to warm her through the icy night. Betrothed since childhood, never mind that she hasn't met the neglectful rogue, Anne knows it's a positively horrid idea to fall for the neighboring estate's new gamekeeper, no matter how much his brusque wit and protective ways might intrigue.

Returning home from war challenges the new Viscount Redford on every front. So he could be forgiven, surely, for being provoked to daring kisses with the irritatingly desirable miss he stumbles across deep in the night. Ed knows better than to leave any attractive female on her own, but when this one quickly seeps beneath his bristly exterior, despite his scars and rough ways? Ed hates anew that pesky betrothal that has landed upon his shoulders, along with the title.

Full of fun, witty, humorous banter, all the feels, and a heartwarming HEA.

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Come, meet Ed and Anne who will introduce you to the English countryside in this small-town-feel Regency-set historical romance that leads off the Regency Christmas Kisses series. Strong men, returning from war, soon find themselves weak at the knees for determined, spirited ladies who are ripe for love themselves.

A Snowlit Christmas Kiss is a sweet and slightly spicy extended holiday novella of 40,000 words (with hot kisses and just a bit more) perfect for readers who enjoy Historical Romance spiced with a bit of Regency slang.

No AI contributed to this story; 100% human effort.