The Christmas Gift (A Regency Novella)
Georgina Devon

Her father's death left Lavinia Russell penniless and alone just before Christmas...unless the rakish Marquis of Davenport would come to her aid and accept her offer to be his mistress.
“I want to make sure I perfectly understand your meaning, Miss Russell." The Marquis of Davenport's full, well-shaped mouth curved into a sardonic smile. "You want to become my next chere amie."