12 Days of Christmas Series by Tracy Sumner, Dawn Brower, Lauren Smith, Sandra Sookoo, Anna St. Claire, Rebecca Lovell, Annabelle Anders, Amanda Mariel, Jane Charles, Twelve Days, Aileen Fish, Louisa Cornell

Lady Pearyn Treedale has been affianced to Cameron Spencer, the Duke of Partridgdon since she was eight years old. An archaic practice, but a situation she's come to enjoy. At her formal introduction to society, she wasn't like the other debutantes. While they all searched for husbands, she made friends, had titillating conversations, and did whatever pleased her. Her fiancé had the good grace to be absent most of her life... moreLady Pearyn Treedale has been affianced to Cameron Spencer, the Duke of Partridgdon since she was eight years old. An archaic practice, but a situation she's come to enjoy. At her formal introduction to society, she wasn't like the other debutantes. While they all searched for husbands, she made friends, had titillating conversations, and did whatever pleased her. Her fiancé had the good grace to be absent most of her life. Then, the duke went on his world tour, and decided never to return to England, allowing Lady Pear a freedom most ladies never experience.Now, at five and twenty, Lady Pear wonders if perhaps she had it all wrong. She has friends, but no love, and no family. With Christmas around the corner, she receives gifts from a secret admirer, and she starts to believe that perhaps she should give this new gentleman her attention, because her duke certainly doesn't want her. less

A duke with a broken heart discovers he has one last chance to win back the woman he loves on Christmas Eve... Nathan Powell, the Duke of Hastings, broke the heart of the only woman he ever loved, when he ended their engagement in order to save her family. He demanded one promise of her: that she marry another man and live a happy life. Now, he’s desperate to avoid marriage to someone else at all costs... moreA duke with a broken heart discovers he has one last chance to win back the woman he loves on Christmas Eve... Nathan Powell, the Duke of Hastings, broke the heart of the only woman he ever loved, when he ended their engagement in order to save her family. He demanded one promise of her: that she marry another man and live a happy life. Now, he’s desperate to avoid marriage to someone else at all costs. When his younger brother tricks him into attending a Christmas Ball, he discovers his beloved Thea will be there.Thea Swann has plenty of problems. With six unmarried younger sisters to keep in line, she doesn’t worry that she’ll run into the reclusive duke that stole her heart eight years ago. But when she comes face to face with Nathan, and he begs her for just one dance...she wonders, will he steal one last dance, one last kiss, before walking away forever and taking her broken heart with him? less

Miss Isabelle Fletcher has one joy in life—her three French hens. Since they were a gift from a visiting countess, she treats them like pets, but they're recalcitrant and nothing but trouble, especially when they escape to bother her nearest neighbor—the handsome and shy Baron Hastings.Evan Nicholas Radcliff has no time for such silly things as the annoying hens that interrupt his work. He's on a tight deadline and can't keep humoring his pretty, curious neighbor or her wild flock... moreMiss Isabelle Fletcher has one joy in life—her three French hens. Since they were a gift from a visiting countess, she treats them like pets, but they're recalcitrant and nothing but trouble, especially when they escape to bother her nearest neighbor—the handsome and shy Baron Hastings.Evan Nicholas Radcliff has no time for such silly things as the annoying hens that interrupt his work. He's on a tight deadline and can't keep humoring his pretty, curious neighbor or her wild flock. Except, he secretly lives for those brief meetings. He'd woo her if only he could summon the courage.With Christmas Eve upon them and the hens once more in the wind, Isabelle and Nicholas are thrown together due to a large misunderstanding that starts a long overdue conversation. What might have begun as a fowl Christmastide has the potential to turn into a happily ever after. less

Lady Evie Roberts’ heart has desired one man as long as she could remember—Adam Hunter. They grew up alongside each other, frequently spending time with each other's families, a wonderful fortune enabled by their parents’ close friendship. Having never openly acknowledged her interest in him, Evie says nothing when her best friend declares her interest in Adam and becomes engaged... moreLady Evie Roberts’ heart has desired one man as long as she could remember—Adam Hunter. They grew up alongside each other, frequently spending time with each other's families, a wonderful fortune enabled by their parents’ close friendship. Having never openly acknowledged her interest in him, Evie says nothing when her best friend declares her interest in Adam and becomes engaged. However, when her friend tragically dies, Evie finds herself embroiled in a mystery surrounding her friend’s death and torn over her own heart’s undeniable affection for Adam.Lord Adam Hunter survives Waterloo only to return home to find himself jilted by the woman he had professed to love. Her death points to the man she married, and he challenges him to a duel. The man dies in the duel, but not before scarring Adam’s face for life and leaving him questioning any woman’s interest in him. When Adam's father dies unexpectedly, Evie Roberts, a family friend, shows up at the funeral, and he notices her for the first time.Can Evie and Adam find love, or will ghosts from the past stop them? less

With her sister's whirlwind marriage to the Earl of Arabel growing ever closer, Katherine Sellars finds herself dreaming of her own wedding more than ever. The youngest of three sisters, she is looking forward to her secret suitor finally meeting her parents. On the sixth day of Christmas, her father agrees to entertain him for dinner with a goose as the special centerpiece... moreWith her sister's whirlwind marriage to the Earl of Arabel growing ever closer, Katherine Sellars finds herself dreaming of her own wedding more than ever. The youngest of three sisters, she is looking forward to her secret suitor finally meeting her parents. On the sixth day of Christmas, her father agrees to entertain him for dinner with a goose as the special centerpiece.Her suitor hopes to find some time to be alone with her, but much to both of their dismay, her sisters are there at every turn, and before they're able to do anything about it, a mix-up with dinner threatens to throw the whole evening into chaos. It's up to Miss Kitten to put the situation to rights before all hope for her merry Christmas is lost. less

An unwilling Duke and his defiant Lady must embrace a desire beyond reason to heal the wounds of the past.She vows to never let herself fall in love again…With her final season in the ton a surprising success, Lady Camille Bellington retires to her family’s Yorkshire estate for Christmas with a marriage proposal in hand. Beautiful and charming, but too independent for society, Camille has given up on the hope to marry for love. So she will marry for duty... moreAn unwilling Duke and his defiant Lady must embrace a desire beyond reason to heal the wounds of the past.She vows to never let herself fall in love again…With her final season in the ton a surprising success, Lady Camille Bellington retires to her family’s Yorkshire estate for Christmas with a marriage proposal in hand. Beautiful and charming, but too independent for society, Camille has given up on the hope to marry for love. So she will marry for duty. The man of her childhood dreams hasn’t been home in three years, even to secure his dukedom, and her heart went with him. She’s not chasing a duke ever again.The woman he desires is lost to him…War hero Tristan Tierney, Duke of Mercer, returns to his ancestral home for the holidays to find himself burdened with a title and the woman he left behind betrothed to another. As he’s only seen death and destruction for years, he’s come to believe true love is a myth. His aloof demeanor veils his deepest unspoken desire, to possess Camille Bellington.Childhood friendship gives way to something altogether more dangerous as two people give love a second chance. less

Mr. Peter Spencer isn't interested in anything but his music, until, that is, a most unlikely lady touches his soul. She reminds him of a perfectly made violin that's languished untuned for far too long. Unfortunately, she also intimidates the hell out of him.Lady Starling has lost hope and faith in everything around her. Love only betrays, it never fulfills its promise... moreMr. Peter Spencer isn't interested in anything but his music, until, that is, a most unlikely lady touches his soul. She reminds him of a perfectly made violin that's languished untuned for far too long. Unfortunately, she also intimidates the hell out of him.Lady Starling has lost hope and faith in everything around her. Love only betrays, it never fulfills its promise. Can Peter convince her to trust her heart or will she turn her back on a future with the man of her dreams? Cocky Brother was initially published in December 2020 under the title Mayfair Maiden. This Cocky Brother version includes bonus content, and it is Book 4 of the Regency Cocky Gents series. The hero, Peter Spencer, is Stone's―AKA Cocky Mister's―brother. It can be read as a standalone or with the series. I hope those of you who read the first version love the new scenes as much as I do! less

Mr. Peter Spencer isn't interested in anything but his music, until, that is ,a most unlikely lady touches his soul. Lady Starling has lost hope and faith in everything around her. Can Mr. Spencer's love bring back the magic of Christmas or will the cynical widow fail to see the gift that's right before her eyes?

American ballet sensation, Miss Serendipity Shaw, has traveled to England with her parents at the invitation of the Duchess of Abernathy and her husband, Mr. Lewis Duffield. She came to perform and experience an English Christmastide, but when she meets the dashing and brooding Earl of Dayton, everything changes.Wesley Jackson, Earl of Dayton, has never been a fan of the Christmas season... moreAmerican ballet sensation, Miss Serendipity Shaw, has traveled to England with her parents at the invitation of the Duchess of Abernathy and her husband, Mr. Lewis Duffield. She came to perform and experience an English Christmastide, but when she meets the dashing and brooding Earl of Dayton, everything changes.Wesley Jackson, Earl of Dayton, has never been a fan of the Christmas season. When his close friend, Lord Luvington, urges him to attend a Christmas house party, he accepts the invitation despite his reservations. Little does he know there will be an irresistible American beauty in residence—one whose sweet smile threatens all of his well-constructed defenses.Determined to bring the magic of Christmas into the earl's life, Serendipity takes every opportunity to do so. The more time she spends with him, the farther in love, she falls. She never planned to give Wesley her heart. But now that she has, she means to have his in return. less

Ten Leaping Lords, one imperious grandmother, and a Mister from Louisiana were her Christmas fate.Much to Lady Lucinda Claxton’s dismay and irritation, her father’s house party only includes bachelors ready to wed. With her siblings off celebrating Christmas elsewhere, Lucinda is left to fend for herself. A new arrival, however, changes everything, and soon Lucinda decides the next ten days may not be so tedious after all. Mr... moreTen Leaping Lords, one imperious grandmother, and a Mister from Louisiana were her Christmas fate.Much to Lady Lucinda Claxton’s dismay and irritation, her father’s house party only includes bachelors ready to wed. With her siblings off celebrating Christmas elsewhere, Lucinda is left to fend for herself. A new arrival, however, changes everything, and soon Lucinda decides the next ten days may not be so tedious after all. Mr. Caleb Copeland agrees to accompany his great-aunts to the home of the Duke of Arscott on one condition: He’ll not participate in any of the entertainments. He is simply their escort, not an invited guest. However, as much as he tries to keep his vow, his path often crosses Lady Lucinda’s while she is hiding from her court. Before long, Caleb knows none of her leaping lords will ever be worthy of her. Unfortunately, neither is he. less

Piper has ten suitors vying for her hand...or rather, her inheritance. Posies, invitations, and yes, proposals arrive on her doorstep daily, but none of the men can sweep her heart into the grand, passionate love she requires.Enter Jonah, Earl of Stockbury, infamous for his enormous gambling losses but possessed of an even bigger heart. He's bound by honor not to fall in love with his best friend's sister, a vow he secretly broke years ago... morePiper has ten suitors vying for her hand...or rather, her inheritance. Posies, invitations, and yes, proposals arrive on her doorstep daily, but none of the men can sweep her heart into the grand, passionate love she requires.Enter Jonah, Earl of Stockbury, infamous for his enormous gambling losses but possessed of an even bigger heart. He's bound by honor not to fall in love with his best friend's sister, a vow he secretly broke years ago. Yet when he expresses his feelings to Piper she laughs him off believing his words to be just another teasing prank.Can he win Piper's heart and her brother's approval before another man wins her hand? less

Other ladies receive lovingly penned letters from their husbands serving on the battlefields of Europe. Lady Diana Lazenby receives...drummers. Drummer boys, to be precise. Ten of them, so far. If her wayward husband thinks the arrival of these wounded, wary lads will alleviate the pain caused by the death of their son or her husband’s five-year absence, then he is sadly mistaken... moreOther ladies receive lovingly penned letters from their husbands serving on the battlefields of Europe. Lady Diana Lazenby receives...drummers. Drummer boys, to be precise. Ten of them, so far. If her wayward husband thinks the arrival of these wounded, wary lads will alleviate the pain caused by the death of their son or her husband’s five-year absence, then he is sadly mistaken.Shattered by the guilt of his son’s death, Wyndam Lazenby had no idea how to converse with, let alone comfort, the wife he has adored since childhood. He bought his commission a week after the funeral and dared not look back. He hadn’t meant for the orphaned drummers to replace the child she’d lost. He simply doesn’t want her to be lonely.With Napoleon’s final defeat, Lady Diana expects Wyn to return to their estate in Cumbria. But after eighteen months of waiting, she’s given up. And then the great fool shows up on her doorstep fully expecting to pass a quiet Christmastide at home. Little does he know she and the army he has provided her will drum him out of her life forever, if he doesn’t give her the Christmas gift she wants most—the heart of the man she still loves. less