Holidays of the Aristocracy

Spending Christmas in a remote hunting lodge with a warm, cozy fire is exactly what Milton, Earl of Torrington, and his new bride, Adele, need. With "The Year of No Summer" coming to a close, they've earned a brief respite from London's distractions so they can relax and finally get a start on producing the heir Milton needs. But when the coach carrying their trunks-and servants-doesn't reach its destination, Milton and Adele are left to fend for themselves. They soon realize there is such a thing as too much togetherness. And what they learn about each other's pasts threatens to ruin the holiday…and their future together.Meanwhile, Milton and Adele's servants, Alice and Alonyius, have their own problems. Stranded on their way to the lodge due to impassible snow drifts and frigid temperatures, they're stuck sharing a coaching inn. Alice is none too pleased to spend time with Alonyius, but her disdain just seems to further ignite the infuriatingly tempting man's desire to thaw her chilly disposition.While the weather rages around them, can two budding romances survive the deep freeze…or will this holiday be their undoing? A self-described nerd and lover of science, Linda Rae spent many years as a published technical writer specializing in 3D graphics workstations, software and 3D animation (her movie credits include SHREK and SHREK 2). An interest in genealogy led to years of research on the Regency era and a desire to write fiction based in that time.A fan of action-adventure movies, she can frequently be found at the local cinema. Although she no longer has any tropical fish, she does follow the San Jose Sharks. She makes her home in Cody, Wyoming. For more information about her books, go to her website: www.lindaraesande.com. A collection of holiday-themed Regency-set novels.

His love for her is real. But is she telling him the truth?Horse trainer by day and agent of the Crown at night, when Sir Randolph receives an offer to help a baroness train a timid filly, he's happy to oblige. But with no horse in sight and the sneaking suspicion he's been set up for love, he and the beautiful young widow Lady Xenobia hit it off immediately. There's only one problem – what is the fine Lady doing with a hidden stash of suspicious-looking bank notes?Yearning for an independent life, Rachel spends her days balancing the books for her mother's business. But when a dashing son of an earl with a need for an accountant sets his sights on her, she finally sees her chance. He might not be heir to the earldom, but Mark Merriweather is a cunning businessman searching for a wife… and he feels an attraction to Rachel which is impossible to deny.With a matchmaking cousin pulling strings in the background and secrets bubbling to the surface, will this pair of budding couples find the happiness they desire? And as passion begins to flare amid rumors of embezzlement and counterfeit banknotes, will their relationships fall apart before they even begin?If you adore gripping Regency Romance novels set in the heart of 19th-century British Aristocracy, then The Knot of a Knight is a tale you won't want to miss. With a dash of mystery and plenty of romantic suspense, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat. Scroll up and grab your copy now. A self-described nerd and lover of science, Linda Rae spent many years as a published technical writer specializing in 3D graphics workstations, software and 3D animation (her movie credits include SHREK and SHREK 2). An interest in genealogy led to years of research on the Regency era and a desire to write fiction based in that time.A fan of action-adventure movies, she can frequently be found at the local cinema. Although she no longer has any tropical fish, she does follow the San Jose Sharks. She makes her home in Cody, Wyoming. For more information about her books, go to her website: www.lindaraesande.com. A collection of holiday-themed Regency-set novels.

He left her at the altar. She married another. Can he thaw her heart on the coldest night of the year?Dowager Duchess Katherine is enjoying a winter in Wiltshire when a blizzard brings a half-frozen man to her door seeking refuge from the storm. Providing hospitality to the man who left her at the altar twenty-five years ago isn't exactly her idea of a happy Christmas, but there is something different about him.After a horrific accident leaves his traveling coach engulfed in flames on the coldest night of the winter, Thomas, Duke of Pendleton, walks for miles in search of a light. Nearly frozen, he ends up in the care of his first love, a woman who married another when his duty to the Crown interfered. Although he had different plans for how he was going to spend Christmas, he soon changes his mind-especially when he learns Katherine's secret.Will she give him the second chance he so desperately needs? Or allow him to carry out his desperate plan for the holiday? Perhaps a winter kiss is all it will take for everyone to have a Happy Christmas. A self-described nerd and lover of science, Linda Rae spent many years as a published technical writer specializing in 3D graphics workstations, software and 3D animation (her movie credits include SHREK and SHREK 2). An interest in genealogy led to years of research on the Regency era and a desire to write fiction based in that time.A fan of action-adventure movies, she can frequently be found at the local cinema. Although she no longer has any tropical fish, she does follow the San Jose Sharks. She makes her home in Cody, Wyoming. For more information about her books, go to her website: www.lindaraesande.com. A collection of holiday-themed Regency-set novels.

A snow angel maker. A reclusive duke. Can her love of life free him from his fear? When Andrew, Duke of Suffolk, learns of a snow angel embossed in the new-fallen snow outside his house, he's curious as to who created it. Footsteps in the snow might help identify the culprit, but his valet claims no one has seen a trespasser on the Dunfey Park grounds. Upon discovering a snow angel in the making from his window, its creator displaying an infectious expression of joy, he's determined to meet her-even if it requires him to venture outside the safety of his home.Angelika grew up hearing tales of the duke who lives next door. He's hideous. He's a beast. He's so disfigured, he can never venture outside. Caught by a handsome man whilst creating a snow angel on his grounds, she's about to run when curiosity has her conversing with him. He seems eager to make a snow angel and actually does so when he suddenly falls backward in a dead faint!What's a girl to do but have him brought to her home?Once he awakens, Andrew and Angelika spend a delightful afternoon together. But can their fledgling love last given his crippling condition? Can a lifetime of fear be overcome with angel's dust, falling stars, and the magic of the Season? An angel may be the perfect antidote for a reclusive duke in The Snow Angel of a Duke. A collection of holiday-themed Regency-set novels.