Can a kiss at Christmas make all the difference? Mary Rose has one goal for her mother's annual Christmas Eve party: convince her childhood friend Julian Mayes to marry her. With her mother wasting away and the doctor refusing to deal with a young lady like Mary, she needs the power of a husband. She has always admired Julian. Surely one moment under the kissing bough will convince him they were meant to be together. Newly hired by a prestigious London law firm, Julian Mayes is ready to shake the dust of the countryside off his polished boots. But he's always had a soft spot for Mary. As the danger to her future becomes clear, will one kiss be enough to prove to him how far he will go to protect her? "A delightful story filled with fun and romance during a Christmas Eve party." Huntress Reviews "Witty, lighthearted, sweet, and romantic." Among the Reads review blog If you like sweet Regency romances, you'll love this origin story quick-read novella connected to a popular series by an award-winning author. Claim your Christmas kiss today.