Lucian finally returns to England after being jilted. He meets Althea at a house party and she is interested in his stories about Europe. Will this be a christmas to remember?

Ella Quinn does it again. The characters are fun, interesting and witty. I love how much Lucian respects Althea and she is her own person. Love the dialogue between the 2 main characters. Funny, sarcastic and romantic. I love it.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

Both not ready to marry, Lucien and Althea meet at a casual holiday country house party among mutual friends. Instantly attracted to each other, they find reasons to change their minds about marriage. This is a very short book which makes the courtship all the faster. I received an ARC from NetGalley and Kensington Books for my honest review.

Lucian, the eponymous Earl, has been jilted by the woman he feels he’s been betrothed to forever. He’s just come home from a Grand Tour of the Continent and is invited to a Christmas house party. He accepts after being assured there wouldn’t be any eligible young misses to fend off.

Only, there is. Althea is not interested in marriage either but she is very interested in that tour of the Continent. As she enthusiastically questions him about his experiences things begin to change for Lucian. But will they for Althea?

Althea, like all Quinn’s female characters, is forward thinking and really smart. You can’t help but admire her and root for her. But you’ll also root for Lucien and his designs on her. He recognizes a prize when he encounters one.

And it is Christmas time, when all things become possible.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.