A Forced Christmas Betrothal (Proposals during Christmastide Book 8)

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Miss Seraphina Weston, trapped in servitude under the vigilant gaze of her deceitful uncle and his cunning wife, cherishes memories of Christmases once shared with her departed parents. A moment of defiance brings forth a chilling proposition: a forced betrothal to Lord Maxwell Harcourt, a man infamous for his tarnished reputation. However, an invitation to a grand Christmas house party at the prestigious Wrentwood estate hints at unforeseen delights.

Gabriel Lockwood, the Marquess of Locksley, grapples with the burdensome expectations of his overbearing father. An undiscovered poet at heart, Gabriel finds solace in his passionate verses. But his life takes an unexpected turn upon crossing paths with the luminous Seraphina. Their interactions, from hushed conversations to stolen glances in opulent ballrooms, magnetically draw him to the mysterious woman who, much like him, conceals her true self behind a mask.

As the Wrentwood estate is blanketed in winter’s embrace, destiny intertwines Seraphina and Gabriel’s fates. Yet, as the hourglass drains towards Seraphina’s impending union with Lord Maxwell, will they muster the courage to defy societal constraints and grasp a love that could redefine their futures?