A Lady’s Christmas of Convenience (Proposals during Christmastide Book 9)

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Amidst familial obligations and the presence of a rival suitor, the Christmas season unfolds as the backdrop for a love story, testing the limits of their connection in the delicate dance of a convenient union.

Lady Eliza Beaumont, cherished for her radiant heart and generous spirit, finds herself in uncharted waters when her family’s financial straits lead to a proposed marriage of convenience with William Hartley, the Marquess of Galeshire. While she’s always seen William as a comforting older brother figure, the betrothal awakens unknown feelings within her heart. Is it possible that behind their familial ties, lies a story of love waiting to be told?

William Hartley, the Marquess of Galeshire, has secretly cherished feelings for Eliza Beaumont for years. While their impending union arises from necessity, it brings hope to the silent desires of his heart. With each shared moment, he longs for Eliza to look beyond their shared past and see the profound, silent love he holds for her. Does he possess the bravery to convince her that their connection transcends mere kinship?

Yet, treading the complexities of a marriage of convenience, family expectations, and the presence of a competing suitor lurking in the backdrop, their path to love is riddled with obstacles. Amidst the promise and enchantment of the festive season, can Eliza and William surrender to their burgeoning feelings, or will external challenges keep them apart? As the stakes rise, William’s enduring affection is put to the test, while Eliza grapples with her emerging sentiments.