New York Times bestselling author Candace Camp
weaves a heartwarming tale, first in a thrilling new series, of
Christmastime love, discovery, and scandal. . . .
When plain and
proper Thea Bainbridge stumbles upon a baby in the manger of her
church's nativity, she is understandably shocked. Discovering a brooch
bearing the insignia of Gabriel, Lord Morecombe, hidden among the
child's clothing, she is certain the dissolute rake is to blame.
Incensed, Thea sets out to reproach the arrogant lord--only to find
herself utterly swept away.
Gabriel is intrigued by the vivacity
in Thea's flashing gray eyes when she accuses him of fathering the
orphan, even as he adamantly maintains his innocence. The brooch is one
he remembers all too well, however, and Gabriel is determined to find
the mother of the missing child. As the mystery around the baby deepens,
Gabriel is continually thrown together with Thea--and finds himself
growing more entranced every day.
Even with whispers of winter
scandal swirling around them, they cannot deny the longing in their
hearts. A longing which promises the best gift of all: a shelter from
the storm . . . in each other's arms