The book focuses on healing from past wounds, the clash between duty and desire, and the "magic" of the Christmas season as a catalyst for emotional change.
by Sally Forbes is a sweet, historical Regency romance that explores the classic trope of an arranged marriage blossoming into true love during the holiday season. Originally published on November 19, 2022, it serves as the first entry in the Proposals During Christmastide series. Plot Summary
Reviewers on sites like Goodreads and Amazon describe it as a "clean and sweet" romance, noting that it avoids explicit content in favor of character development and emotional depth.
The story follows , a young woman who has always dreamed of marrying for love. However, her controlling father views her marriage as a business transaction to elevate the family's social standing. As a "Christmas gift," he announces that he has arranged for her to marry Nolan Hartley , the future heir to a viscountcy.
A dreamer seeking genuine affection, forced to navigate her father’s rigid social ambitions.