A steamy Christmas novella from a USA Today Bestselling Author A Scrooge of a Duke bound by duty, responsibility, and a vow to his grandfather...A merry lady who entered into a marriage of convenience with her secret crush...Can this unlikely pair find their happily ever after?Eleanor Slade, the Duchess of Rothbury, was certain marrying her secret crush would be the start to a future filled with love. But her new husband is taking the definition of a marriage of convenience to another level. His focus on duty is legendary and apparently he doesn't intend for a wife to change that, no matter how much she longs to.Douglas Slade, the 9th Duke of Rothbury, was taught at his grandfather's knee that honor and responsibility are all that matter. Especially after Douglas's lovesick father attempted to bleed the estates dry to please his wife. Now that his family is gone, it's up to Douglas to restore the duchy and care for those who depend on him. Never mind that Eleanor is everything a man could want in a wife-beautiful, intelligent, and so desirable. He only needs her money and an heir, not her love. But that lie is becoming more and more difficult to believe when her enchanting kisses warm his cold heart.A house party at Christmas is Eleanor's last hope. Can she convince Douglas that love will make them stronger and they're better together?Order your copy today Although this book can easily be read as a stand-alone, most readers prefer to read the series in order, which includes: Trusting the Wolfe, a Novella, Book.5Loving the Hawke, Book 1Charming the Scholar, Book 2Rescuing the Earl, Book 3Dancing Under the Mistletoe, a Christmas Novella, Book 4Tempting the Rogue, Book 5 *Romancing the Rogue, a Regency prequel (and the start of The Rogue Chronicles series)Falling for the Viscount, Book 6Daring the Duke, Book 7Wishing Upon A Christmas Star, a Christmas Novella, Book 8Ruby's Gamble, a NovellaGambling for the Governess, Book 9Redeeming the Lady, Book 10Enchanting the Duke, a Christmas Novella, Book 11