Novella

Book 10 - The Lord (The Tenth Day)

Desperately trying to avoid an arranged marriage to a cruel lord, an heiress takes on Minnie Gold’s identity to marry a man she hopes will be kind. He has to be better than what her parents have planned.

Hugh Montgomery is proud of the life he’s built in Noelle, and he’s determined to help Noelle survive- even if it means taking on a mail-order bride. Burned by love, he knows marriage is about commitment and companionship, and is looking forward to sharing his life with someone who doesn’t expect his heart.

However, when a woman from Hugh’s past arrives, she reveals secrets that Hugh and Minnie were desperate to hide. Hugh can’t marry Minnie, knowing her true identity, but he also can’t let her return home. As Hugh and Minnie fight to save their respective futures, will the growing affection between them ruin everything? Or can they find a way to build a future together?

Holly Noelle Winters runs Second Chances Books & Tea as a sanctuary from Silver Ridge's over-the-top Christmas celebrations. When Nate Hart walks through her door seeking help with authentic holiday traditions for his mother Carol, who's battling memory loss, Holly reluctantly agrees. As they dive into old cookbooks, Holly's carefully constructed walls begin to crumble under Nate's genuine charm and dedication. Together they find that, for all the town’s glitter and lights, the moments that linger are the quiet ones. When Carol finds more comfort in Holly's peaceful bookstore than in elaborate celebrations, Nate must reconsider what Christmas really means. Can these two opposites create a holiday tradition that honors both peace and connection, or will their different approaches to life pull them apart when the season ends?

This enchanting story combines the warmth of holiday fiction with the tenderness of small-town romance. If you enjoy heartfelt connections, cozy settings, and the gentle magic of Christmas traditions, you'll cherish this touching tale of finding love in the quiet moments.

Unwrap this touching holiday romance today and discover the magic of a quiet Christmas.