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| Christmas Is In the Air |
A new suitor seeks her hand. An old flame holds her heart. Which
one will she meet under the kissing bough?
When Margaret Templeton is requested to act as hostess at Captain
Sander Morledge’s Christmas party and possibly agree to marry him, she did not
think she would see the man who once held her heart. Frederick Maddock,
Viscount Beacham had never forgotten the young woman he had fallen in love
with, and his feelings are evident when he sees her at a holiday gathering. In
a swirl of Christmas miracles and joyous celebration, will the two finally put
down their differences and once again fall in love?
A bit of a teaser:
With Digby gone, Margaret took a seat by
the fire, and Frederick sat opposite her. An awkward silence fell between them,
broken only by the crackling and popping of the wood within the hearth.
Conversation had never been stilted between them, but Margaret was clearly
nervous because she kept peeking over her shoulder as if she were being
watched. Frederick was unsure what he should say to calm her nerves.
“You have no need to fear me, Margaret,” Frederick
whispered softly now that they were alone.
“I do not fear you, Freddy.”
He was pleased to hear his name as it
passed her lips. “Then what is troubling you so?”
The eyes raised to his were filled with
worry. “Why are you here?”
He watched her fidget with the fabric of
her gown. “You know why. I was invited,” Frederick answered.
A sound escaped her, but it was hardly
ladylike. “You could easily have made your excuses and refused.”
“I wanted to make sure you were safe,” he
replied.
“How could I not be safe? Captain Morledge
is practically my betrothed.”
Frederick ran his hand across his eyes. “I
do not trust him. There are rumors—”
The laugh she gave was meant to be merry,
but sounded forced. “Frederick, please tell me you have not taken to believing
in town gossip. I would have thought you, above all people, were above such
nonsense.”
He frowned. “Nonsense or not, I needed to
see for myself that you are not in danger, even if I must watch over you
myself.”
“It is hardly necessary.” Margaret’s
attention once more flew to the entryway.
He reached over to take her hand.
She wrenched back with a silent and
pleading look, and the briefest shake of her head. Leaning slightly forward,
she confided, “Please do not, for it will not be wise. The servants watch my
every move, and even now, it is reckless of me to be here alone with you.”
“You see! There is cause for concern. Why
will you not let me help you?”
“Please, Freddy. This is my one chance to
find some happiness. Do not ruin it for me.”
“We have discussed this before, Margaret.
You know my offer still stands. I would wed you on the morrow if you would have
me.”
“Shush, you fool. You know I cannot.”
“Yet you would enter into a marriage with a
man you do not love.”
A heavy sigh left her lips. “I can learn to
love him.”
“Now who is the fool?” he grumbled
irritably.
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Good morning, Sherry. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful Christmas story on Penny's Tales. Looks fabulous!
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