The Duke's Christmas Bride
by Anna Bradley

Set against the Bridgerton-era backdrop of Regency London, Anna Bradley's witty and sexy trilogy sets fiercely alpha dukes against the duchesses who are determined to transform their delinquent husbands by any means necessary. A delight for fans of Mary Jo Putney, Sabrina Jeffries, Ella Quinn, Diana Quincy and Julia Quinn.

Alarmed by the sound of an intruder, Rose St. Claire fetches her pistol. She's shocked to discover that the trespasser is a handsome gentleman---one who states that the house, which Rose recently inherited from her late benefactor, was stolen from his father decades ago. He claims it is now his. And it is---but not entirely. As it turns out, Hammond Court has been left to themboth---and neither can evict the other without forfeiting their right to the property . . .

Wealthy and ruthless, Maxwell Burke, Duke of Grantham, has spent years regaining the many properties his father lost to bad wagers. Only Hammond Court remains. But Rose has no intention of leaving. In fact, as Christmas draws near, circumstances force Max to plan a holiday party, and Rose is all too happy to help. Max despites such merriment---until he sees it as an opportunity...

Max will forgive the debt of another young duke's family if the attractive gentleman woos Rose at the party, ultimately marries her---and returns her share of the estate to Max. It's foolproof. Except that Rose's spirited joy is seductive, recalling within Max long ago feelings of happiness---and awakening a deep attraction. Has Max cooked his own Christmas goose---or is there a chance love will prevail? . . .

Anna Bradley's Bio

Anna Bradley writes Regency and Georgian historical romance with heat, heart, and happily-ever-afters. Her books have received starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly, and Library Journal, and her debut novel won the Romantic Times' award for Best First Historical. Anna is originally from New England, but now makes her home in Oregon, where she lives with her family, an overgrown English garden and a menagerie of wayward pets. If she isn't writing, she's probably hiding in a corner reading, chasing the dog, or herding the cats. Find Anna on the web at www.annabradley.net