Shell have to face her past in order to find any hope of love in her future

Caroline Marley was no stranger to death. Having lost both of her parents and her husband, and receiving the accompaning inheritance with their passing, she had learned from a young age that loss was often softened by a hefty sum in her pocket.

When she is called back to her small town at the death of her aunt, she expects a quick transaction so that she can return to her life of luxury in London. However, she is met with the stiff stipulations of the old womans will: stay to host the annual Christmas ball, one that Caroline consistently avoided, or inherit nothing.

But staying in the country means facing the ghosts of her past, including her handsome first love, Robert Cratchit. Will the warmth of Christmas soften her heart before its too late?

How can she find love and happiness with the man who ruined her life?

Emily Clay grew up in a boarding school, never knowing who her family was or where she belonged. When she finds a gentleman who meets her guardians requirements for a suitor, shes delighted to have a chance for love and a home of her own. But then one mistaken kiss on a darkened balcony changes everything.

Alexander Westcott had suffered much at the hands of his father, but now that the man was gone, Alex could take care of his mother and sisters on his own. He even had a delightful marriage prospect for himself only to have his plans dashed when he finds himself married to a complete stranger, whose fiery disposition matches his own temper.

He wants to find a way to save their future together, but hes not sure if he can convince his new wife to fight for their marriage too. Can they come together to find the perfect spark, or is their marriage doomed to burn down in flames?