Her Mistletoe Kiss · A Regency Christmas Novella

Previously published as “A Winter Night’s Tale” in the anthology Mistletoe Kisses

The Christmas Season brings many special gifts, but few as rare and precious as the gift of a second chance at happiness.

In the bleak midwinter of 1814, Christabel Wilton and her young son have little to celebrate. A soldier’s widow has enough trouble making ends meet the rest of the year, let alone at Christmas. The last person she expects, or wants, to see in her misery is Jonathan Frost, the suitor she jilted seven years ago.

Frost only means to pay a brief duty call on the Wiltons, but when he finds Christabel pale and feverish, he whisks her and her son away to his estate to recuperate. The only repayment he asks for his kindness is that they stay and help him celebrate the holidays.

Christabel reluctantly agrees. She is touched by Frost’s generosity, which she does not feel she deserves. The least she can do in return is bring some Yuletide cheer into his lonely life. Frost has never experienced such a warm, joyful Christmas. Yet he knows he must guard against having his heart broken again. The more time Christabel spends with Jonathan Frost, the more she regrets the deep hurt she caused him years ago. How easily she could lose her heart to him now…if only it is not too late!

“…long on emotions and the true spirit of the season: redemption, forgiveness and love.” RT Book Reviews

“This was a terrific story that encompassed all the elements of warmth and magic one expects to find during the magical Christmas season.” Marilyn Rondeau, Reviewer’s International Organization

“Mistletoe leads to romance in this…superb Regency novella…” Booklist

About the Author: After a decade spent tracing her ancestors to their roots in Regency-era Britain, Deborah Hale learned a great deal about the period and uncovered enough fascinating true stories to inspire her romance plots for years to come. A Golden Heart® Award Winner and Rita® Award Finalist, Deborah has written over thirty novels and novellas in the genres of historical romance, inspirational romance, historical fiction and other-world fantasy. Deborah and her family live in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada, a place steeped in history and romance. She is currently writing more historical romance novels set in Regency England. Besides writing, Deborah continues to dabble in genealogy, sings with a Celtic choir and tries to keep in shape by practicing tai-chi.