Melinda Barron

Book editor Alice Forrester has lost her job, and now she's about to lose her home, too. At the suggestion of a friend she decides to pack up her belongings and start over in England, staying in the friend's flat free of charge while she gets back on her feet. When she arrives, Alice meets banker Preston Walsh, and there is an instant attraction between the two.

Preston says it's fate, and while Alice is inclined to agree with him, she's still a little skeptical about how fast things are moving between them. Still, she gives herself over to her desires to have Preston in her life, and learns she has new needs, including the wonderful spankings Preston delivers. Alice discovers a new life in Britain, and that taking a risk can bring about great happiness, delivered along with her Christmas figgy pudding.