A Christmastide Kiss

Bonded by books and united by a purpose, The Mayfair Literary League has taken on a new missionFor Better or Worse. The bachelors of London won't know what hit them when these bookish ladies set their sights on the men in their lives who don't see them for who they truly areyet.

Can a Christmastide kiss lead to love?

Frances Melbourne strives to overcome her shyness but fears she will soon be facing life as a spinster since the one chance she had for love slipped through her fingers. Making matters worse, her well-meaning father increases her dowry. Unwelcome suitors approach her at every turn and make planning a Christmas charity ball nearly impossible.

Thomas Sinclair left Her Majesty's Navy wiser but not richer. After his heart is caught by the daughter of a wealthy man at a house party, he knows the only chance of winning her handand her father's approvalis to seek his fortune in America.

He returns...