The Christmas Bride by Anne Gracie is a heartwarming novella in the Chance Sisters series, where the main characters, Charley and Toby, are in hiding from their uncle who is after their property. When Blake, a closed-off gentleman, accidentally meets Charley and Toby, he finds himself drawn to their plight. As the story unfolds, we see a tale of compassion, healing, and unexpected connections forming between the characters, set against a Christmas backdrop. The writing style captures the essence of love, courage, and the spirit of the holiday season, making it a delightful read for fans of Gracie's novels.
From The Publisher:
The Christmas Bride - A "Chance Sisters" novella
A sweet, Regency-era story of forgiveness, redemption - and love.
A chance meeting on a dark highway, a wounded heroine, a hero-in-waiting and Christmas . . .
When Blake Ashton reluctantly returns to England for a business meeting-his first visit in ten years-he learns his partners are getting ready for a big family Christmas in the country. Ash wants none of that. He has just one plan in mind-to show his face, then immediately return to his free and easy life in the Far East.
Making his way to Devon on a freezing dark night, he's accosted on the road by a footpad. Shots are exchanged and to Ash's horror he discovers he's accidentally wounded a girl. Ash can't leave her bleeding in the road, so he stays and tends her.
Charlotte Underwood, in hiding from an unscrupulous guardian, is battling to support herself and her little brother. Wounded, and helpless in the hands of this handsome stranger, Charley soon realizes her heart is in danger from him too.
Swept into a family Christmas with Max and Abby Davenham, and Abby's 'sisters of the heart'-not to mention their imperious aunt, Lady Beatrice-Charley finds the friendship and support her lonely heart craves. And as his feelings for Charley grow, Ash is forced to face up to his own past, and the reason he left England in the first place.
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