What a cozy and charming Christmas romance!

Evelyn is determined to marry soon before her secret is revealed and she is ruined in the eyes of society. But before she can arrange a betrothal to another man, first she has to keep her heart intact while stuck in a snowstorm with her brother’s best friend who cannot help but flirt with her shamelessly with her…and every other woman he meets.

Gilbert has been in love with Evelyn for years but he harbors a secret of his own, one which makes him unworthy of pursuing her. But spending Christmas alone with her at her family’s hunting lodge makes him want to forget all the reasons why she can never be his.

What to love:
Regency romance
Dual POV
Brother’s best friend
He falls first
Forced proximity
Slow burn
Secrets
Sledding
The baking!!
Gilbert’s flirting
The entire last chapter…and epilogue!

This one gave me all the warm, cozy Christmas romance feelings! Their time at the hunting lodge was just what they both needed to get to know the other person behind the mask they wear in public and oh, their story is so very, very sweet.

I enjoyed every minute of this one - perfect read for the holidays for any fan of historical romance! 4.5 stars

I received a complimentary copy but a positive review was not required.
4 s Melissa (christianbooksandcoffee)396 145

Oh, Evelyn and Gilbert, how I love you! These two are just the sweetest couple! Evelyn needs to wear glasses but doesn't because she doesn't want society's judgment/to find out her secret cause of her vision troubles. No one knows of her vision issues except close family. She needs to marry quickly before her secret gets out. Gilbert is Evelyn's brother's best friend and has been in love with Evelyn for a long time. He needs to marry for money and feels he doesn't deserve Evelyn. So, he teases her repeatedly. When they get trapped together, in a snowstorm, Evelyn sees Gilbert's Non teasing side and the connection is made between them.
I said, I love this couple. I loved how they each had a secret that the other didn't know. I love Gilbert's teasing/flirty personality! I found myself laughing so much at his antics. Evelyn can be a little too serious sometimes, because she is so worried. But Gilbert helps her lighten up and have fun. Some highlights include cutting evergreen branches, sledding, baking and fun party games. Watching them learn to trust each other was wonderful and of course the romance was great too. Overall, a great read and I definitely recommend!
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I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
3 s Shayla Riley136 1 follower

“There is nothing in this world I want more than you.”

Spunky and lovely Evelyn Wayford must marry, and quickly, before all of society learns her painstaking secret, one she fears will tarnish her future without question. Luckily, she has found just the man, and a Christmas house party is just the place to secure his proposal.

Evelyn seems rather confident in her plan, so long as her brother’s good friend Gilbert keeps his distance, as his flirtatious ways tend to be particularly distracting, as well how much he provokes her. Yet at rhetorical same time. Gilbert makes her heart race in equal measure. Despite her best efforts, just being near him always sends her heart into a tizzy…

Charming and handsome Gilbert Marshall has secrets of his own. Secrets that demand he marry for wealth regardless of where his true affections lie. If only his heart didn’t long for the one person he feels he cannot have, that he feels unworthy of. And if that knowledge was not enough, now he must endure the torture of watching Evelyn form an attachment to another man during her family’s house party…

@authormirandadnelson this is such a sweet quick read story with such heartwarming relatable characters. I thoroughly enjoyed how this story came together and I do think Gilbert and Evelyn make a delightful couple together!! The time spent at the hunting lodge was quite a sweet adventure. This book is well-worth the read!

“I do love you, and I will do everything I can, every day of my life, to prove that to you. And I am never letting you go.” Kristalyne, love.lovely.books150 12

“A kiss is the only cure to a racing heart.” Evelyn’s embarrassed laughter joined in with the others. “You are odious.”

This is such a fun brother’s best friend to more story that’ll touch your heart and make you smile! Oh my goodness I love Evelyn and Gilbert! Gilbert is a confident flirty tease who loves to get a reaction out of Evelyn. Evelyn is just so lovely, and a bit feisty too. This makes for some fun and swoony moments!

I loved the fun Christmas traditions, the forced proximity, the Christmas games, the flirty banter, and the chemistry betweeem these two. I really enjoyed getting to know them and the falling in love was the sweetest! Their personalities were so fun, and I enjoyed their secrets slowly being revealed throughout the story!!!!

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