A lonely earl, a competent heroine of dubious origins, family secrets, and three mischievous boys-plus a goat on the roof, kisses in the barn, and mischief in the parlor... The Earl of Chadbourn feels trapped managing his widowed sister's ruined estate and grieving son. Loneliness overwhelms him, but the woman who handles the neighboring farm brilliantly draws him like a moth to flame. Catherine Wheatly has her own problems. With Christmas coming, can they repair the damaged estate and far more damaged family? Dare they hope for love in the bargain?

After ten years, Finn Martins returns to Brazil to destroy his enemy, though he didn't count on facing the only woman he's ever loved - his enemy's daughter, Nina Peres. ***** After ten years, Finn Martins is returning to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as a different man. He's changed his name, his identity, and even his looks. Now Markos Petrakis, a Greek Ruthless Multi-Billionaire World shipping magnate, he's ruthless and feared. He can destroy anyone with just a snap of his fingers, and that's his plan: to destroy his sworn enemy. The man who ruined his life and tore apart his family. The only problem? Getting his revenge would also hurt the only woman he's ever loved - his enemy's daughter, Nina Peres. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro