Amanda Fleming's outspokeness has cost her clergyman twin brother Stephen his last two positions. Now after his receiving the best one ever, she vows to be the perfect helpmate-even if it means keeping silent. But the ladies of the church test her at every turn and she prays that Cameron Hunt, the man who gave Stephen his living, will understand not send them packing. But as her friendship with Hunt's younger sister grows, she finds herself falling in love with him, even knowing he is about to marry the perfect lady and all she can do is watch. Cameron Hunt, ninth earl of St. Martin firmly believes in following tradition, including being engaged by his thirtieth birthday. With only weeks to spare, he plans to propose to a woman he considers the most suitable candidate by Christmas. But then Amanda Fleming comes crashing into his life, challenging everything he thought he wanted in a countess and turning his life upside down. With Christmas and the village's traditional sleigh race approaching, will he follow tradition and marry the "right" woman, or follow his heart?

The first time together in print, three stories from best-selling historical romance author Karen Hall. Christmas Stockings: Professional letter writer Holly Chamberlain and Reverend Grayson Clark love each other, but shyness seals their lips. Will help from the Christmas Spirit and an over the top production of A Christmas Carol lead them to meet under the mistletoe for the first of a lifetime of kisses? A Christmas Proposal: to keep away the fortune-hunters, heiress Cassandra Barnwell makes a deal with confirmed bachelor Lord Brandon Russell. Pretend to court her during the Christmas season, and she'll back his archaeology expeditions. But with the holiday upon them, and their attraction growing stronger with every meeting, which will they choose? Go their separate ways or ring in the New Year as husband and wife? The Comet that Came for Christmas: Years ago, star crossed lovers Victoria Hawthorne and Jake Dillon lost their chance for happily ever after. Will an unexpected meeting at Christmas-and a little help from Haley's comet-bring them together again?

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