The handsome infamous Spanish womanizer Andres Ramigio is given an ultimatum by the irate husband of his latest conquest. In exchange for leaving London, he will receive acreage in Northumberland with a home and stables. His dream of restoring the family dynasty will come true, if he has the funds to start his stud service with his thoroughbred, Destinada. Andres' posing as Baron de Vasconia, along with his notoriety as a handsome rogue, hinders securing a bride with the required dowry.

Feisty Abigail Montrose happens upon Andres at a ball believing he is attempting suicide. She has been jilted by the man she loves when he proposed to her cousin instead. Now Abby's father is arranging to have her marry a man with 13 children. Overhearing the exchange, Andres persuades Abby to elope with him, which will secure the funds necessary for his future. Neither of them expects Abby to be denied her money for three years. Destitute with tumbled- down property, both must use their wits to survive as it nears Christmastime. Being the season of miracles, Andres and Abby find that anything can happen at Christmas and true love can come when least expected or wanted.

HIS CHRISTMAS PLEASURE is an extremely witty and funny story portraying two very resourceful people. The fiery, red-headed Abigail is a delightful young woman with a mind to rival any man's. Abigail's love for her parents gives her many sorrowful moments, but her love for Andre will conquer in the end. Andre's devastation at finding the money is not to come for three years is bothersome, but soon becomes secondary to his newly besotted wife. A very enjoyable read!

Book Summary

When her father threatens to marry Abigail Montross off to a man twice her age (and with thirteen children!), she decides to elope instead with the irresistibly handsome Baron de Vasconia. She know all abut his notorious reputaiton. He is the most seductive man in all of London, but he’s vowed to protect her, so she allow herself to be tempted into his bed, promising to guard her heart at all costs.

Andres believes he’s entered into nothing more than a marriage of convenience with a charming and very wealthy young woman. But the days–and nights–Abigail spends in his arms soon reform this rogue. He’ll do anything to gain her love–until they each discover the truth about the other and old wounds are revealed.

It’s the season of miracles and passion–when love not only awakens the senses but delivers the greatest gift of all . . .

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