The Christmas Heiress

October 15, 2006
Heartbroken when a young nobleman she adored refuses to marry her and rejects both their families' wishes in the process, wealthy Charlotte Aldridge gets on with her life. Six years after the Christmas he walked out on Charlotteand out of EnglandEdward Barringer, the Earl of Worthington and now a successful businessman, has been publicly jilted and reluctantly returns to his country estate for the holidaysand ends up charmed by the remarkable, captivating woman Charlotte has become. Charlotte, of course, is not so easily won over, and Edward has much to do to redeem himself in her eyes, as well as those of his bitter, still-resentful mother. An enchanting Victorian-set Christmas historical. Basso ("The Wedding Deception") lives in North Plainfield, NJ.

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October 15, 2006
While attending a house party at Farmington Manor, Charlotte Aldridge shares a kiss under the mistletoe with Edward Barringer. Thinking Edward is in love with her, Charlotte waits for his proposal, only to find that Edward's plans do not include marrying a spoiled heiress. Six years later Charlotte finds herself celebrating Christmas again at Farmington Manor, not expecting that Edward would also be there. In her latest sinfully sensual historical, Basso neatly blends beautifully nuanced characters with a plot rich in Christmas cheer. (Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2006, American Library Association.)