A Compromised Christmas

Lydia’s fate was changed thanks to the intervention of a mysterious benefactor… but when Elizabeth learns the gentleman’s identity, she cannot help but wonder if she has made a terrible mistake in her judgment of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. But when she is finally able to put aside her pride and thank him for his assistance, she is confronted with the realization that Mr. Darcy's thoughts and wishes may have turned toward a young woman who has been approved by Lady Catherine de Bourgh and who possesses all of the accomplishments and recommendations that Elizabeth does not. Will Elizabeth be able to accept such a thing and remain in Hertfordshire with her broken heart, or will she have to take matters into her own hands to achieve her goals? Is her unexpected love for Fitzwilliam Darcy worth the possibility that it will all be for naught? "A Compromised Christmas" is a sweet and clean Pride and Prejudice Holiday variation that can be enjoyed by all lovers of Jane Austen’s timeless classic. Keywords: sweet clean holiday romance, short read holiday romance, historical holiday romance, jane austen variation, historical regency romance

Morgan Reed is excited to return to her hometown of Christmas Falls and open her beauty salon, but when she arrives to her rented business space she’s shocked to find it already occupied by Dallas Parker—her brother’s best friend, the guy she had a childhood crush on, and the one her mom blames for their family’s greatest tragedy. With their landlord out of the country and unreachable, Morgan and Dallas must open their businesses together. But, no worries, all small towns need a combo furniture store/beauty salon, right? Ugh. As they work together, Morgan tries to keep her emotional distance but time and off-the-charts chemistry soon turn a childhood friendship into a blossoming romance. Unfortunately, just when their relationship develops into something deeper, an unexpected crisis re-opens her family’s old wounds and the blame is on Dallas once again. Will Morgan’s sadness and fear pull them apart, or make her realize Dallas has always been her heart’s true safe harbor? Seven fabulous authors bring you this holiday romance series about a group of special friends returning to their hometown at the request of their high school mentor. Each book is a standalone, but read them all to fully enjoy the journey of these remarkable women and their emotional reunion with their mentor, an incredible woman who changes their lives and helps save a small town community forever.

Getting back in the saddle… Means opening his heart. Recently divorced Dalton Cambridge can’t afford to turn down a ranch manager position—even if the boss is his ex-wife’s new husband’s ex-wife. After all, providing for his son is what’s important. And working for Erica Black is strictly business. But when the cowboy finds himself caring for the cattle and the single mother, will he risk everything for a holiday family he could never imagine? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Wyoming Legacies Book 1: The Cowboy's Christmas Compromise Book 2: United by the Twins

An injured hand leads to a frantic rescue. Can it also lead to love? While visiting Derbyshire with her relatives for the Christmas season, Elizabeth Bennet meets a handsome young man who makes her heart race. Fitzwilliam Darcy hosts friends for a few weeks at Christmas and meets a beautiful and fascinating young woman at an assembly ball. Every touch of their hands sends a tingle to his heart. Accidentally and severely injured, Darcy is aided by Elizabeth in a surprising way that leads to startling consequences neither anticipated. Set the Christmas before Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Darcy’s Christmas Compromise is the third JAFF holiday novella from Zoe Burton. If you like brave heroines, honorable gentlemen, and juicy gossip, you’ll love this story. Pick up Darcy’s Christmas Compromise today to enjoy with your favorite cup of hot cocoa.

A gloriously feel-good story from the Sunday Times bestseller Would you choose your best friend over your one true love? When Emily's boyfriend posts compromising photos of her on the internet, her life goes into sharp decline. Emily is about to lose everything - including the man she thought she loved. Her best friend, Cara, is determined to mend Emily's broken heart and she believes that a little magic is all that's required. But will Cara cast the right spell to get Emily out of her current position? Or will it go horribly wrong when they both fall in love with the same man? Your favourite authors love Carole Matthews: 'A gorgeous novel that will delight' KATIE FFORDE 'Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic' MILLY JOHNSON 'A life-affirming story full of joy and hope' CATHY BRAMLEY 'An irresistibly warm-hearted story' TRISHA ASHLEY 'Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed' SARAH MORGAN 'The queen of funny, feel good fiction' MIKE GAYLE

Compromise for Christmas, a novella, first appeared in anthology, A Summons from His Grace. It later appeared in a compilation, Scots, Spies & Salacious Lies. Lady Elizabeth craved excitement and adventure. Unwilling to endure further boring Seasons, she convinces her uncle, who has lived a more adventurous life than anyone else she knew, to let her work for him. A few years later Elizabeth was established in Tuileries Castle, a servant in Napoleon's court known as Lisette Renard. John Phillip Trent has been working in the stables of Tuileries as Jean Pierre Bouvier for the past two years. His only English contact being Lisette Renard, a lovely blond lass, who he desired but kept at a professional arm's length. When Lisette receives a summons to return home for Christmas, John learns that she is none other than the granddaughter of the Duke of Danby and she had named Jean Pierre as her husband. Their cover is compromised with the same letter and the two find themselves escaping the palace and France, knowing they could very well never see each other again and must face the truth of how they truly feel for the other.

Lydia's fate was changed thanks to the intervention of a mysterious benefactor... but when Elizabeth learns the gentleman's identity, she cannot help but wonder if she has made a terrible mistake in her judgment of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. But when she is finally able to put aside her pride and thank him for his assistance, she is confronted with the realization that Mr. Darcy's thoughts and wishes may have turned toward a young woman who has been approved by Lady Catherine de Bourgh and who possesses all of the accomplishments and recommendations that Elizabeth does not. Will Elizabeth be able to accept such a thing and remain in Hertfordshire with her broken heart, or will she have to take matters into her own hands to achieve her goals? Is her unexpected love for Fitzwilliam Darcy worth the possibility that it will all be for naught? "A Compromised Christmas" is a sweet and clean Pride and Prejudice Holiday variation that can be enjoyed by all lovers of Jane Austen's timeless classic.