Romantic Novelists' Association

‘Tis the season to find your heart’s true home

Jess has spent most of her life taking care of herself, no stranger to odd jobs here and there. And given the choice between spending another Christmas alone or spending it in Scotland as the Earl of Kirkshield’s housekeeper, her choice is a no-brainer.

Stepping into the castle’s grounds is like something out of a fairytale, and Jess can’t believe her luck. But a cold blast of reality hits when she meets the new earl and realises she’s not exactly welcome…

When Sebastian makes it clear he wants nothing to do with the crumbling estate or title, Jess takes it upon herself to give him a reason to stay and save her job in the meantime. As they work together to bring the castle back to life, she finds herself growing closer to the brooding earl. Much to her surprise, she’s starting to think she actually likes the guy. But they come from different worlds, and she doesn’t know the first thing about putting down roots.

Could the magic of Christmas be enough to spark romance and make the castle a home?