Anna St. ClAire
Usa Today Bestselling Author
Sweet & Sassy Historical Romance
Noble Hearts Series
the Duke'S Golden Rings:
Fifth Day of Christmas
A broken heart…
Lady Evie Roberts has carried a torch for Lord Adam Hunter, Marquess of Greystone, since childhood, feelings she’s never shared with anyone. When Evie finds out her best friend Honora is betrothed to Adam, she is heartbroken but determined to be happy for them. But when Honora runs off and marries another man, then plummets to her death from a fall off a cliff and her body washes out to sea — Evie can’t help but wonder how and why this happened.
A broken man…
Lord Adam Hunter survived the battle of Waterloo only to be scarred in a duel with the blackguard who eloped with his betrothed. Saddened by Honora’s tragic death under such dark and mysterious circumstances, Adam must also contend with the pain of his father’s sudden passing. But when Adam encounters Evie at his father’s funeral, it’s as though he sees a beacon of light in a storm-tossed sea. Drawn to the intelligent and beautiful young woman, Adam can’t help but feel his heart stirring back to life.
Together Adam and Evie seek to unravel the mystery surrounding Honora’s demise but when danger threatens can they embrace the light of love or will the ghosts from the past plunge them into darkness?
Praise from readers
★★★★★ “Warm, heartfelt and emotionally packed..... This is my first book by this author and it certainly will not be my last. A diamond in the making......” ~Patricia King
★★★★★ “If you are looking for a Christmas romance novel that will tug at your heart, make you feel emotional and lift you up then this is the book for you. This book is so well-written with such well-developed characters that it grabbed me right from the start. This book has emotion, drama, a lovely blend of humor and romance. It's got a bit of suspense too, when the heroine goes missing in a snow storm. They both have had bad experiences in the past, and there is the possibility that these bad memories will hinder them from ever finding true love. Can they overcome these tortured memories and move on? Read the book and find out! This is a wonderful Christmas romance that will leave you wanting more. I highly recommend this book. Looking forward to much more from this author!” ~ Pat
★★★★★ “What a true delight and warming story. The Duke's Golden Rings: Fifth Day of Christmas: Noble Hearts Series by Anna St. Claire is a wonderful and heartfelt story of the Christmas season and a must read. I found Anna’s story original, easy to read and her characters lovable. Anna has a true gift for writing and you will not be disappoint in reading this regency novella. This story has death, grief, family love, a duel, being dishonorable, a young girl who has grown to a beautiful women, rescue, not truly being in love, kindness, and falling in love. It has it all and I highly recommend this novella.” Kat Tolle
★★★★★ “A sweet and emotional Christmas story that will surely pull at your heartstrings. This is such a well-written story that will warm your heart and I was captivated from the very start. With each turn of the page, I was anxious to read more. Adam and Evie were childhood friends and had gone their separate ways. Evie adored Adam, but never told him her true feelings. After a tragic loss, they have a chance to rekindle that friendship which may just turn into something more. This was such a sweet and heartfelt story with wonderful and endearing characters, you can't help but fall in love with them. A truly beautiful holiday story you do not want to miss!” ~ Anonymous 5
★★★★★ “This is another brilliantly written story in what is a great series. The plot is full of emotional passages, and the characters are amazing. This is a brilliant book for anybody who loves clean seasonal historical romances.” ~ Stephen Williams