The Advent of Lady Madeline: A prequel novella (The Lyons Pride)

Meeting her would change everything...Responsible level-headed and invariably good-humored Hugo Lowell Viscount Saxby has his plans for Christmas--and his future--all mapped out. Until a surprise invitation lands him at the country estate of Harold Lyons the rich and powerful Duke of Whitborough.Drawn into his hosts charming often contentious family circle Hugo finds himself matching wits and words with the Dukes eldest daughter Lady Madeline. Striking clever and as sharp-tongued as she is sharp-witted Madeline is the polar opposite of the placid proper beauty Hugo intends to marry. So why cant he get her out of his mind? And how is it that she can persuade him to attempt things hes never tried before? As Advent yields to Christmas Hugos future becomes far less predictable...and infinitely more exciting.