Much to her surprise and joy, Lady Margaret has been given the opportunity to spend Christmas traveling abroad with family friends. There’s just one caveat imposed by her brother—she must be accompanied by both a lady’s companion and the imposing Mr. Benjamin Rockwell. Though reluctant at first, Lady Margaret soon finds it diverting to avoid him whenever possible, and to tease him when it’s not.

For Mr. Benjamin Rockwell, a former soldier forced to retire due to injury, this trip offers both an escape and a much-needed financial boon. Overseeing his friend’s sister, however, proves more exasperating than he had foreseen. And yet, there’s no denying the unexpected heat their fleeting moments of closeness stir inside him.

When a valuable jewel disappears, suspicions fall on Lady Margaret, and it is Benjamin who steps forward to stand by her side and help unravel the truth. As their connection deepens, an undeniable attraction blossoms. But with everyone around them casting blame, will their budding romance withstand the scrutiny of the season, or will it falter before the holiday’s end, leaving them longing for what might have been?

A clean and wholesome Regency romance novella, Ivy and Intrigue is full of charming characters, witty dialogue, and Christmas magic. The books in this series can be read alone and in any order.

Book 1: Silver Bells and Secrets
Book 2: Sugar Plums and Scandal
Book 3: Frankincense and Folly
Book 4: Ivy and Intrigue