The Icy Duke Who Banished Christmas (Mistletoe and Manners, #5)

“You exceed your bounds, Miss Reede. You are either very brave or very foolish.”

Fifteen years have passed since tragedy struck the Duke of Everleigh on a snowy Christmas Eve, stealing his brother’s life and burying Adrian in a grief he has never allowed himself to escape. Christmas is banished not only from Everleigh Hall but also from the entire village, by his command.

His young niece grows up in shadow, watched over by a guardian who no longer remembers how to hope.

Until Miss Valerie Reede arrives.

Desperate to restore warmth to the household, the Duke’s aunt, Lady Ellen, hires Miss Valerie Reede as a governess. Valerie refuses to be cowed by a brooding duke or his icy rules. With gentle strength and sparkling defiance, she coaxes laughter from a lonely child… and stirs long-buried hope in Adrian himself.

As Christmas slowly creeps back into Everleigh, so does love. Unexpected, undeniable, and utterly scandalous. For when a duke chooses a governess, the ton recoils. Rumors swirl, invitations vanish, and society vows never to accept her.

Will love and the miracle of Christmas be enough to grant them the future they long for?

A heartwarming, clean Regency romance filled with healing, gentle wit, and the magic of second chances.

Let this heartwarming Regency Christmas romance sweep you into festive cheer, tender moments, and a touch of holiday magic. “The Icy Duke Who Banished Christmas” offers sparkling gatherings, mistletoe kisses, and a love that glows brighter than a winter hearth.

Perfect for readers craving cozy Christmas charm, sweet tension, and a guaranteed happily ever after—no cheating, no cliffhangers, just pure holiday joy.