The weather outside is frightful...
Holly Farthing is not in the Christmas spirit. As a young widow, the holidays of the past three years have been lonely. When her good friend invites her to a house party, Holly almost declines. Until she learns Viscount Ivy will be in attendance. Ivy was a close friend of Holly's brother at school, and she's pined after the new viscount for years. But the Lord Ivy has always treated her like a little sister. Predictably, at the house party, Ivy barely notices Holly. It seems she's lost her chance to capture his attention and affection...and then snow begins to fall.
But fireside with the viscount is delightful!
Adam Ivy is surprised when Holly arrives at the Dorsey house party alone. He assumed such a lovely young woman would be betrothed by now. Adam is drawn to Holly but unsure if there's anything more than friendship between them. Then Holly's future and reputation is plunged into danger, and Adam rushes to the rescue by proposing a false engagement. He's certain he can straighten the matter out quickly...and then the snow begins to fall.
As the temperatures turn frigid, passions between Holly and Adam simmer. But can Adam prove to Holly that his feelings are anything but false?
Shana Galen’s Snowbound with the Viscount is charming holiday romance!
Lady Dorsey’s house party was a complete disaster—the endless rainy weather had cancelled all of the outdoor activities. Her guests were tired of endless games of cards and billiards and were anxious to get home. No one was happy when a sudden snowstorm extends the party even longer!
The winter house party provided a unique setting for this novella. Lady Dorsey plays the role of matchmaker as she purposely invited her best Holly Farthing and Viscount James Ivy to her home. She knows that widowed Holly has feelings for Ivy but is too shy to act on them.
Shana Galen has created a fabulous hero that drew me into the story immediately. I loved reading about Ivy’s childhood adventures with Holly’s brother Edward and I wasn’t surprised that Holly loved Ivy from a distance. Loved that Lady Dorsey brings the couple together when she has Ivy ask Holly to dance. Ivy secured his spot as a swoon worthy hero when he rescues Holly from Lord Haggerston who threatens to ruin her late husband’s reputation.
Snowbound with Viscount is the perfect read for a cold, winter night! It has it all-a swoon worthy hero, a shy determined heroine, great secondary characters and the perfect amount of romance, conflict and intrigue!
Reviewed by Susan Gorman
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