Epilogue
London ~ The following spring
Deborah stood across the ballroom from Percy. He had been in discussion with Tilson and Peter over some matter while she stood with Hannah as both suffered the disappointed glances of their mother.
This was the first ball they had attended this Season and Deborah would wait, or Percy would never hear the end of breaking yet another promise.
As the chords of a waltz struck, he turned from Peter and Tilson and smiled at her from across the room.
He said something to his companions, then crossed to her and held out his hand.
She simply looked at him.
“What have I done this time?” he grumbled.
“You need to ask,” she reminded him. “That is the only promise I have ever asked you to make and that is to ask.”
“Deborah, might I have this waltz?”
“Nothing would make me happier, Lord Shrewsbury.” She then placed her hand on his arm and allowed Percy to lead her to the dancefloor.
When they turned to the other, he bowed and she curtseyed, then she was in his arms.
“I have waited for this waltz since you first promised two and a half years ago.”
“Yes, I know.” He chuckled.
“Please do not ruin it by stepping on my toes.”
“I would not dare.” And with those words, he swept her up in a turn, which would be quite scandalous if they were not wed, and even then, some might consider it as such.
“Oh, I do love you Percy,” she sighed.
“And you will always have my heart, Deborah.”
ABOUT CHRISTMAS SPIRITS
Mary Soares was supposed to spend Christmas, nice and warm on her family’s estate in Falkirk, Scotland, tending to their whisky business.
However, the English have made smuggling almost impossible, and so order after order is waiting at the distillery until it’s safe enough to continue shipments.
Most customers understand this. Most customers are reasonable.
The Duke of Danby is not most customers.
So after a number of demands from His Grace, insisting upon his order, Mary decides to deliver the whisky herself since no one else is available.
Benjamin Storm, Earl of Kenley, breathes a sigh of relief when his summons from the Duke of Danby has nothing to do with matrimony or a stack of special licenses.
Instead, his uncle just needs Benjamin to travel to Scotland and procure his missing whisky shipment in time for his holiday festivities.
The chore sounds easy enough, at least until he encounters a most unusual smuggler on her way to Danby Castle. Benjamin’s life may never be the same.
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SPIRITED STORMS
Christmas Spirits
Weathering Captain Storm
Ruined by a Lady
Lady Hannah’s Holiday
A Very Merry Viscount
Message from a Lady
The Viscount’s Christmas Storm
About Jane Charles
USA Today bestselling author Jane Charles is a prolific writer of over fifty historical and contemporary romance novels.
Her love of research and history lends authenticity to her Regency romances, and her experience directing theatre productions helps her craft beautiful, touching stories that tug at the heartstrings.
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She is a lifelong Cubs fan, loves wine tastings, and lives in Central Illinois with her two huskies and husband.
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