title: My Dashing Earl
author: Hall, Constance
description: After saving Holly Kimble from a gang of thieves, John--the Earl of Upton--offers her a position as a nanny for his children, and Holly vows to free John from his tormented past with the healing powers of love and make this the best Christmas ever for him and his children.
  
  Deck the Halls...
  
   Foiling a dastardly kidnapping plot against her, Holly Kimbel left her cousin for dead and fled to London. There upon the docks, she was accosted by a band of ruffians - only to be swept up in the arms of a dashing young earl and taken to safety.
  
  With the gorgeous Holly in his arms, John, the earl of Upton, felt feelings stir that he thought had died with his wife three years ago on Christmas Day. Quite smitten with his rescued charge, he offered Holly a job as a nanny for his children at his country manor.
  
  ...With Laughter and Love!
  
  As the holidays approached, Holly was mortified at John's indifference to his children - and to her. But then she learned that John was struggling under the burden of financial difficulties, and took it upon herself to bring the spirit of Christmas back to the family. When John saw how much Holly cared for his children, he could no longer keep his desire in check. But could one night of Yuletide passion be strong enough to erase the memories of Christmas past?
  
  Hero: John Bennington Holland Wentworth St. John, Earl of  Upton
  Heroine: Holly Kimbel