title: A Christmas Betrothal
author: Gedney, Mona
description: A MERRY MACHINATION
  
  Robert Avery, Earl of Barrisford, prided himself on being the quintessential gentleman. But he could hardly stand by and allow his foolishly smitten nephew to be led down the garden path by the incomparably lovely but duplicitous Lady Rosemary Trevelyn. Duty-bound and determined to expose her for the fortune hunter she was, the earl arrived at merry Marston Hall, where, between Rosemary's eccentric relations and some strategically situated mistletoe, the world-weary nobleman didn't stand a chance!
  
  OR TIDINGS OF TRUE LOVE?
  
  Lady Rosemary would never have played a role in her father's audacious scheme had their family not been in such penury. Indeed, the independent-minded beauty had planned never to wed. But when the wealthy young suitor they'd selected for one of her sisters offered for her hand instead, Rosemary knew she had to accept. Then that meddlesome Robert Avery appeared on an apparent mission to wreak havoc in her home and heart! There was no denying he was handsome; yet little did Rosemary suspect that one shared kiss would lead to love...
  
  Hero: Robert Avery, Earl of Barrisford
  Heroine: Lady Rosemary Trevelyn
  
  