Christmas Carrolls (Regency Romance)
Barbara Metzger weaves three enchanting tales into one with the  story of the Carrolls, a large and loving family consisting of  Bradford, earl of Carroll, his lovely wife Bess, and their three  beautiful and spirited daughters, Joia, Hollice (Holly), and Meredyth  (Merry), each of whom considers herself Papa's favorite. Bradford  Carroll is a doting father with only one wish: to see his beloved  daughters make suitable matches. He sets out to guarantee the futures  of his girls, relying on his daughters' particular personalities to  carry out his plans.In the first tale, notorious rake Craighton Ellingsworth is the last  man eldest daughter Joia thought would come to her aid, but she  discovers him an unlikely ally in helping fend off her father's odious  heir. In the second story, Holly, the bright and logical middle  daughter, is forced to question what she wants out of life and love  when faced with an unexpected suitor. In the final tale, spirited and  hoydenish Merry finds herself charmed by a wounded war hero who seems  to be her complete opposite. And before Christmas dawns, Bradford and  Bess must confront a secret from Bradford's past, an incident that may  save their fortunes but threatens to destroy their love.