The Headmistress

Hannah Bell has spent over ten years of her life running a finishing school for girls where she has prepared several Seasons' worth of successful ladies for their debuts in the ton. While a worthy cause, at times it could be a very lonely one, especially as she is now facing the festive season by herself.Oliver, Lord Wolford, subjected to an arranged marriage when he was a young man, is now a widower and quite content to remain so. He detests the social whirl of London, preferring the country and his animals. However, his sister Jane, Lady Dunsmore, invites him to her home for Christmas, to lure him away from his comfortable, single state.When Oliver is surprised by his sister's matchmaking efforts, will he resist or allow the magic of Christmas to soften his heart?When Hannah's closest friend Jane invites her to Dunsmore Castle for Christmas, will Hannah accept the invitation, or will she continue to let life pass her by?