Books like Father Christmas by Barbara Metzger
Lord Ware faces a dilemma: securing his lineage by selecting one of the twin sons raised by his late cousin’s widow. As he spends a festive Christmas with the family, the holiday’s warmth and shared traditions guide him toward both responsibility and romance. The narrative explores themes of inheritance, family bonds, and the evolving role of women in Regency society.
First publish date: September 27, 1995
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Metzger
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