From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Olivia Drake comes a charming Victorian historical romance—perfect for the holidays!



A pretty English schoolteacher anticipates the homecoming of her long-absent, devilishly handsome husband…the only holiday gift that will satisfy her yearning heart…



**originally published as Barbara Dawson Smith**



Shortly after graduating from Michigan State University with a degree in journalism, Olivia Drake sold her first novel two weeks after sending it to a publisher. She now lives in Texas in a cozy cottage with a feisty cat, a loving husband, and two wonderful daughters who still come back whenever they want a home-cooked meal.





Many of you already know Olivia as Barbara Dawson Smith, author of 24 historical romance novels. She is a New York Times bestseller and winner of numerous honors, including the Golden Heart Award and the coveted Rita Award for excellence in the historical romance genre.