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    A Husband For Christmas
    A Husband For Christmas
    A Husband For Christmas
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    A Husband For Christmas

    By Susan M. Baganz

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    Freshly out of mourning for her stepfather, Miss Adelia Donovan' s mother decides that it is time for her daughter to have a season. Addy resists the notion, but her stepfather' s heir, Lord Oliver Westcott, encourages the endeavor. Little does Addy expect to feel excitement at the prospect of gaining a husband---and disappointment when the one man she wants to court her shows more interest in setting her up with others than pursuing her himself.

    Addy was a thorn in Oliver's side when they were growing up, but she has blossomed into a lovely young woman who deserves to be happy. Oliver vows to do all he can to make Adelia's season a success, even enlisting the help of a friend to get her established among the Ton. Oliver thinks he's doing right by Addy, but little does he expect his own reaction to seeing her courted by other eligible bachelors.

    The season does not go as planned, and any dream of finding a husband for Christmas must be dashed unless both Addy and Oliver have the courage to admit the truth of their feelings for each other.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPrism Lux
    Release dateOct 14, 2022
    ISBN9781522399100
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      A Husband For Christmas - Susan M. Baganz

      A Husband for Christmas

      Susan M. Baganz

      This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales, is entirely coincidental.

      A Husband for Christmas

      COPYRIGHT 2022 by Susan M. Baganz

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission of the author or Pelican Ventures, LLC except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. eBook editions are licensed for your personal enjoyment only. eBooks may not be re-sold, copied or given to other people. If you would like to share an eBook edition, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with. Contact Information: titleadmin@pelicanbookgroup.com

      All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version(R), NIV(R), Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com

      Scripture quotations, marked KJV are taken from the King James translation, public domain. Scripture quotations marked DR, are taken from the Douay Rheims translation, public domain.

      Scripture texts marked NAB are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition Copyright 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C. and are used by permission of the copyright owner. All Rights Reserved. No part of the New American Bible may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

      Cover Art by Nicola Martinez

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      Publishing History

      Prism Edition, 2022

      Electronic Edition ISBN 978-1-5223-9910-0

      Published in the United States of America

      Dedication

      To Benjamin, my real-life husband for Christmas.

      Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. (James 1:17.)

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      1810

      Leighton Buzzard, England

      To lose one’s husband is bad enough, Mother. But to lose two is beyond the pale, With the tilt of her head, a wink, and hands on her hips, Miss Adelia Donovan infused a teasing undertone to her words.

      Oh, hush! Lady Barnes said as her cheeks colored. You act as though I left them somewhere and forgot where I put them. When your father died, I was devastated. You were but a small child then. Now that we are out of mourning for your dear stepfather, God rest his soul,—she made the sign of the cross—I intend to lose no more husbands but find one for you. A dowry and money for your come-out have remained untouched. My dearest Herbert loved you as much as any daughter born of our marriage. He would have wanted you to have a season. But, I declare. You will need to curb your humor if you wish to make a good match.

      Papa Herbert didn’t seem to mind and even encouraged it. A season won’t be beneficial for me. My birth father had no title, and I am not the kind of lady who would interest any man of resource. I have little to recommend me. Besides, will Lord Westcott approve of this plan of yours? She cocked her head and raised an eyebrow.

      Did I hear my name? Lord Oliver Westcott strode into the room. He was Lord Barnes’s only heir as Lord Barnes and his wife had produced no progeny. Oliver and Addy had been lifelong friends and occasional enemies. She never begrudged him his title or inheritance and he’d been generous in allowing her mother and herself to move to the dower house, promising they’d always have a home. Hence, there was no reason for Adelia to consider searching for a husband.

      Yes, dear boy, Lady Barnes said as she raised her hand for the young man to kiss. I’ve determined it is time for Adelia to have a come out and find a husband. Do you agree?

      Lord Wescott frowned as he sat on the settee adjacent to the dowager. Addled Addy finding a husband? That’s asking for a lot, isn’t it? Her dowry isn’t large enough that a man would overlook her quirks.

      Oh, you beast! Adelia exclaimed. As if you could find a wife? Who would take you when you can be so overbearing? She folded her arms and plopped in a most unladylike way into a chair across from him.

      Oliver quirked an eyebrow and the corner of his mouth twitched. "Always so easy to tease, Addy. You’ll need to practice better manners if you are to go out among the ton."

      I have a perfectly fine life here with Mother. There is need for me to be anywhere else. Why would I care about such fripperies as bonnets, bows, matching dancing slippers and the perfect parasol? And loathsome dress fittings. No. It’s too much time and resources for too little in return. I shan’t do it.

      Finding a husband who can care for you is important, my dear. There are many blessings to the marital state including but not exclusively, financial security. I won’t be around forever, and Oliver has no obligation to provide for you until your dotage. I would like grandchildren as well.

      Oliver nodded. Besides, what if I take a wife and have children of my own? What will you be to them? The annoying Auntie Addy? His wink took the sting out of his words.

      Oh, bother. Addy sulked as her mother and Oliver talked about neighborhood gossip.

      She enjoyed her life here. Why should that need to change simply because she was of age and finally out of mourning for

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