Download or read book Sugar Plums and Scandal written by Laura Rollins and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-07-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reversal of fortune, two unsuspecting suitors, and a Christmas not to be forgotten. Once the diamond of the Season, Lady Augusta is now left to face the consequences of her sister's scandal and her family's financial downfall. Desperate to rescue her loved ones from destitution, she resolves to sacrifice love for a marriage of wealth. Mr. Jacob Hatcher, determined to lift his own family from poverty, learns of Lady Augusta's plight, and her dowry. With a plan to help them both, he offers for Lady Augusta's hand. But just as an agreement is about to be struck, Jacob's cousin, the wealthy and charismatic Lord Bartlett, decides to contend for Lady Augusta's attentions as well. With so many futures on the line, Augusta arranges for both gentlemen to spend Christmas with her family. Yet what started as a calculated business arrangement swiftly descends into a chaotic tangle of emotions. Amidst swirling snowflakes and glittering holiday festivities Augusta finds herself torn between duty and the whispers of her heart. With yuletide magic weaving its enchantment around them all, can love defy reason this Christmas? Experience magic of the holiday season with Sugar Plums and Scandal, the captivating second book in this delightful Christmas series. Overflowing with charm, laughter, and a heartwarming romance, this short and sweet Christmas tale will ignite the spirit of the season within you. Twelfth Night Novellas *books can be read in any order* Silver Bells and Secrets Sugar Plums and Scandal Frankincense and Folly (coming Dec 2023)