A Duke’s Christmas Masquerade by Aria Norton

Charlotte’s life breaks into pieces when a scandalous rumor threatens to destroy her reputation. Forced to find a match that will save her future, she needs to find true love before Christmas or succumb to an arranged match by her guardian brother. With an unexpected twist of fate, a parcel with a mask and a promising request arrives at her doorstep and Charlotte’s life turns into a winter wonderland romance. Having no clue about the mysterious sender, she agrees to meet the masked stranger and dance with him at every seasonal ball.

Will she dance her way to love before the end of the twelve Christmas balls?

Victor Beaumont, Duke of Stonehart, returns from Prussia and endeavors to fulfill his mother’s ardent wish for his marriage. Encountering Charlotte, the sister of his old friend, rekindles memories of her childhood charm, which has now turned into a captivating presence. Determined to win her heart, he delivers a peculiar request to her. During each and every of the Christmas balls, she must save a dance for him. As one dance turns into many though, Victor’s hidden identity might be the ruin of this romance…

Will he risk revealing his identity to pursue true love with Charlotte?

As Charlotte and Victor grow closer amidst the chaos and magic of Christmas balls, Charlotte’s family and a persistent suitor arise as threatening obstacles. While their courtship unfolds in the most unorthodox way, love sparkles as strong as Christmas magic in every ballroom. Can their love withstand the endless societal pressure? Will secrets and scandal tear them apart, or can they find love amidst the festive season’s turmoil?

“A Duke’s Christmas Masquerade” is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.