Seducing an Earl under the Mistletoe by Lucy Langton

Lady Catherine Winters, a spirited young woman, torn from her cherished life in London and her secret career as a romance serial writer, is forced to confront her family’s eclectic chaos during Christmastide. Amidst the holiday frenzy, a tempting man captures her attention, the enigmatic Lord Rinder. As they share a chance encounter beneath the mistletoe, a spark ignites between them, leading to a scandalous pact that promises to redefine their destinies.
Can Lady Catherine weave a real-life love affair as intoxicating and alluring as the passionate narratives she pens in her novels?

Arthur Taylor’s tranquil life in the countryside is turned upside down when his parents reveal their plot to arrange a marriage with him and Lady Margot Fisher, a woman once promised to his deceased brother. However, a fateful kiss with the tantalizing Catherine sets his body and soul ablaze. In a clandestine agreement, Arthur experiences the liberating joys of a carefree existence, while becoming the muse Catherine needs for her passionate tales.
Will Arthur be able to defy his parents’ scheming to pursue the fiery Lady that stirred his heart?

The simplicity of their arrangement is short-lived as dark clouds gather over the Winters family. With a dire family secret revealed, the threat to shatter their passion-filled world is tangible. Together, Catherine and Arthur must face the pressure of society, familial expectations, and the whispers of their own hearts. When everything seems hopeless, can the two of them navigate through the storm and ensure the triumph of their sizzling love?

“Seducing an Earl under the Mistletoe” is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.