Emily's Christmas Wish — Sharon Stancavage

A NAUGHTY SCHEME...
For Nigel Manning, Earl of Stratford, this Christmas promises to be less than merry. His scapegrace brother, Roger, pawned a family heirloom with reputed mysterious powers. And, as had luck would have it, the pendant's new owner is Miss Emily Winterhaven, who was callously humiliated by Roger years ago. The only way to convince Emily to sell it back is by subterfuge--no easy task when Nigel finds himself immediately and utterly smitten with her.

...MAY LEAD TO THE NICEST SURPRISE
Emily has no idea that Nigel is Roger's brother. All she knows is that his presence makes visions dance in her head--visions of marriage, a home, and a family of her own. Nigel's tender attentions are most welcome--until Emily discovers his scheme to retrieve the pendant. Now, in a season of wonders, Nigel will have to convince a wary miss that together, they can make this the happiest of holidays...and the beginning of a joyful future.