A Lord in despair. A damaged woman. A bewildered child. Can the icy Yuletide gales drive a Christmas miracle? Will the season's magic heal all three? Gabriel St. Nicholas is preparing for yet another lonely Yuletide. The loss of his beloved wife at the start of the French revolution left him devastated. Can he force himself to take the step required and marry again in order to secure the succession to his ancient family blood line? The arrival of a mysterious woman dressed in black disrupts his solitude, and causes unease. With falling snow making travel impossible, Gabriel is forced to offer her hospitality at Michaelmas Hall, but at what cost?This steamy feel good tale contains content interpreted from the history of the era. If such material is likely to offend you, then please do not purchase this book.