Overview

He's made capturing her heart his holiday mission...Elizabeth Bennet values her independence above all else. But when Fitzwilliam Darcy's heated gazes and commanding presence threaten to melt her carefully constructed defenses during the Netherfield Christmas house party, she finds herself caught between desire and defiance.Darcy knows what he wants - and he wants Elizabeth, sharp tongue, stubborn spirit and all. But his usual tactics of control and command meet their match in her fierce independence. As winter storms trap them together, their encounters in shadowy corridors and moonlit libraries crackle with undeniable chemistry.Yet while Elizabeth's body responds to his touch, her mind rebels against his assumptions. She refuses to be another ornament in his carefully ordered world, no matter how sweetly he kisses or how passionately he pursues. For Darcy, winning her heart means learning that love requires partnership, not possession.Can these stubborn souls find their way to each other without either having to surrender who they truly are? Or will pride and prejudice keep them from the greatest gift of all - a love where desire and respect burn equally bright? Large print edition. Watch pride and desire come together as Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy discover that the greatest Christmas gift may be finding someone who cherishes both their heart and mind. This steamy, standalone Regency romance promises to fog your windows and warm your spirit long after the last page is turned.