The prequel to NYT bestselling author Patricia Rice's Rebellious Sons series: Christmas in Ireland, where the gifts aren't always purchased. . . Penniless spinster Honora Hoyt has carved a safe niche in London society as her noble uncle's hostess -until an old flame re-enters her life, threatening her hard-earned security. Evan, Lord Meath, abandoned his pampered life-and Honora-after a reckless gamble left him lame and disillusioned. Now he's hoping to perform a good deed for once-but here's Honora again, desirable, maddening, and in his way. It looks like he's about to wreck his good intentions, and Honora's too. Again. In the season of peace, can they resolve their conflicts and find the joy and love that each secretly craves?