: Neither Michael nor Belle wants the forced match. Michael struggles to see Isabelle as anything other than his brother's fiancée, while Isabelle suffers from severe social anxiety and a fear of crowded functions.
by Anna St. Claire is a Regency-era romance that blends holiday warmth with a suspenseful mystery. It is the second book in the Rogue Hearts: A Regency Romance Intrigue and Suspense Series . Plot Overview
: The protagonists have known each other since they were young, adding a layer of familiar history.
: The plot includes a mystery element that adds tension beyond the central romance. Reading Order
: Michael finds himself bound to marry Isabelle—his sister’s childhood friend and his late brother's former betrothed.
: The setting is centered around the Christmas season, adding a "magical" atmosphere to their courtship.
The book is part of the series but is also associated with the Christmas Wallflowers group author series . Rogue Hearts Series Order: Scandal Beneath The Stars The Duke’s Golden Belle A Widow’s Perfect Rogue Kissed by a Scoundrel The Duke's Golden Belle - Amazon
: Michael's deceased brother whose sudden passing set the events of the novel in motion. Core Tropes & Themes