Sandra Madden

A Christmas Kiss Sandra Madden

A Victorian Christmas romance. When spirited Maeve O'Malley discovers an unconscious man on the street one snowy night in December, she comes to his rescue, no questions asked. But her good intentions are no match for her brother's sense of propriety. Soon Maeve Finds herself married to the handsome, nameless stranger. It matters not who he is as she nurses the man she calls Charlie back to health. Maeve believes that he's a gift from above. A gift she means to keep forever. When his memory returns, Charles Rycroft a publisher and art collector from one of Boston's oldest and wealthiest families is astonished to learn he's married - and that his beautiful Irish wife is one of Boston's serving class. Before ending their hasty union, Charles intends to give Maeve a bit of polish. Most important to Charles is finding the personally valuable sketch of St. Nicholas stolen from him when he was assaulted. But Maeve's presence in his home brings a warming ray of light and laughter. As Christmas approaches, the very proper Bostonian begins to suspect that the Irish lass's love may be his greatest joy.