New Year’s Eve, 1810
Bernard Talbot, Earl of Gresham, is ready to take the next step: make Miss Lisbeth Dawes his countess and continue the Gresham legacy.
Then, just in time for the New Year’s masquerade ball, Annabelle returns. Annabelle is Bernard’s first and only love, lost to the Duke of Surrey seven years ago. Now she is widowed and hoping to step back into Bernard’s life.
With just one night left before his wedding, Bernard must decide whether to honor duty or follow his heart.
This second-chance short story is the perfect 1-hour read for Regency Romance lovers.
Katherine Grant writes Regency romances from her cozy apartment in Queens, New York. Her debut novel, The Ideal Countess, won a finalist spot in the 2020 National Indie Excellence Awards.
Katherine studied creative writing at Northwestern University, and her short stories have been featured in several literary magazines as well as nominated for a Pushcart Prize.
Her perfect day includes a cup of tea, a good book, and a board game with her patient husband. Find out more at www.katherinegrantromance.com