The Rogue Who Stole Christmas — Annabelle Anders

FIVE ALL NEW CHRISTMAS STORIES It has long been assumed a rogue does not have a heart... They seduce, snare, and steal a lady's love with no reason other than it's there for the taking. The Christmastide season is no different,  a rogue will do what they do best: lead a lady down a path of temptation they're unable to resist, and at the end, perhaps the rogues will discover they do indeed have a heart, and the ability to love in return... The Reliable Rogue by Annabelle Anders: Delia Somerset is stranded in a blizzard—alone, penniless, and certain to perish--but her luck takes a turn when handsome and honorable Jack Thorne, appears to save her. The Viscount Stark, isn't at all happy about having to travel home for the holidays and is even less pleased at having to stop for the bedraggled snow angel freezing on the road. After sharing a chamber with her, and a very magical night, however, Jack can't help but believe that Delia might be his very own Christmas miracle.The Roguish Baron by Sophie Barnes: When Jack Lancaster, Baron Hawthorne, returns home after a four year absence, he's shocked to learn that his childhood friend, Sophia Fenmore, has gotten engaged. Which is something of a problem since she now tempts him in ways he never expected. But as she awakens his heart to some long-buried feelings, Jack realizes he must put up a fight if he is to win the woman he loves.The Rake Who Loves Me by Dawn Brower: Lady Violet Keene has secretly loved Zachariah Barton, the Marquess of Merrifield for a while. The marquess doesn't seem to notice her so she decides to give up on that dream, especially since they bicker more often than not. When a scandal threatens to destroy her reputation she has a decision to make. Live with the ramifications of it or marry the one man she's always adored without a promise of love in return.An Imperfect Introduction by Alyssa Drake: Struggling with the deaths of his parents, Edward Hastings dulls his mind with drink, but one memory is seared in his brandy-soaked brain, kissing Wilhelmina James beneath the fir tree—an experience he endeavors to recreate. However, when they're discovered in a compromising position, and Wilhelmina's future is threatened, Edward must prove he is more than his reputation before he ruins hers.Rogue of My Heart by Amanda Mariel: More than sparks fly between Lady Celia Kendal and Jasper, Marquess Crawford when they find themselves at the same Christmas house party, but can they stop arguing long enough to realize they are meant to be?