December Scandal

This novella is a stand alone story connected to the Scandalous Siblings Series.The Jamison family joins the Duke of Sherwyn and the St. Martin clan at the duke's country estate, but the guest numbers double when stranded travelers seek refuge after early December snowfalls make roads impassable.Michael Brandon travels to introduce the woman he loves, and her daughter, to his family, but a missing bridge delays their journey. To their shock, horror, and yet profound relief, Michael's missing brother is carried into the house by the four men who rescued him from captivity. Frederick battles to stay alive long enough to convict his kidnappers, and to warn his family of future danger.Four years ago, Melissa called herself a widow to protect her daughter. When she reveals the truth to her past lover, and her present love, will the men forgive her deceit? And can Frederick convince his brother to protect Melissa and Freda, or will Michael walk away? I now live in a sunny part of Australia after spending many years in developing countries in the South Pacific. My greatest loves are traveling, anywhere and everywhere, meeting crazy characters, and visiting the Australian outback.I adore history, especially the many-layered society of the late Regency to early Victorian eras. In and around London, my titled heroes and heroines may live a privileged and gay life but I also love digging deeper into the grittier and seamier levels of British life and write about the heroes and heroines who challenge traditional manners, morals, and occupations, either through necessity or desire.Tag Line- Making history fun, one year at a time The five Jamison siblings are all scientifically gifted and use their abilities to improve their financial situation and to help others. But their ideas and actions often clash with the increasingly constricted social rules of the very early Victorian years.