Rachelle Ayala

What if the greatest Christmas gift arrived on four paws and two small feet?Elizabeth Darcy is refusing to celebrate Christmas. All she wants is silence and the safe arrival of her unborn child. And then, a gap-toothed, copper-haired boy walks out of the snow with a half-grown spaniel. He bows like a prince and calls her "Lady Mother."The puppy steals puddings and sausages while six-year-old Toby quotes Shakespeare, tells fortunes, and plays sleight-of-hand tricks that leave the household baffled and charmed.
As Christmas Eve approaches, the traveling troupe camped on the estate holds secrets Toby won't share. His "Frog Mother" watches from the shadows. And Elizabeth faces an impossible question: Can she open her heart to this child without breaking it all over again?A heartwarming Pride and Prejudice Christmas novella about found family, unexpected blessings, and uninvited hearts that heal. Features: Married Darcy and Elizabeth .
Found family . Stray dog and child . Christmas traditions . Pemberley winter setting . Holiday miracles . Hope and healing . HEA guaranteedClean romance: 23, 000 words