A Christmas Matchmaking (Matchmaking for Wallflowers Book 6)

Lord Frederick Bowen, the Duke of Salisbury, is expecting an heiress for Christmas, a fact that does not bring him any pleasure. Since the war's end, he would rather focus on experiments for his new waterproof material. Celia, though the daughter of an earl, is the illegitimate variety. She has resigned herself to a life as a maid for the wicked countess and her two half-sisters.

When Celia's half-sister begs her to pretend to be her, Celia finds herself thrust into a fairy tale. However, everyone knows that fairy tales never come true. The Duke, preoccupied with his scientific pursuits, is less than enthused about the impending arrival of the heiress. He had hoped to dedicate his time to perfecting his innovative waterproof material, a project that holds far more interest for him than the prospect of entertaining a potential bride.

Celia, on the other hand, has long since accepted her fate as a lowly maid, resigning herself to a life of service to the cruel countess and her two half-sisters. The sudden request from her half-sister to impersonate her catches Celia off guard, thrusting her into a situation that feels more like a fantastical story than reality.

As Celia navigates the unfamiliar world of the aristocracy, she finds herself caught between the Duke's disinterest and the half-sisters' scheming. The fairy tale-like scenario seems too good to be true, and Celia can't help but wonder if it will all come crashing down around her. After all, everyone knows that in the real world, fairy tales rarely have a happy ending.

The Duke, preoccupied with his scientific experiments, remains aloof and indifferent to the heiress's arrival, much to the chagrin of those around him. Celia, meanwhile, struggles to maintain her charade, constantly fearful that her true identity will be revealed. The tension builds as the two storylines converge, leading to an uncertain and unpredictable conclusion.

Throughout it all, the themes of duty, identity, and the pursuit of happiness weave together, creating a compelling narrative that challenges the traditional fairy tale tropes. The story invites the reader to consider the complexities of life and the ways in which our circumstances can shape our destinies, even when we long for a more enchanting outcome.

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