ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS CASTLE
By Virginia Barlow
Publication Date: November 6, 2023
Holiday Romance
Lady
Rosalind Chatham journeys with her family to Weston Castle to wed an
ancient earl on Christmas day. Yearning for true love, she falls for the
duke, her stepfather’s cousin, while preparing her nuptials. Lady
Rosalind entrances the Duke of Weston. Concerned for her future with the
tempestuous earl, he can’t afford to get involved. The fines and
scandal will be too great for a man of his wealth and power. When the
truth comes to light, and he almost loses her forever, he finds he
cannot afford to give less than his whole heart.
What Critics Are Saying:
“Loved this holiday romance between Lady Rosalind (Ruby) and the charismatic Duke of Weston. Facing a forced marriage to a loathsome noble, Rosalind uncovers lies and betrayal which almost cost her the life of the man she loves.
With plot twists, devious characters, attempted abduction, and touches of humor– thanks to a little boy and his unpredictable pet frog– this Christmas novel is a delightful holiday read!”
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Chapter One Yorkshire, England Late November 1813
Lady Rosalind Chatham’s first view of Weston Castle took her breath away.
Gazing out the little window of her stepfather’s luxurious carriage as they turned a corner on the winding road, the trees of the dense forest fell away to reveal a magical, ethereal structure rising high above them. Standing tall against the dark foliage of the forest, the heavy stone castle sparkled in the afternoon light. Rosalind blinked up at the elegant towers and spires caressing an azure blue sky holding communion with fluffy white clouds and sighed with appreciation.
The relatives spoke of the beauty of Weston Castle, but their lavish praise in no way prepared her for this glorious reality.
Allowing her gaze to roam the enchanting scene before her, she wondered how the gate to her private hell could resemble the entrance to heaven. Such a thing should not be allowed, for it played with her mind and heart in a most unpleasant fashion. Shaking her head at the irony of the situation, she turned her attention back to the lavish grounds surrounding them.
Virginia Barlow has always loved reading romance novels. She used to sneak into her mom’s room as a young girl and read them while her mother was gone. As she grew older, her reading tastes expanded to sci-fi, dystopian, paranormal, and fantasy.
She considered becoming an author in her late twenties but as a busy mother with toddlers, she didn’t have the time or the energy. Later, in her fifties, she decided to give it a try and has enjoyed every moment of it since. She recently signed her fourteenth contract and is over the moon with excitement. Writing is truly her happy place.
Her husband of forty-one years is her greatest support as are all her children. Most of them are grown and carving out lives for themselves. But they are the beat of her heart and with every grandchild, the rhythm gets stronger. She enjoys every moment of her life and plans to live them to the fullest.
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