Welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors !

I’m back this week showing off book 3 of The Welwyn Marriage Wager series, Yule Be Mine, which released on December 5th and is now available on Amazon!

BLURB:

‘Tis the season for love—no matter how much mistletoe it takes!

It’s Christmas time and Ulysses “Yule” Quartermain is unenthusiastically looking for a bride when Penelope St. Clare, the little sister of his boyhood friend, makes an appearance at a Christmas party. But it’s been ten years since he’s seen her. Penelope is no longer a child but a ravishing beauty, who’s turning heads everywhere she goes. And much to his discomfort, Yule is not immune to the charms of the little girl next door. But he’s working on it.

Penelope has wanted to marry Ulysses Quartermain for most of her life. Now she’s on the brink of her come out Season–a desirable young lady with wit and determination–and her happy ever after is within her grasp. If only she can make Yule see that she’s grown up and would make him the perfect wife, it’ll be the best present she’ll ever get.

Still, Penelope is not leaving anything to chance. Utilizing every ball of mistletoe she can find, she teases and tantalizes Yule, daring him to kiss her in hopes of breaking down his staunch resolve. As Christmas Day approaches, Penelope sets a final desperate plan in motion. Before the holiday is over, Yule will know just how much of a woman she truly is!

Ulysses “Yule” Quartermain is at a house party with Penelope, who was his childhood friend who moved away when she was seven. Now she’s all grown up and determined to make Yule see that. She’s managed to attach herself to Yule as they go out into the woods to gather greenery for the house party. And though she’s let her intentions toward him be known, he’s not having any of it! Enjoy!

EXCERPT:

So he wouldn’t even chase her? He didn’t want to get within yards of her, was that it?

Indignation flamed up in Penelope like a fire fed with dry wood and potent spirits. She whirled around, her hoops riding up allowing chilled air underneath her warm petticoats. The shock of that simply fueled her further as she stalked back toward Yule and the murmuring guests, taking in every bit of the spectacle.

“What’s the matter, Mr. Quartermain, have your legs no strength? Are you winded from lugging the greenery back to the clearing? I told you you should have let me do it.” Penelope’s voice carried loudly in the crisp air. “A young lady has quite enough stamina to prevail when older gentlemen discover they don’t have the staying power they think they have.”

And a little more for good measure. . . 

Yule’s eyes narrowed, but he kept his silence, which infuriated Penelope even further.

“Or do you fear I will simply outrun you? To make a poor showing in front of your friends might make you seem ridiculous.” Penelope had slowed down until she stood about five feet in front of Yule, who hadn’t budged. “What’s wrong, Mr. Quartermain? Cat got your tongue?”

“Behave yourself, Penelope,” was all she got from him, in a low growl.

Yule Be Mine has released and is available for purchase on Amazon. 

Don’t forget to check out the rest of the Warriors here. There are some fantastic snippets to be read.

The Welwyn Marriage Wager series