Christmas Candles: Two Novellas

Two times, two places, two tender holiday romances

The Best Husband Money Can Buy

Regency England

Emma Stone, a lonely governess, inherits an unexpected fortune, and realizes that she can now have the husband and family she craves. Anthony Vaughn, the dashing distant cousin she has known since childhood, needs a fortune to pay his fathers debts and preserve the family estate. Together they strike a bargain--even though Emma knows she risks not only her fortune but her heart…

Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know

An American Western

English-born gambler Andrew Kane was ready to settle down when a wrongful conviction condemns him to be hanged. On his journey to the gallows, he meets despairing young widow Eliza Holden. Together, they find comfort and a stunning sense of connection. Can Eliza create a Christmas miracle for them both?

About the Author

A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday bestselling author, Mary Jo Putneys novels are known for psychological depth and intensity and include historical and contemporary romance, fantasy, and young adult fantasy. Winner of numerous writing awards, including two RITAs, three Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, and the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from Romance Writers of America, she has had numerous books listed among Library Journals and Booklists top romances of the year.