She was never meant to be a servant. He was never expected to be a gentleman.

Clara Hatfield was not born to answer bells, clean linens, and carry hot water. But with her father’s promised fortune missing, her stepbrother tightening his grip, and nowhere respectable left to turn, she takes the only position she can find—a temporary upper housemaid at the grand Bellthorne Hall during the highly anticipated Yuletide house party.

She has every intention of keeping her head down until after the party, earning her wages, sending her letters, and finding the solicitor who holds the key to her future.

Then Mr. Oliver Cole arrives.

Charming, careless, and far too accustomed to being forgiven, Oliver has spent his life in whatever way he pleases—with whatever woman he pleases. But that changes when he meets the housemaid, Clara. He’s never been around a maid who speaks so polished, changes bedding so haphazardly, and sees straight through his every mischievous smile. He knows a servant should be left alone, but as the house party continues, the Christmas spirit pulls him straight into the pursuing spirit.

As stolen moments, ruined cravats, and whispered secrets, draw them together, Oliver must change his ways—and Clara must decide whether to keep hiding below stairs or risk everything on a gentleman she hopes may finally become worthy of her.

This clean, Regency Christmas romance features hidden identities, plenty of house party fun, and a delicious, slow-burn romance.