Merry Little Match : A Christmas Enemies-to-Lovers Closed-Door Regency Romance

Inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, this closed-door christmas regency romance follows Lady Clara Ashford as she turns her Yuletide house party into a daring scheme to save her family from ruin. When her plans clash with the infuriating and devastatingly handsome Nicolaus Croft, a battle of wits ensues—one laced with simmering attraction, festive chaos, and unexpected alliances.An earl’s daughter should never be caught gasping at gossip, let alone cause it. But Lady Clara Ashford has always been a rule-breaker. Whispers of Clara's scandalous schemes swirl through the drawing rooms of London’s elite.Infamous for her wild antics—from clandestine book clubs devouring Byron’s most daring works to her perpetually muddied hems — Clara’s escapades leave every mother in the marriage mart clutching their pearls in horror. But her reckless freedom comes to a crashing halt when she returns home to find her father gravely ill.Suddenly, her family’s earldom is poised to slip into the grasp of a conniving cousin. Clara and her sister Evie stand on the brink of ruin right as Christmas approaches. Before their cousin Rupert can force Evie to marry him, Clara must meddle her way into a love-match for her sister during the Yuletide festivities at their estate.However, she didn’t account for someone determined to thwart her at every turn. When the infuriating Nicolaus Croft uncovers Clara’s plans to ensnare his friend, they are caught in a battle of wits.As Christmas balls turn into scandalous disasters and mistletoe mischief abounds, Clara must battle both her cousin’s dastardly plans and her own attraction to Nicolaus to save her family before it’s too late.What Readers Are Saying:"This is a book where I can say that I loved every moment. There were Christmas elements; there were heartfelt moments; moments to laugh and moments of such depth that caught me by surprise.""This cozy Christmas romance has all the makings of a picturesque holiday. There’s late night baking, ice skating, caroling, dancing, and just enough well placed wagers to keep things interesting. I love the close family interactions and how Clara and her family take care of each other. Books about sisters are always the best. Clara and Nicolaus have a delightfully fun way of bantering and competing over every moment that balances the sweeter, tender romance of Evie and Theodore.""For fans of Jane Austen, Bridgerton, and A HOLIDAY BY GASLIGHT, Merry Little Match delivers a heartwarming closed-door Regency romance full of Christmas cheer.""This book was exactly what I needed to get into the Christmas spirit – from the cozy, festive atmosphere to the heartwarming characters. The pacing, the setting, and the overall vibe of the book are just magical – I felt like I was right there in the story, surrounded by all the Christmas magic and holiday wonder.""Clara is a character I immediately loved from the first page- she's so dynamic, fun, and full of life - completely unrestrained by society's expectations. There's amazing character development that doesn't dim her light or try to make her "less" in any way. Her sister Evie is all sweetness, quiet strength, and responsibility. And the best part is you get to see her love story too (and it honestly had me swooning just as much as the main romance)"This heartwarming Regency holiday romance will captivate readers who love clever, rule-breaking heroines, dashing and reluctant heroes, and humorous enemies-to-lovers dynamics. With its laugh-out-loud humor, electric chemistry, and heartfelt moments, this story promises a cozy escape for readers craving romance and festive drama under the mistletoe. Read more