A Very Daring Christmas By Charlie Lane Review

During a Christmas trip to London, the Dowager pits the former lovers against each other. She declares that whoever finds the "most interesting" Christmas gift will win the right to return with her to Scotland.

is a Regency romance novella by USA Today bestselling author Charlie Lane . Originally appearing in the Naughty or Nice holiday anthology, it is part of her The Debutante Dares series and can be read as a standalone story. Plot Overview

For Pippa, winning means returning to the land she loves. For Bram, winning means keeping his job and securing an inheritance he has worked years for—but it also means losing Pippa, as the Dowager will only take one of them back. Core Themes & Style A Very Daring Christmas by Charlie Lane

While it contains romantic chemistry and one sex scene, it is often noted as one of the "sweetest" and "least steamy" installments in the series, focusing heavily on emotional warmth and the characters' history. Key Characters

A devoted and handsome steward who is at risk of losing his livelihood and inheritance for his love for Pippa. During a Christmas trip to London, the Dowager

The story follows , an artistic debutante who longs for the freedom of Scotland to paint, and Bram Shaw , her grandmother’s silver-eyed steward.

Pippa's "crafty" and controlling grandmother who acts as the primary antagonist by manipulating the couple's desires. Originally appearing in the Naughty or Nice holiday

The story centers on the "class" divide between a high-born lady and a steward.