Christmas with the Lords

URGENTLY WANTED: a nanny for Christmas. Seeking an adventurous nanny to work for the aristocratic Lord family at their country estate. Must love naughty dogs, mischievous children and Christmas chaos. Room and board provided.Penny Windlesham is stunned when her long-term boyfriend suddenly dumps her, leaving her with a broken heart just in time for Christmas. At a loose end, she accepts a job as a short-term nanny to a family she’s never met. Climbing aboard a train bound for the Dorset countryside, a tear rolls down her cheek. Alone, working and amongst strangers… could her Christmas be any less magical?As she crunches up the family’s frost-covered drive, Penny’s spirits lift when she glimpses her home for the next month: an enormous manor house, its windows glowing with firelight and festooned with twinkling holly. And, as she settles into her role caring for the adorable Lord children, she finds herself surrounded by a quirky cast of characters, including loveably frazzled Spanish chef Pilar and the children’s grouchy uncle, Lando Lord.Despite Penny’s attempts to avoid him, the darkly handsome Lando seems to be everywhere – hanging around like Scrooge amidst the happy present-wrapping and gingerbread baking. Apparently he wasn’t always this way… is there some secret reason he’s so cranky at Christmas?When Lando is commissioned to carve a beautiful new Nativity scene for the local church, Penny blushingly agrees to be his model, and a sudden spark flickers between them. But it’s not long before the past comes knocking, and Penny discovers exactly why Lando left his old life behind…A heartwarming and feel-good holiday story full of Christmas magic! Fans of Beth Moran, Donna Ashcroft and Trisha Ashley will love Christmas with the Lords. What readers are saying about this book "Romantic Christmas perfection! Christmas with the Lords is utterly charming, gentle and funny – the perfect cosy Christmas read." Bestselling author Leonie Mack, ?????“This was freaking funny, the family was batsh*t crazy and I'm obsessed. This really was a heartwarming and feel-good holiday story full of Christmas magic!” Reader review, ?????“This is just a perfect read. A love story, with very cute children, beautiful food descriptions and a rocky path to find true love… Perfect. Read it.” Reader review, ?????“What a perfect Christmas read! I've always loved Hallmark-type Christmassy films, but rarely encountered book versions that were as highly enjoyable as this one… it's the laugh-out-loud kind of romance and perfect to set you into the Christmas spirit…. I was hooked!" Reader review, ?????“A thoroughly beautiful, heartwarming Christmas story. This book is full of hot chocolates, champagne, festive films and romance thrown in for good measure!... Left me feeling all gooey inside!” Reader review, ?????“So utterly Christmassy and cosy, that I’m counting down ‘til December now.” Reader review, ?????“A wonderfully warm and cosy Christmas read... Just what you need to help you get into the Christmas spirit.” Reader review, ?????“This is a warm, lively and very fun read… The setting is brilliant, the family are both mad and wonderful and this is everything you want in an uplifting read.” Reader review, ?????“This was such a wonderful and enjoyable read!!!! I loved this book.” Reader review, ?????“Such a cute holiday romance story… highly recommend.” Reader review, ?????