With so many of his seven sons scattered, the holiday holds little joy for the Earl of Campion until the arrival of an intriguing young widow.

Lady Warwick trusts no man, even the legendary Campion. But a winter storm forces her to seek shelter at his castle, where the festivities-and her enigmatic host-are like nothing she has ever known.

Can the Twelve Days of Christmas thaw Campion's famous reserve and melt the lady's heart?

Deborah Simmons is a talented writer whose stories I always look forward to reading-and this one is no exception. An Unexpected Guest is at its heart, the simple story of two nice people falling in love at Christmastime. Mmmmm. What could be more romantic?" - All About Romance

Two-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is a USA Today bestselling author of historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy.