A handsome hero, a willful heroine, and a horse with a misplaced sense of humor. (A sweet standalone Regency tale for the Holidays.)

Horse racing and Christmas go together like mincemeat pies and mulled wine. Unfortunately, only gentlemen get to enjoy the excitement of hooves pounding on the cold turf, and Miss Geraldine Foster is only too aware of that fact. She has a much-loved and unusual horse, and she's convinced the two of them can beat the other jockeys to win the annual Mistletoe Cup. But alas, she's unlikely to get the chance to show her skills, since ladies do not even consider doing such things.

However, this year may be different. Sir Blaine Kendall has arrived to take over his father's estate, and he's never been one to bend to society's dictates. Especially when confronted with an intriguing young lady who insists she could win the annual race.

It may be a mistake, but he devises a plan to allow her to enter. And from there...both are destined for adventure, and with it will come some inevitable bruises on bones-and hearts.

But fate is never short of surprises, and Blaine will learn that mistakes often produce unexpected and astonishing results. Is it possible for love to win the race? They say anything can happen at Christmas...