A wounded blacksmith. A woman with a past. A Christmas Eve encounter that could change everything. She has a past she must keep hidden. He has a past he longs to forget. But the magic of the festive season may open their hearts to love. She will not repeat her past mistakes... Caroline Brown once made a choice she deeply regrets, costing her the trust of a dear friend. Now, she is determined to build a new life as the owner of a thriving dressmaking shop in the bustling town of Chatternwell. Love is not in her plans-especially not with the brooding blacksmith across the street. But when the local doctor seeks her help on Christmas Eve, she cannot refuse. He has sworn to keep his distance... William Jackson has kept to himself ever since returning home from war. The spirited dressmaker down the street is a distraction he does not need-until an injury on Christmas Eve leaves him in her care. Her kindness and quiet strength unsettle him in ways he never expected. Can the spirit of Christmas bring healing, hope, and the courage to open their hearts? Mrs. Brown and the Christmas Gift is the delightful fifth book in the Dazzling Debutantes series of clean Regency romance books. If you like worthy heroes, fast-paced plots, and enduring connections, then you'll adore Jarrett's charming novel. Can be read as a standalone book.