Celebrate a Regency England New Year's Eve with this FREE and steamy short story from award-winning author Katherine Grant... With one night left of freedom, will Bernard choose to obey duty or follow his heart? New Year’s Eve, 1810 Bernard Talbot, Earl of Gresham, is ready to take the next step: make Miss Lisbeth Dawes his countess and continue the Gresham legacy. Then, just in time for the New Year’s masquerade ball, Annabelle returns. Annabelle is Bernard’s first and only love, lost to the Duke of Surrey seven years ago. Now she is widowed and hoping to step back into Bernard’s life. With just one night left before his wedding, Bernard must decide whether to honor duty or follow his heart. This second-chance short story is the perfect 1-hour read for fans of Alexa Aston, Carrie Lomax, and Jillian Eaton! Dive in for a scandalous house party and two lovers torn asunder finally reunited. This quick read includes on-page intimacy for fans of spicy romance!