Friends become lovers in this gothic romance Will this Christmas. Change their lives again? After self-made gentleman Freddie Walton rescued penniless Philomena Nichols at Christmas eight years ago, he never imagined that he would build his empire with her. Yet whilst they have created a life together as friends, Freddie can't let their special connection become more than that. Not when his dangerous past continues to haunt him. But what happens when Freddie's feelings for Philomena also refuse to stay hidden? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Gentlemen of Mystery Book 1: The Housekeeper of Thornhallow Hall Book 2: The Marquess of Yew Park House Book 3: The Gentleman of Holly Street.