I do enjoy a Bow Street Runner with a heart of gold and an Aristocrat who doesn't care.

"Kiss Me at Christmas" was just a fun read. Within the first chapter, the gauntlet tossed; Lady Regina comes to the Bow Street Office to ask Daffin Oakley to sleep with her (take her virginity) before she becomes engaged. They worked with others in a past book, and the flirting and a connection was obvious. She wants one night with someone of her choosing. Daffin is intrigued but turns her down.

But Regina is in danger, and the family calls upon Daffin to protect the family during Christmas. Tempting fate and his self-control, he moves into the family home while protecting and fighting his desires to pursue Regina.

Regina wants Daffin to give in to his urges; she wants to give in to her desires while attempting to ignore the older neighbor next door that wants to marry her for her family land.

Recommend. It's not a Christmas Romance, but a Romance that happens to be around Christmas, if that makes sense.

I received an ARC from St. Martins and Netgalley for an honest review.