Vincent grinned, grabbed a sheet from the bed, and draped it over the painting. “And I’m quite determined that your wedding night be perfect in every way.”

He came back to stand before her, cupped her cheeks in his hands. The golden glow was in his eyes, though his expression was intensely serious for a moment.

“I love you so much, I’m not sure how to express it, Rissa. You’ve brought light into what was darkness. I existed, but I wasn’t living. Can you understand what I mean? You filled a void in my life I didn’t know I had.”

“Don’t make me cry,” she said, moisture gathering in her turquoise eyes.

He smiled gently just before he hugged her close. “I don’t mind your sympathy tears. They show me how much you love me.”

“I’d rather show you in other ways.”

“You do. You show me in so many ways, but I’ll never get enough. I’m so glad that you’re my wife, Rissa. And I promise to make you glad of it also, every day, for the rest of your life.”

She wiped the tears from her eyes, gave him a brilliant smile. “You’ve already begun.”

About the Author

About the Author

One of the world’s most successful authors of historical romance, every one of Johanna Lindsey’s previous novels has been a national bestseller, and several of her titles have reached the #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list. Ms. Lindsey lives in New England with her family.

Praise for The Holiday Present

Praise for The Holiday Present

“If you’re looking for sensuality, you won’t be disappointed in JOHANNA LINDSEY.”
Chicago Sun-Times

A mysterious gift reveals the tender and tempestuous love affair between a beautiful gypsy and a duke that began the Malory dynasty in
The Present

“One of the world’s most popular romance writers, Lindsey’s Yule story will brighten the day for the reader.”
Abilene Reporter News

“A delightful, warmhearted treat . . . I loved it.”
Rendezvous

A handsome baron’s rightful vengeance is undone when he loses his heart at Christmastime to the spirited beauty whose family he has sworn to ruin in
Home for the Holidays

“An entertaining read on a wintry night—a thoughtful gift for a fan of romantic fiction.”
Albany Times-Union

Books by Johanna Lindsey

Books by Johanna Lindsey

ALL I NEED IS YOU

ANGEL

BRAVE THE WILD WIND

CAPTIVE BRIDE

DEFY NOT THE HEART

FIRES OF WINTER

A GENTLE FEUDING

GENTLE ROGUE

GLORIOUS ANGEL

HEART OF A WARRIOR

HEART OF THUNDER

A HEART SO WILD

HEARTS AFLAME

THE HEIR

THE HOLIDAY PRESENT

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

JOINING

KEEPER OF THE HEART

LOVE ME FOREVER

LOVE ONLY ONCE

THE MAGIC OF YOU

MAN OF MY DREAMS

ONCE A PRINCESS

PARADISE WILD

A PIRATE'S LOVE

THE PRESENT

PRISONER OF MY DESIRE

THE PURSUIT

SAVAGE THUNDER

SAY YOU LOVE ME

SECRET FIRE

SILVER ANGEL

SO SPEAKS THE HEART