Disregarded & Adored: The Widower's Perfect Match

by Bree Wolf

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She watched her daughter marry the man of her dreams. And wondered if love had passed her by. Viscountess Elaine Winters, twice married and never cherished, has settled into the quiet grace of life’s later years. With her grown daughter now happily wed, Elaine wears a gentle smile and a politely buried ache—one that only deepens in the hush of winter. And then one snowy mishap at Errington Hall stirs something long forgotten: possibility.

He’s waited silently. This Christmas, he steps forward. Gilbert Stirling, Earl of Errington, has admired Elaine for years—her spirit, her resilience, her elegance. But duty, timing, and decorum kept him from reaching out. Until now. With their children scheming and snowflakes falling, fate cracks open a door. Gilbert takes the risk—and this time, he won’t let silence win.

Love doesn’t belong to youth. It belongs to those brave enough to believe. As the days grow colder and their quiet connection warms, Elaine faces the question she never let herself ask: is it too late for love? Or was it simply waiting for her to be ready? Because hearts don’t age. They wait. And her story… might be just beginning.

She thought her time had passed. He knows her moment is now.

❄️ If you’ve ever wondered if love has an expiration date—and dared to believe your heart might still be seen… this story is yours.

NOTE: Each love story in this series can be read as a stand-alone. However, most readers prefer to read them in order.

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Book Details

Genre

Historical Romance

Subgenre

Holiday (Christmas, Valentine’s, etc.), Regency (1811–1820)

Series

Love's Second Chance Series • Book 19

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

2 Mild

Violence

1 None

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

2 Mild

Publication Date

November 11, 2021

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novella

Sensitive Themes

Arranged or forced marriage

Representation

Older adult main character (50+), Single-parent or widowed-parent protagonist

About the Author

Hi, I’m Bree Wolf—a USA Today bestselling author, former academic, and life-long lover of stories. I studied English and Specialized Translation, wandered the halls of universities, spending more years than I should have trying to be reasonable.Eventually, that quiet, persistent voice in my head said: It’s time to write.I’ve since published over fifty historical romances, each one stitched together from pieces of my own heart: doubts, regrets, fears, and messy, hopeful dreams. I love chocolate (especially when chapters get emotional), cry far too easily at my keyboard, and have a deep spiritual bond with cats… which is tragically one-sided, as I’m terribly allergic. A lifelong heartbreak, truly.