Disregarded & Adored: The Widower's Perfect Match

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.Each love story in this series can be read as a stand-alone. However, most readers prefer to read them in order. About MeHi, 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. About What I WriteI write love stories-not the tidy kind with perfect timing and easy resolution.My stories are about the hearts that ache a little louder, fall a little later, and carry more than they ever expected to. You'll meet heroines who've been hurt, heroes who protect with patience, and love that heals in slow, steady pulses.Whether set in England's ballrooms, Scotland's wild highlands, or time-tossed ruins, these are journeys of emotional courage. They're layered, sincere, and full of the kind of hope you find after everything else. My romances aren't escape-they're refuge. About Why I WriteAt their core, my books are love letters-to anyone who's ever doubted they were enough, struggled to be seen, or wondered if healing would ever come. I draw from personal experience, yes-but mostly I write for connection. For restoration. For the reader flipping pages late into the night, whispering please let them be okay.My settings shift-Regency England, Scottish Highlands, sometimes a little magic-but the heartbeat stays the same: tenderness. Bravery. Love that doesn't fix you, but walks with you while you become who you were meant to be.And if any part of my stories finds a place in your own… then I've written what I was meant to. I've always believed stories have the power to heal-and Love's Second Chance is where that belief first took root. Across twenty-three titles, each marriage of convenience quietly blossoms into something deeper: a journey of trust, redemption, and emotional courage.These couples don't just fall in love-they learn to mend what's been broken inside. The grief they carry, the fears they hide, the pasts they think they've outrun... all of it finds space to breathe and, bit by bit, to heal.Over the years, readers have written to tell me these