The Meaning of Love by Stephanie Laurens

The Meaning of Love by Stephanie Laurens is another one of the fun historical fiction books.  It is the fifth book of the Lady Osbaldestone Christmas Chronicles.  The novels do not need to be read in order and each can be read as a stand alone.  

Melissa North first met Julian Delamere when they were very young, they sparked but they knew it was the wrong time.  Years later Melissa sees Julian across the ballroom and they are drawn together.  Julian Delamere was a Viscount, but due to the death of his father is now the Earl of Carsely.   That night they became engaged – only it was way more convoluted than the simple sentence.  

There seems to be some type of plot in the air.  A plot that could kill Julian or Melissa.  They are not sure who was shot at and why.  This starts the suspense that builds up in the novel.  Melissa and Julian have a lot to discuss and decide on before marrying, but being killed was not on their list, but it seems to be on someone’s list.

The Meaning of Love (Lady Osbaldestone Christmas Chronicles) by Stephanie Laurens was a fun historical read with a good twist.