A First-Footer for Lady Jane: A Sweet Regency Christmas Story

This Hogmanay quickie has Lady Jane taking control of her life, and bringing Captain Spencer Ingram along with her. A wizen former highlander grandfather gives Jane advice and she unwittingly takes it. No real push is needed, she knows her own mind and her heart is leading her to her happiness!

A First-Footer for Lady Jane is a sweet Regency holiday novella by author Jennifer Ashley. This story first appeared in the collection ‘Tis the Season. I love holiday novella’s and I’m a big of Jennifer Ashley’s writing so I couldn’t wait to read this story! Captain Spencer Ingram has accompanied his friend Major John Barnett to a childhood friend’s home to celebrate Hogmanay. The tradition of Hogmanay states that the First-Footer over the threshold will marry the most eligible daughter of the house. Lady Jane Randolph has a childhood understanding with Major John Barnett. So when Spencer is the first person to step over the threshold on Hogmanay, why does her heart leap and relief overflow her? What an adorable story! It’s obvious from meeting these characters that there are no serious feelings between Jane and John. They were neighbors and childhood friends who were just expected to eventually marry when they got older. As for Spencer & Jane, there’s an immediate attraction when they meet for the first time. As they spend time together, Jane starts questioning everything she always believed. I liked Spencer and Jane and wanted to see them find a way to be together. I have to say the star of this story was Grandfather MacDonald in more ways than one! ;-) He was a fabulous character! This was a quick and enjoyable read that put a smile on my face! A great story from a great author!