11/26/25 BookQW = RUN

DECEITFUL PROMISES

(A Letters to Santa Story)

This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected.

“So, this is what a Harvard education has done to you. I should have fought your mother on it and never allowed you to go. However,” Oscar conceded softly, “there isn’t anything I won’t give her. Even Harvard and its radical ideals. Nevertheless, I agreed to that very expensive degree you are so willingly ready to throw aside. Your mother and I only want you to be happy and prosper, marry for love, and have a family of your own.”

“A degree that you’d hoped to use to your advantage,” Kit grunted. “I studied what you wanted, and what I wanted. Now it’s time for me to go where no one can associate me with ‘The Lion.’ I do have a plan.”

“I imagine you do,” Oscar sneered tightly. “I have no doubt Larry Sanford is part of this plan of yours. You two always seem to be scheming something.”

“Yes, Larry and I have discussed this, and he agreed with me. I plan to take a chance and be part of an opportunity to live my life the way I want. To make a name for myself in architecture.” Kit watched his father nod his head, his mouth stern but curiosity flashing in his eyes. “You may have heard, the Unassigned Lands in the west are being opened to new settlers in April.”

“Yes, I’ve heard the rumors,” Oscar muttered, his mouth twisting into a tight line. “You have it all figured out, do you? Larry Sanford is nothing but an adventurer, and you’d be better off disassociating with him.”

 

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11/19/25 BookQW = JAM

DECEITFUL PROMISES

(A Letters to Santa Story)

This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected.

“I witnessed Mr. Sanford and Miss Wakefield in the hotel dining room, with their heads together. They were leaning into each other and whispering!” Lydia said, jamming her gloves into her clutch purse.

“Larry and Clara? Are you sure?” Kit looked away, struggling to hold in the chuckle about to surface. Larry was a grown man, and Clara could always take care of herself, he was positive whatever Lydia was implying was a misconception.

“Don’t be ridiculous, of course, I’m sure!” Lydia stammered. “In proper society that wouldn’t be allowed. Not without an escort for Miss Wakefield anyway.”

“Hmm, given that it was Larry and Clara you saw, I’m sure that it is quite innocent.” Kit averted looking at her accusing gaze and topped off his coffee. “I can’t imagine why they would be sitting that close to one another since they’ve only just met.”

“You mean you’re not going to do anything about it? You’re not going to talk to Mr. Sanford?” Lydia gasped, her hand at her throat in shock.

 

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11/12/25 BookQW = GIRL

DECEITFUL PROMISES

(A Letters to Santa Story)

This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected.

 

“Not really enough time to fall in love with the lucky lady,” Kit muttered under his breath, adding a stroke of light blue to the canvas. Unless he finds the only one who had his heart, he’ll have to settle for companionship with someone else. “Falling in love doesn’t happen every day, my friend.”

“Ah, yes. The elusive Wakefield girl you’ve been pining over these years,” Larry whispered over Kit’s shoulder. “You’ll have to forego the hearts and flowers in this matter, Kit. Have you even thought about it? Or are you too busy trying not to be your father you’ve forgotten?”

“Forgotten what? My monetary debt was paid in full last month, which I’m sure my father was a bit surprised to have received the last payment so soon. As for a woman to marry, I’ve spent so much time making sure the business grew, I pushed that one element far away.” Kit twisted the lid of a paint jar tightly. “I didn’t expect my art would take up the time waiting for clients. And since my debt is paid in full, I’m obligated to marry to please my mother.”

“And do you think for one moment your father will wait for you to satisfy that part of the agreement?” Larry chuckled under his breath. “You may be his only son, but you know your father when it comes to business. You, my friend, entered into a business agreement with him.”

  

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11/5/25 BookQW = COLOR

DECEITFUL PROMISES

(A Letters to Santa Story)

This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected.

The sun rose on the Eastern horizon, bringing light into the dark. Lydia opened her pocketbook and pulled out the envelope that held both her ticket stub and two letters. She’d already seen more cities across the country than she could ever hope to visit in a lifetime, and soon her journey would come to an end at a place called Wildwood.

But only for a short time as she planned on returning to New York City to claim her rightful place in society as soon as she could. It didn’t matter to her if she returned a newlywed wife or a grieving woman, if she inherited the Dawson fortune, it was all the same to her.

Slipping a finger under the back seal, she flipped it open and pulled out the cream-colored paper. Her fingers trembled as she unfolded the letter Madame Harper had given her and began reading the neat penmanship.

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