Books like Rules of Surrender by Christina Dodd

Lady Charlotte Dalrumple is a paragon of propriety, her career as a governess defined by discipline and decorum. She is summoned to reform the indolent and uncouth Lord Wynter Ruskin, whose worldly experiences have left him socially careless. While Charlotte's reputation for conduct has never faltered, Wynter's lack of manners—and growing attraction—threaten her carefully cultivated image. As their relationship develops, Charlotte must confront her own hidden desires, and Wynter faces the temptation of intimacy, every step measured against the rigid etiquette of their society. Together they discover that true affection cannot flourish within the confines of old rules without a willingness to adapt. Set in Regency England, this romance explores themes of social hierarchy, the role of women in education, and the delicate balance between duty and passion.

First publish date: 2000