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Leah Shaw, a lively and opinionated governess, arrives at Renforth Hall with plans to travel abroad. Her presence brightens the life of Hayden Latimer, the Duke of Northam's son, yet she is determined to return after one year. When marriage enters the picture, Leah faces the dilemma of balancing her fierce independence with the possibility of love. The duke must learn how to court a woman who has no interest in the traditional betrothal that could shatter her freedom. Set against the backdrop of Regency society, the story explores themes of social customs, the evolving role of governesses, and the tension between aristocratic expectations and personal desire.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Deborah Hale
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