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Nobleman Arthur Trelawney, skilled in covert communication for the government, is hardly prepared for the world of children. When he accepts a widowed acquaintance's two infants into his household, he sees an opportunity to practice caring for orphaned children at his family estate. The practical idea develops into romance when he meets Maris Oliver, the gentle nurse tending the orphans. Both conceal past secrets that jeopardize their safety and the fragile trust between them. As their bond deepens, Arthur must decide whether to risk everything for a love that could protect the children beneath their care.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Jo Ann Brown
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