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When a widowed father finds his twin sons restless, he turns to the most famous London advice columnist, Lady Truelove, for help. The Earl of Kenyon needs a practical tutor for his rebellious heirs—someone tough enough to bring them back to order. Mrs. Amanda Leighton, a former schoolteacher and governess, believes she has the perfect skills for the role. Facing societal expectations that only men can serve as tutors, she convinces Lord Kenyon to give her a chance, presenting herself as a male teacher. The truth quickly comes to light as the boys murmur of a woman teaching in ill-fitting suits. The Earl, initially uneasy, discovers more than just academic instruction in Amanda’s unconventional methods—he is drawn into a world of desire, seduction, and an unexpected chance at love. This tale of hidden identity, family bonds, and passionate reinvention weaves together the elements of a historical romance with the intrigue of a secret‑keeping governess, all set against the backdrop of Regency England.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Laura Lee Guhrke
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