Books like A Racy Affair by Roberta Leigh
Emma takes a temporary position as governess for the Adams family in Brazil, expecting a routine assignment. The family’s patriarch, automobile designer Brett Adams, exudes a striking sex appeal that captivates Emma, yet he remains emotionally distant. As Emma observes Brett’s neglect of his daughter, she wrestles with the challenge of confronting her employer and protecting the child.
The novel explores themes of romance, emotional longing, and the complexities of balancing personal involvement in a family’s domestic affairs.
Readers are drawn into a tale of desire and duty set against the affluent backdrop of a Brazilian household.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Roberta Leigh
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