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Isabelle Thomas, struggling with poverty and alone on the run, is offered a governess position by William Stanton, the Earl of Lennox. She takes the job, drawn by the promise of stability and the chance to care for the Earl’s ward. As Isabelle and the tall, broad‑shouldered Earl work closely together, a fierce attraction develops, culminating in a memorable, bone‑melting kiss. Though Isabelle feels she must leave, the Earl has different plans for his innocent governess, setting the stage for a romantic conflict set against the backdrop of Regency society.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Sarah Elliott
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