A Governess for the Rakish Earl: a Historical Regency Romance Novel and Yearning in The

Under her father’s strict rule, Clara Whitaker learned to hide her fiery spirit. Yet, her new role as governess brings her close to the rakish Earl of Hartwell, igniting scandal. Will she risk her heart and reputation for a rake and the child she’s come to love?Blake Barrett, the rakish Earl of Hartwell, never expected an abandoned child to upend his life. Struggling with duty and his past, hiring Clara seemed the perfect solution, until her allure sparks forbidden desires. Can he resist temptation, or risk losing it all?As dreatful rumors swirl and the search for the child’s family reveals shocking secrets, Clara and Blake are drawn closer to a dangerous passion. With forces conspiring to pull them apart, can they fight their desire long enough to keep the child safe, or will their love destroy everything they’ve worked to protect?Tropes: Governess, Reforming the Rake, Abandoned Child, Forbidden love”A Governess for the Rakish Earl” is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.