The heir to an earldom needs a suitable wife, but he falls arse-over-elbows for a governess with a shadowy past.

Dark-haired and wickedly handsome, Lord Diamond leads a charmed life, touted as the best thing since frothy syllabub. Every young lady in London wants his leg shackled to hers. Summering in Bath brings freedom from the marriage-minded Mayfair mothers and reaps a new crop of single females to enjoy. Problem solved!

Mrs. Alice Malcolm has an ideal situation, tutoring two young ladies in an upper-class home. A clean room, a roof over her head, and best of all, she is safe from the demands and threats of the past. Keeping her former identity hidden is crucial to staying alive. What does she care if she is living a lie?

While Adam pursues Alice to be his mistress-anything more is unthinkable-only two options remain for her . . . ignore his impossibly tempting amorous advances or flee for her life! Will pride, prejudice, and secrets keep these two from their happy ending?

Engaging characters, entertaining stories, and passionate romance with a touch of intrigue - you'll find it all in the books by USA Today bestselling author Sydney Jane Baily.