A Governess to Awaken the Duke’s Heart: A Historical Regency Romance Novel

Upon her father’s death, Clara Whitcombe’s prospects have narrowed to a single thin thread. Her only lifeline now being a governess position, she arrives at Windmere Hall with a small trunk, a worn locket, and nowhere else left to turn. Against all odds, can Clara shush her heart‘s pounding for the cold-hearted master of the house?

Edward Ashcombe, the Duke of Blackmoor, is still aggrieved by his estranged sister’s passing. Left with the care of her two orphaned children, he resolves to employ a governess, but nothing prepares him for what is to come. Will he allow his heart and house to be warmed by the unexpected light Clara brings?

As Clara and Edward grow closer over the children’s upbringing, tender feelings deepen. When jealousy and manipulation turn the household against Clara, a choice must be made. Will Clara and the Duke fight for true love or let the bleakness of their pasts cost them their only chance at happiness?

"A Governess to Awaken the Duke’s Heart " is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Tropes: Governess, Brooding Hero, Opposites Attract.