Huntley

<p>Miss Cordelia Adams doesn't need to work not really. Her parents' death left her bereft but comfortable. However as a confirmed spinster she's afraid that if she doesn't find something meaningful with which to occupy her days she'll go mad. When she responds to an advertisement for employment as a governess to a marquess's daughter she undertakes the long travel to Cornwall with a hopeful spirit.</p><p>Only between a thrown wheel that leaves her unconscious an overbearing housekeeper and a handsome marquess who appears to hate his daughter apprehension soon begins to seem the more intelligent choice. And then there's the midnight wailing...</p><p>Damien Huntington has a secret and he's determined to keep it from the alluring governess. After all he's made something of a habit out of keeping secrets. Besides if he wants to hate his daughter that's his business. Providing her with a home is all he owes the young girl and only because he's made a bargain to do so.</p><p>But as Cordelia works her way into his life he finds his edges softening. Only he cannot have her. She deserves his respect but marriage is impossible for two very good reasons. So when sparks begin to fly in this story filled with romance and misadventure what can he do but call her employment terminated after a Christmas they all wish could last forever?</p><p>Will Fate that denied them her favor suddenly reverses course and allow true love to conquer all?<br><br><strong>You don't have to have money and lands to have a noble heart as these stories of historical romance will prove. Find love in unexpected places and situations across time with the Noble Hearts series.</strong></p>