The Marriage Bargain

Re-release (2012) Secret Cravings Publishing

When her parents were killed in a carriage accident, young Emily Dancy attempts to save herself from the clutches of her hateful, adopted uncle and guardian. She manages to escape from him and finds employment as governess to the Earl of Leathem’s ward. She is to help the untutored, countrified girl into marriage-worthy. By the same token, she hopes to be safe until she reaches her majority and can claim an inheritance.

Gavin Fielding, is made guardian of a young female in an unknown person’s will. As a firm bachelor he needs help, and he hires Emily to teach his ward what she must know to be launched onto London’s Marriage Mart. Somewhat intrigued by the young governess, he asks his aunt to sponsor his ward’s debut by adding her consequence. Lady Parcells breaks her ankle and can’t get around to help, so Gavin has to change his plans. He offers a marriage bargain to Lilianne’s governess.

Emily is saved from her nasty, adopted uncle when he is arrested and jailed as a spy.

The marriage bargain also would help the earl’s problem.

Meanwhile, dark forces work again the couple as they attempt to stay one step ahead of danger and yet, keep from falling in love.

Content Notes: Spicy, Historical, Regency