Her Perfect Earl — Bethany Brooks

Picture of Perfection

Esmerelda Fortune would never have accepted the position of governess to the Earl of Ashforth's infamous brood of five children were it not for the lure of Life of Corinna -- he ancient manuscript in the widower's possession, which Esmie desperately needs to complete her studies. Besides, her employer will need her only until his wedding....

Five years after his wife's death, Julian Armstrong, the proud Earl of Ashforth, has decided to remarry. And, like his wardrobe, estate, and everything else (save the children, who have run off three governesses since Christmas), this new wife must be flawless. The heiress Miss Lambton is just that. In Julian she arouses no passion, but no one ever has. That is, until he comes face-to-face with a certain intelligent nymph tiptoeing through his private library...

Hero: Julian Armstrong, Earl of Ashforth
Heroine: Esmerelda Fortune