For years, Abigail Linton devoted herself to caring for her parents and her siblingsâ children. Now, eager to create a life of her own, Abby seizes upon a position as a governess on a neighboring estate.
Unfortunately, her absentee employer is Maxwell Bryce, the Duke of Rothwell, the notorious rake who once broke her youthful heart. But since he hasnât set foot on his estate for fifteen years, Abby assumes sheâll never have to lay eyes on him ever again. Then, from out of nowhere, Max appears. He is stunned to come face-to-face with the girl he fell for years agoâbefore he went away and she stopped writing to him...even though Abby swears that he is the one who left her without a word. Could it be that this spirited, witty spinster has won Maxâs heart all over againâand that they may have a second chance at love?