For years, Abigail Linton dedicated herself to caring for her parents and her siblings’ kids. Now, wanting to create a lifestyle of her own, Abby seizes upon a posture being a governess on the neighboring estate. Unfortunately, her absentee company is definitely Maxwell Bryce, the Duke of Rothwell, the notorious rake who once broke her younger heart. But since he hasn’t arranged foot on his property for fifteen years, Abby assumes she’ll never have to lay eye on him again. Then, from out of nowhere, Maximum appears. He is stunned to arrive face-to-face with the girl he fell for years ago-before he went apart and she ceased composing to him…despite the fact that Abby swears that he is the main one who remaining her without a word. Could it be that spirited, witty spinster offers won Max’s center all over again-and that they may have another chance at like?