A Cinderella Governess for the Duke

Amelia Montrose has spent her life in the shadows, raised by a strict woman who refused to reveal the truth of her origins. When her adoptive mother dies, Amelia is cast out and takes a position as governess at Ashford Hall. There, she finds herself drawn to the enigmatic Duke of Belvoir, whose family’s hidden secrets may be intertwined with her own.

Captain Julian Ashford, the Duke of Belvoir, never expected his inheritance would bring so much emotional turmoil. Haunted by his father’s cryptic deathbed confession and forced into a courtship he does not desire, Julian is torn between duty and the undeniable, unsettling attraction he feels toward Amelia, the estate’s spirited and enigmatic new governess.

When Amelia is accused of theft and her fraudulent references are exposed, she is dismissed from Ashford Hall, leaving her future uncertain. As she works to clear her name, Julian must decide if he can stand by her or if his family’s expectations will force him to choose duty over love. Can their bond survive the storm, or will the secrets prove too great a barrier for them?

Tropes: Cinderella with a Twist, Forbidden Love, Fated Lovers, Slow Burn

"A Cinderella Governess for the Duke" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.