The Governess and the Duke in Grief
(2025)(The second book in the Courting Season series)
A novel by Emily Barnet
A grieving duke. A determined governess. A house filled with secrets.
Miss Gillian Audley accepts a governess position at Clarenwood, knowing her family’s future depends on it. But nothing prepares her for the eerie whispers haunting its halls, or the brooding duke who seems more ghost than man.
Marcus Carmichael, Duke of Clarenwood, has locked his heart away, tormented by his wife’s mysterious death and the scandal that still lingers. He expects little from Miss Audley, until her quiet strength and kindness begin to thaw the ice around his soul.
But Clarenwood hides more than sorrow. As dark secrets stir and unseen threats close in, Gillian and Marcus must confront the past before it destroys their chance at love.
Would you like to emphasize any specific element more, romance, mystery, or intrigue?
*If you enjoy strong-willed characters, simmering romance, and a story packed with intrigue, don’t miss your chance to read this enchanting Historical Romance novel.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after guaranteed to warm your heart.
Also available with Kindle Unlimited!
Genre: Historical Romance
Miss Gillian Audley accepts a governess position at Clarenwood, knowing her family’s future depends on it. But nothing prepares her for the eerie whispers haunting its halls, or the brooding duke who seems more ghost than man.
Marcus Carmichael, Duke of Clarenwood, has locked his heart away, tormented by his wife’s mysterious death and the scandal that still lingers. He expects little from Miss Audley, until her quiet strength and kindness begin to thaw the ice around his soul.
But Clarenwood hides more than sorrow. As dark secrets stir and unseen threats close in, Gillian and Marcus must confront the past before it destroys their chance at love.
Would you like to emphasize any specific element more, romance, mystery, or intrigue?
*If you enjoy strong-willed characters, simmering romance, and a story packed with intrigue, don’t miss your chance to read this enchanting Historical Romance novel.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after guaranteed to warm your heart.
Also available with Kindle Unlimited!
Genre: Historical Romance
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