The Earl's Runaway Governess

The Earl's Runaway Governess
Catherine Tinley

Who knew living with an Earl… …would lead to such temptation? Marianne Grant’s new identity as a governess is meant to keep her safe. But then she meets her new employer, Ash, Earl of Kingswood, and she immediately knows his handsome good looks are a danger of their own! Brusque on first meeting, Ash quickly shows his compassionate side. Yet Marianne doesn’t dare reveal the truth! Unless Ash really could be the safe haven she’s been looking for…

Who knew living with an earl...

...would lead to such temptation?

Marianne Grant’s new identity as a governess is meant to keep her safe. But then she meets her new employer, Ash, Earl of Kingswood, and she immediately knows his handsome good looks are a danger of their own! Brusque on first meeting, Ash quickly shows his compassionate side. Yet Marianne doesn’t dare reveal the truth! Unless Ash really could be the safe haven she’s been looking for...

CATHERINE TINLEY has loved reading and writing since childhood, and has a particular fondness for love, romance and happy endings. She lives in Ireland with her husband, children, dog and kitten, and can be reached at catherinetinley.com (http://www.catherinetinley.com), as well as through Facebook and @CatherineTinley (http://www.@CatherineTinley) on Twitter.

Also by Catherine Tinley (#u1c8cfdd4-a808-5734-8021-39de660cecd1)

The Chadcombe Marriages miniseries

Waltzing with the Earl

The Captain’s Disgraced Lady

The Makings of a Lady

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The Earl’s Runaway Governess

Catherine Tinley

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THE EARL’S RUNAWAY GOVERNESS

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Contents

Cover (#uff94b676-e532-53d8-8350-78eb8152a430)

Back Cover Text (#u606d205a-625e-5f89-885c-6b0576c1c67e)

About the Author (#u9d1eeadf-cdbe-5238-9a95-6f17e86cd0e2)

Booklist (#uabe87ebc-a1b9-5817-851a-54abe488bac8)

Title Page (#ufe4d048a-e041-5a96-9d76-47309ae033af)

Copyright (#u8868f32d-42fd-5bdc-8626-b2b8586dc8b8)

Dedication (#u4c8b2feb-cdb3-5f39-86d6-31805d6870e3)

Chapter One (#u979ec9f9-006a-4f96-a303-0c4645dfb899)

Chapter Two (#u704a666c-235a-57ff-ae79-33ac6b0e3c2a)

Chapter Three (#uac7b6a59-16f7-51e2-804a-d4b977fbada7)

Chapter Four (#u6a9f3a7b-840b-51da-af4d-84c7c633d14c)

Chapter Five (#ud3368803-cbf9-55e3-88e6-01d2817d03a4)

Chapter Six (#u6ea49bd1-80b0-5bb7-ae9f-7060bc8c80b0)

Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Ten (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eleven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen (#litres_trial_promo)