The Duke’s Marriage Mission

 

The Duke’s Marriage Mission, by Deborah Hale, tells the tale of Leah Shaw moving to Renforth Abbey to teach the Duke’s invalid son.  She does not realize exactly what this latest job would entail!

When Leah meets first Kit, then his father, the Duke, she immediately knows this young boy needs her form of teaching.  His father’s methods were much too rigid.  After the Duke and Leah finally agree to a one year contract, she is excited to try to open up Kit’s world to see and do much more than he had previously known!

It is fun to see how both Kit’s and the Duke’s lives change due to Leah’s presence.  You soon wonder if Leah’s job title will change and if she will stay longer than merely one year!

The Earl’s Honorable Intentions

 

The Earl’s Honorable Intentions, by Deborah Hale, opens with Hannah Fletcher attending the Countess of Hawkesbury’s funeral.  Hannah has been working as a governess for the countess.  She cannot believe that the Countess’s husband, Gavin Romney, the Earl of Hawkhurst, is not even there to pay his final respects.  When he shows up at the last minute, dripping with blood from a war wound, the reason becomes clear!

Even though Hannah is still angry that Gavin missed the final moments with his wife, she dives in to help with caring for this wounded man.  She is focused solely on a promise she made qto the countess.  Also, Hannah grew up in an orphanage and did not want that fate for the children!

While Gavin is recovering, it is fun to see Hannah introduce him to his new baby twins and reunite him with his older son.  Soon you will sense feelings growing between Gavin and Hannah.  Hold tight to see if Gavin will go back to war or decide to stay at home and focus on his family!