Eugenia, a high-born aristocrat, started a governess service after the untimely death of her young husband in a drowning accident. Providing only the best to the best families, everyone loves a Snowe's governess, except apparently Edward's half-brother and sister. His siblings have succeeded in driving away not one, but TWO of Snowe's governesses and he insists Eugenia herself take on the job. She refuses, he insists, sparks fly, she again demures, he tricks her into going anyway.

The children are a handful but loveable, and Edward just may be the perfect man to launch her new life as a single lady now that her husband has been gone for man years. Sexy times ensue, and feelings become entangled, but all will end with a lovely little HEA.

Really cute with another lovely independent heroine from James. Love the references to plays.