Capturing the Governess’s Heart by Sally Forbes

Love blossoms between a young governess and a recluse Duke but will they be able to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way?
Emma Fletcher is distraught after discovering her father’s secret. Driven to support her family, she travels to London in search of a governess position. But Emma’s hopes of finding employment are dashed when she collides with a handsome stranger.
Robert Campbell is the heartbroken and aloof Duke of Dalwater. He was left grief-stricken after his sister and brother-in-law were tragically killed in a carriage accident. Robert is stunned when he becomes the improbable guardian of his niece and nephew. The last thing he wants is to find a wife and decides that hiring a governess is the best solution to his predicament.
Emma soon begins to break down the walls surrounding Robert’s heart. As they spend time together, their relationship blossoms into something more. But when Emma receives devastating news from home, she has no other choice but to return to Whitehaven. Will Robert finally be able to overcome his insecurities and fight for what his heart truly desires?