Rakes and Angels Books in Order
He had an unbreakable rule. Until he met her…
Miss Charlotte might be the niece of an Earl, but her noble family does not recognize her because her father married the daughter of a tradesman. As a consequence, Charlotte has to work as a governess to make ends meet. The girl, despite her youth, is extremely meticulous in her job, so when her master dismisses her suddenly and without a letter of recommendation, Charlotte is shocked!
A few days ago, the son of Charlotte's master tried to kiss her, but she denied him, and she is now wondering if that has something to do with her dismissal. In terror, she finds that her master blames her for seducing the son! No one is willing to hire Charlotte after this incident, and she has no choice but to accept whatever job comes her way.
A few miles away, in rainy London, the dozenth governess leaves the house of the devilishly handsome Lord George Ashcroft, one of London's most notorious rakes. The woman, just like so many others before her, was not able to stand any longer his lordship's and his friends' debauchery. Now, Lord Ashcroft is sure that no governess wants to work for him. But there is one who needs to…
Ashcroft's sister learns about Miss Charlotte, and the governess that no one wants begins working for the Lord that no one can stand. Charlotte finds the Lord's children fascinating, and they love her too, but after a few days, Ashcroft's lifestyle becomes unbearable. Since she has no other place to go, she calls for respect and a change of behavior from him! The braveness of the governess enthralls the Lord, and the two of them get close, making the Lord wonder how long will his rule to never to seduce a member of the gentry will restrain him from kissing her.
In a house that fills with mistresses when the children are away, Charlotte fights her jealousy for her new master daily. As if things in her life could not get any worse, Lord Ashcroft is pushed to be betrothed so that he can marry again. Before the young governess can comprehend what happened, a new suitor for her appears out of nowhere! With the two marriages about to take place soon, if Miss Charlotte and Lord Ashcroft do not admit their attraction, they will never see each other again.