Violet Edwards has spent years hindered by her stutter and her mother’s harsh control. Longing to shed her wallflower ways, she enrolls in the infamous School for Spinsters.
Damian Everett, the Earl of Scarsdale, agrees to tutor her—desperate to erase his father’s debts. But as Violet’s confidence blooms under his guidance, unexpected passion flares between them.
Torn between duty and desire, Damian must make an impossible choice: secure his family’s future or risk everything for the woman who captured his heart.
Bestselling author and Rita® Award finalist Michelle Willingham has published nearly fifty romance novels and novellas. Currently, she lives in Virginia with her family and is working on more historical romance books in a variety of settings. When she’s not writing, Michelle enjoys baking, playing the piano, and chasing after her cats. Her books have been translated into languages around the world and are also available in audio. Visit her website at www.michellewillingham.com.