Book excerpt: Love comes easily to some. Others have to fight for it… Purity Mayfield doesn’t entertain romantic notions. She knows marriage isn’t a possibility and has accepted her lot in life is that of a governess. She’s good at her job, too. So, when she sees a little girl being mistreated by her so-called caretaker, Purity doesn’t hesitate to step in and help. Unfortunately, the girl’s cynical and entirely too attractive father is neither grateful nor impressed by her intervention… Theran Rutland had—and lost—one great love. He has no intention of seeking another. So, romance is the last thing on his mind when the beautiful Purity accuses his sister-in-law of abusing his daughter. But when her allegations prove true, Theran offers Purity a governess position. Imagine his surprise when he starts to develop actual feelings for her… When all is said and done, Purity and Theran might have a shot at happily ever after. But only if a jealous, vengeful rival and a shocking revelation about Purity’s past don’t ruin everything first… ~*~ Secrets, scandals, and sigh-worthy romance. This sweet, wholesome historical romance by a USA Today bestselling author will have you sighing as you escape into the past to cheer Purity and Theran on to their much-deserved happily-ever-after. If you enjoy reading lovable rogues, spinster, class differences, and opposites attract clean historical romances with a pinch of mystery and inspiration, a dash of humor, and soul-searing emotion, then you’ll adore Collette Cameron’s captivating DAUGHTERS OF DESIRE: SCANDALOUS LADIES series. Settle into a comfy reading nook with your favorite beverage for a page-turning, entertaining Regency world adventure you can’t put down. Though this book can easily be read as a stand-alone, most readers prefer to read the series in order. DAUGHTERS OF DESIRE: A Lady, A Kiss, A Christmas Wish No Lady for the Lord Love Lessons for a Lady His One and Only Lady Never a Proper Lady Earl of Renshaw Lady Tempts a Rogue CHECK OUT COLLETTE’S OTHER SERIES: The Chronicles of the Westbrook Brides Castle Brides Heart of a Scot Highland Heather Romancing a Scot Seductive Scoundrels The Blue Rose Regency Romances: The Culpepper Misses The Honorable Rogues® Wicked Earls’ Club