Genevieve Jubal is desperate for marriage to escape her abusive father, but she is cripplingly shy and has failed during two different Seasons. As such, her controlling mother makes arrangements for her to attend Lady Constance’s House of Reform. Alone in a classroom, a gentleman mistakes Genevieve for an instructor and demands she speak to him in French. She complies, then realizes he hasn’t a clue what she is saying. This knowledge makes conversing flow with an ease she’s never known. With that truth, Genevieve accepts a position to teach French to the Earl of Andel, and in the process, grow confident while speaking in English with potential suitors as well.
Christopher Valentine, Earl of Andel, has one purpose for his trip to learn French to marry his chosen bride, then return to the comfort of his country estate. With the instructor he stumbled upon at the House of Reform, he knows this task shall be a simple feat, but he’s discovering concentration with Miss Jubal nearby to be quite difficult. The more time he spends with her, the more he questions his decision to marry a woman he doesn’t know. However, when his French bride of choice arrives in London, he is torn between his duty to her and his desire for a woman he’s come to appreciate.
Realizing Christopher is destined for another didn’t stop Genevieve from developing a desire for a future with him. He is exactly the kind of husband she wants although she knows she can’t have him. She resolves to help him with his chosen lady, but she is determined to enjoy a few stolen kisses before he’s lost to her forever.
Jenn Langston is a writer and a lover of historical romances. She developed her love of reading romance novels at a very young age. What began as the simple joy of reading developed into a passion to write. She lives in the beloved state of Texas where she was born and raised. With her husband, three beautiful children, and three cats, she has a full house. There is never a dull moment, but always time to read and write.
The love story of Christopher, Earl of Angel and Genevieve. Christopher has come to Lady Constance's House of Reform to learn French. He see Genevieve thinking she is a teacher he order her to teach him French to speck to his future wife. How he has a problem he is falling in love with Genevieve. Who will he chose the woman he promise to.marry or the woman he love? Great story.