The Duke and the Enigmatic Governess by Abigail Agar

Choosing to make her own decisions, Audrey Rowe escapes from her brother’s scheme to marry her to an elderly duke. With her wedding dress hanging ready in her room, she slips away to a new life as a governess in disguise. Her path intertwines though with that of the enigmatic Duke of Clairville, as they stumble upon an orphaned child amidst the aftermath of a tragic accident. Bound by circumstance, Audrey and the Duke find themselves quarantined together within the Duke’s estate, where proximity ignites an unexpected attraction.
Will the many storm clouds ever part to allow Audrey to find love as a disguised governess?

In the secluded halls of Clairville Manor, Duke Jude Lightholder finds himself entangled in a web of secrets and hidden identities. Dodging his mother’s matrimonial machinations, he’s drawn to the mysterious governess, Audrey, whose past is shrouded in enigma. As tensions simmer amidst preparations for the Celestial Zodiac Ball, Jude has an important decision to make…
Will he succumb to societal expectations and choose the poised bride his mother favours, or will he dare to trust Audrey, despite the shadows that cloak her true self?

As Audrey blossoms in her newfound confidence, Jude begins to embrace the possibility of love. However, looming danger from Audrey’s brother threatens their happiness. As a storm gathers over the Celestial Zodiac Ball, can their star-crossed love endure? Will their declarations of love be enough to conquer the shadows? Or will darkness consume their romance just as it unfolds?

“The Duke and the Enigmatic Governess” is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.