A Less Than Perfect Lady At seventeen, Miranda Braxton shocked the world by eloping with her brother's tutor. Now a wiser and widowed lady, she returns to Carnwood, and finds herself engaged in a battle of wits with the new earl. Kit Alstone, Earl of Carnwood, grew up on the streets. His gentlemanly, demeanor conceals an adventurer's heart. Miranda's bravery and beauty would tempt a saint, and Kit is far from that. Soon Kit begins to wonder if a scandalous lord might ask for nothing better than a less than perfect countess! Rebellious Rake, Innocent Governess Notorious rake Benedict Shaw could have his pick of ton heiresses, but one woman has caught his experienced eye, governess Miss Charlotte Wells! Chaperoning her charges at magnificent society balls, Charlotte hides behind her shapeless dresses and unnecessary spectacles, doing her best to fade into the gilded wallpaper. Only, the smoldering intensity of Ben's gaze makes that impossible! When Ben asks her to dance, Charlotte refuses, she wants no part of his shocking exploits! However, society's most scandalous libertine isn't used to taking no for an answer...
