The Duke of Fire

A spinster governess, a guilt-ridden Duke, and the unexpected journey of love that unfolds amidst whispers of murder.Having endured the roguish ways of men, Miss Jane Harcourt has decided life would be better if she were to remain a spinster. Working as a governess has brought her fulfilment – that is, until she is suddenly relieved of her position. When her cousin alerts her that a duke is seeking a governess for his son, Jane is overcome with joy. Then she learns that he is none other than the infamous Duke of Fire. A man believed to have murdered his wife…Michael Blackstone, Duke of Hayfield, knows all too well the rumors surrounding his wife’s demise. For years, he has remained isolated inside his home with his son, allowing the guilt of her death to consume him. Keeping a governess has been impossible, yet the beautiful Jane somehow remains… Needing the generous wage packet, Jane remains as the governess while attempting to stave off the growing feelings for the duke.For Michael, Jane has brought hope into an otherwise dark life. Though he fears his guilt for the fire that claimed his wife’s life may be the very thing that ends his as well…The Duke of Fire is a sweet, standalone story that promises an HEA by USA Today Bestselling author Jennifer Monroe.