The Duke of Fire

2019 | Fiction & Poetry | Romance

Miss Jane Harcourt has seen the roguish ways of men and has resigned herself to remaining alone the rest of her life. Working as a governess brings her joy but finding herself suddenly without a position, she begins to fret, worried for her future. When her cousin alerts her that a Duke is seeking a governess for his son, Jane is overcome with joy. That is until she finds out that his is a man who is believed to have killed his wife, a man known as the Duke of Fire.

Michael Blackstone, Duke of Hayfield, knows all too well the rumors surrounding his wife’s death. For years, he has remained isolated inside his home with his son, allowing his misery and the guilt of her death to consume him. When the latest in a string of governesses leaves their home, he sends word in hopes of finding anyone who would risk being in his company.

Desperate for employment, Jane agrees to work for the man she fears, but then begins to wonder if there is any humanity left within him. As times progresses, she begins to see a different side of him, for she sees a man who is overcome with guilt and grief and is facing the realization that he is losing his mind.

For Michael, Jane has brought more than excellent teaching inside his home, she has also brought hope in an otherwise dark life. Finding the woman intriguing and enjoying her company, he begins to grow fond of her, although he fears it will never be returned.

When Jane starts to see past the rumors, and as the feelings in own heart begin to grow, she ponders the question: Is love enough to save the man from himself?

Jennifer Monroe (Author)