As Sebastian pushes her, she gradually finds her voice and begins to make a new place for herself in the world, as well as discovering a love for her employer. When Sebastian offers her the job of his housekeeper, Rachel has little choice but to accept, even though she strongly suspects that he wants far more from her than someone to take care of his household affairs. What little money she had was stolen, and unable to find employment because of her criminal record, she finds herself once again at the mercy of the justice system. During that time, she lost her parents and her brother moved to Canada, so upon her release, she has no one to whom she can turn for help. Rachel Wade was wrongly accused of her cruel husband's murder and spent ten years in prison for the crime. He just didn't expect for her to get under his skin in a way that changes his whole outlook on life. But far from being an altruistic offer, he has every intention of seducing her.

Intrigued by her submissive nature and bored with his latest mistress, Sebastian offers her the job of his housekeeper to prevent her from being returned to jail. His first time serving in that capacity, a young woman is brought before him, accused of little more than being poor and not having a place to live. He also surprisingly finds himself acting as a local magistrate, judging the petty crimes of his tenants and neighbors. He's a dissolute, cynical rake who much prefers the indulgences offered by the city rather than the provincial seat that is now his. Evernight Teen Summer Kick-off Blog HopĪfter the death of his cousin, Sebastian Verlaine, unexpectedly finds himself the new Viscount D'Aubrey.

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