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Scandal and Miss Smith by Julia Byrne

Sebastian Alexander Deverell has returned in England after fifteen years of exile in India. He now has his own title and respectable wealth. His family, who banished him long ago, is dead now, except his brother's orphan. But he has no interest in them whatsoever, so he is surprised when their governess comes to London and resigns.

Phoebe had had enough. Young Deverells are impossible. She is ready to wash hands of them, but Baron Deverell is persistent. So she stays on her post altrough make clear that she is not to become his mistress.

After all, its very hard to find job,especially with Phoebes past. But he is ready to seduce her-so he talks with her,walks with her and kisses her. Phoebe know she could not merry him so she tries to resist. But their wards continue to make trouble, and trying to save them guardian and governess become more and more closer.

Finaly, when unknown men threats Phoebe, Sebastian is more then ready to dash in her rescue but it turns out that criminal knows something they don't and that secret could destroy them both.


Plot & Themes
Time/era of story
Action/suspense subplot? Yes
Action:
If one lover chases another... - he chases after her

Main Male Character
Profession/status:
Age/status: - 20's-30's

Main Female Character - 20's-30's
Profession/status:

Setting
Europe Yes
European country: - England/UK
Misc setting - Fancy Mansion

Writing Style
What % of story is romance related? - 70%
Focus of story - equally on him and her
How much dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
How much sexing? - 1-2 sex acts
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