A forbidden, Cinderella Regency romance! A fateful summer. A forbidden attraction! With maid Amelie's father languishing in debtors' prison, her employer's offer to be housekeeper of his summer cottage is the perfect opportunity to support her family. But now in close quarters with the dashing duke, she soon finds herself getting to know William on more intimate terms. After promising his dying sister to set aside his responsibilities and chase happiness, William has taken the summer to write. But he soon finds even greater joy--with Amelie! Yet, as the season wears on and a suitable marriage beckons, will he be able to surrender his forbidden true love? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.