An Inconvenient Earl

Should he reveal her secretor fall in love? Its been over a year since Emma Clark, Countess of Dearborns, abusive husband left on an expedition. Emma is now head of the household and enjoying her new freedom. But people are beginning to presume the earl is dead. If Emma were widowed her husbands family would remove her from the estate, leaving her destitute. Regardless of the truth she must ensure the rumours stop. But when the Earl of Marlaine, Luka Olivien appears on her doorstep, Emmas lifestyle is threatened. Luka has travelled from Egypt to meet Alberts grieving widow and return his belongings. Only the woman standing in front of him doesnt know he is dead Or does she?