If Only
evakelly1701
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  • Parts 14
  • Time 2h 33m
evakelly1701
Ongoing, First published Feb 23, 2018
Mature
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Anthony Graham, Earl of March has a lot on his mind.  The future dukedom, national security,  and an attempt on his fathers life leave very little room for distractions.

Enter Lady Abigail Thornton; former friend, debutante, and the brattiest distraction to ever grace London society.  

When March is asked to supervise her season in town, he can hardly refuse.  Though time has wrought irrevocable change, their deep connection is impossible to ignore.  If only they could rewrite their past...
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The Governess

21 parts Complete

In Regency England, young governess Violet is much to used to being on her own, with only her pupils at the Langley estate to keep her company. But when her employer's brother, Edmund comes to stay at the estate, he takes an unlikely interest in her. Edmund sees and appreciates her like no other. Violet begins to find herself opening her heart to love, only to be constantly reminded the one thing she wants, is the one thing thing she cannot have. Edmund Langley has always had a difficult relationship with his older brother, who is on the brink of loosing the Langley estate due to a gambling addiction. Edmund is hesitant to help, until he meets Violet, who teaches him to be loving and selfless, even to those who might not deserve it. Falling in love with a governess is the last thing Edmund should be doing, especially when marrying rich could save his family. But you cannot choose who you love. Soon Edmund and Violet find themselves in a tangle of secrets, lies, and blackmail, but is it all worth it, in the name of love?

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