Peaceful Armageddon

Emilia Hayes's life had never been better. She had just been hired on as a housemaid for a very distinguished family, her mother and sister were well provided for, and she had a new best friend in Charlotte, a housemaid who made everyday an adventure. Then one day the master of the house comes home, and Emilia makes a rather.. lasting impression. When she falls (quite literally) into the Dukes path, she can only be comforted in the knowledge that this rare encounter will never be repeated. Or so she thinks...

Benedict Stanhope, the Eighth Duke of Exeter, is a man molded and ruled by expectations. He was expected to take up the mantle of Duke, which he had. He was expected to treat his tenants firmly but fairly, and he did. The meals he ate, the clothes he wore, the events he attended. All held to the highest standards. But, when a pretty housemaid falls (quite literally) into his world, he can't help crave another glimpse of her. Even if she's the complete opposite of who he's expected to want. Unfortunately for him, she'll do anything to stay out of his reach. Little does she know, Benedict is used to getting what he wants, by any means necessary. And he's not above playing dirty to get it...