After the tragic loss of her parents, Lilian Lynch's life sinks in despair. As her once beloved brother turns into a despotic guardian who demands her union with an abhorrent Duke, she is desperate to avoid her cruel fate. When the dark rumours around the Duke's past start haunting her down, she runs away to become a governess, hiding her identity. Yet, the last thing she expected was her new mysterious boss to tempt her in a tantalising way... Will this fiery Lady allow her socially forbidden love to bloom? Lord Archibald Mortimer is a charming man who must take care of his young, mischievous siblings. Determined that a proper educator could conform them, he hires Lilian in the role of the new governess. As the delectable stranger wins the children's heart from the start, Archie's doubts about her skills are slowly being replaced by feelings of admiration and hidden lust. However, duty leaves no time for romance... Lily and Archie's flaming attraction for one another soon ignites in a torrid encounter. Torn between duty and secrets, and with Lily's fiancé trying to destroy their last hope of true, enticing love... Will they manage to face their darkest fears? Or will their seductive affair be forever lost in the abyss of lies and guilt? "A Lady's Scandalous Secret" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.