A Matter of Honor — Nina Pykare

No one knew the secret sorrows of Agatha Trimble. To all, she was the paid companion of Lord Winthrop's spoiled daughter, sworn to see the newly orphaned Cecilie through her first London season before making any future plans. Then suddenly fate delivered them both into the hands of the Earl of Denby, Cecilie's new guardian--and the everlasting flame Agatha had tried to extinguish from her heart. Five years ago he had deserted her without a word. Now she was in his grasp again, knowing he would never let her go. He vowed to make her his once more. But how could she ever trust him again?

Hero: Earl of Denby (prior Viscount Acton)
Heroine: Agatha Trimble
Ward: Cecilie Winthrop

Dillydums is Cecilie's pet monkey