Hearts of Trust — Ellie St. Clair

One last chance to prove himself.All he has to do is resist one captivating maid.Can the rake prove himself honorable?After the young woman he accidentally ruins refuses his offer of marriage, Benjamin Harrington is determined to prove himself in managing his father's floundering estate. He will turn a profit while resisting any women who tempt him. But then a beautiful new maid quite literally stumbles into his path, and Benjamin finds himself utterly charmed.Sophie Carmichael is desperate. Left under the care of her wicked cousin, the Earl of Dunstable, she has no choice but to flee. Assuming the identity of a servant, Sophie is sure she will go unnoticed. But her new employer has other ideas.She finds herself falling for the charming yet hesitant man, but when he invites a friend to his estate, she must determine whether to tell the truth and risk discovery, or face the risk of being caught in a lie.What will win out -- duty, trust, or love?This Regency Romance contains some steamy scenes.Revised and updated as of May 2023.