The Matchmakers — Rebecca Baldwin

"We are on the verge," said Christian, "of becoming a gossip item. A very young widow and a stepson only a few years older living alone together under the same roof, we are bound to cause comment."

This was the reason that Lady Charlotte Woodville invited her old school friend Elise to come and play chaperone.

Despite the misgivings some had about Elise's emigre status, Lady Charlotte's stepson, Christian Woodville, was secretly glad she was there. She was extraordinarily beautiful and a talented painter to boot.

Elise found life at Lady Charlotte's most pleasant. If she could only keep secret her love for Mr. Woodville.

Suddenly her whole life took a shattering turn. For when Christian accused her irresponsible young brother of treason, Elise found herself in a very dangerous situation...

Hero: Mr. Christian Woodville
Heroine: Elise Pellerin