When a notorious rogue becomes guardian to his brother’s children, he engages the help of an alluring governess in this sexy historical romance. With his comrade rakes-in-arms succumbing to respectability, anyone might think that wicked Riordan Barrett is next. But such happy endings aren’t for him—the whole of society knows there isn’t a redeemable bone in his sinfully sexy body. Suddenly Riordan finds himself not only an earl—but father to two young wards! His only experience is in the art of irresponsibility. This rake needs help—and hiring a young, pretty governess won’t be such a hardship! Sweet, innocent Maura Caulfield is the only lady in London seemingly unaware of Riordan’s disreputable ways. But it won’t stay like that for long. He’ll show her just how much fun sinning can be.