Chastity Noble finally has the security she’s always craved. She may have been born on the wrong side of the blanket, but now that she’s been promoted to assistant headmistress at the girls’ seminary, that no longer matters. To maintain her position, she’ll conduct herself with the utmost propriety—and squash any romantic notions she might’ve had. But then a handsome dance master and music instructor is hired, and she begins to question everything.
Aston Terramier has made his way in the world on wit, scruples, and talent alone. As the grandson of a viscount, he could’ve chosen to live in the lap of luxury, but his freedom always meant more to him than wealth ever could. He’s perfectly happy to defy his tyrannical grandfather’s dictates—especially the ones about marriage. So, he shouldn’t be musing about the beautiful Chastity. But he is…Is true love even possible for a resigned spinster and a blueblood descended from nobility? Not without considerable risk—to their professional lives and their hearts. But when all is said and done, is the risk worth the reward?