As the oldest child and the future baronet, Mr. Jasper Helsden has always dreamed of a family of his own. But with his youngest sister’s terrible tantrums getting worse over the years, Jasper has no time or energy to think about his own prospects. With his parents at their wits’ end, Jasper feels the weight of responsibility to keep his family from fracturing. As a last resort, he writes a letter to a governess renowned for her ability to transform difficult children.
Miss Philippa Seymour has no home to call her own. After years as a governess, she has come to accept that the only family she will ever have are the families she helps through turbulent times. Pippa is perfectly content with her profession and she’s proud of the difference she makes. When she receives an urgent plea full of both frustration and love, Pippa knows she must accept the call. While Miss Rebecca Helsden certainly proves challenging, the greatest challenge of all comes from someone else entirely—Rebecca’s oldest brother. Both Jasper and Pippa know their priorities. But over time, their hearts finally force them to confront what—and who—they really want. Can they accept the divine timing of love?