Claiming His Countess

Palak Saini would do anything to protect her niece and nephew. Including flea her home in New Delhi, India, and sailing to an unknown future in England.The grave was meant to claim Richard Jonathan Clarke, Earl of Hamon long before his younger brother. Which is why he's shocked when his niece and nephew show up shivering at his door as his new wards. He doesn't hesitate to assume the role of guardian and provide the upbringing befitting of their station. If only Palak would stop hindering his efforts.The headstrong, spitfire has her own ideas of how the children should be raised. She even adopted the silly notion that she'd make a good governess. Richard doesn't have time to wage a war of wills with the vivacious woman. Why won't she leave him to raise the children properly and in peace? Why is he coming to enjoy their daily skirmishes? And why is he beginning to think of her with something much more powerful than affection?