In The Viscount's Arms (Staunton Sisters, #1)

Reeling from the death of her parents, eldest daughter Octavia strives to be a source of strength for her sisters. She defies their grandfather's high-handed meddling—and his desire to see the Staunton girls married. She forges her own path to independence, which leads to the gates of Caswell Hall. There, the governess has just quit her post, leaving a vacant spot in the local lord's household.

Simon, Viscount Althorne, is impressed by the sensible, dark-haired beauty, and hires her to teach...