pp 432 Mass Market paperback in very good condition; clean pages; single creased spine; no edgewearAll of Eugenia Snowes problems start when Edward Reeve, an arrogant bastard son of an earl, bursts into her registry office. He wants a governess and he wants her. She gives him the governess he demands, but she refuses to give herself.No question that Eugenia enjoys crossing wits with the brilliant inventor, but she will never tarnish her reputation with an affaire, particularly with a man who doesnt realize shes a lady! She holds her grounduntil he kidnaps her. Ward will stop at nothing to convince Eugenia that theyre meant to be together. He promises her heaven. She gives him seven minutes.