If there is one woman Samson Rutherford, Earl of Riverton, can't abide, it is his meddling sister. He has spent his whole life being a pawn in her plans and tricks, but when one of her schemes leaves him embarrassed in front of an old friend, he has finally had enough. Since he cannot beat her at her games, or even say no to her, his only option to save his sanity and pride is to run away--and luckily, his solicitor knows just the place... Catherine Wallace wasn't born to be a governess, but with her family's fall from grace, she has become one. A good one. However, when the chance arises to stay at her uncle's home so she can care for his horticulture project while he is absent, she jumps at the chance. Leaving her position, she plans to gather her sisters together so they can be a family again--even if it is only for three months. But the last thing Catherine expected to find upon her arrival was her childhood friend. Samson has sequestered himself at the cottage and claims to have been invited to watch over her uncle's project as well. Catherine has nowhere else to go and needs the cottage for her and her sisters. Samson needs it to get away from his. But one thing is absolutely clear--they cannot stay there together. However, Samson has always known that with no risk, comes no reward, so he proposes a plan. The answer to their living conditions is simple...they will both stay. They merely need to make certain no one ever finds out. -- back of cover.