Surrendering to the Earl’s Desires by Emily Honeyfield

Lady Theodora Cary, harbors a trove of emotions behind her poised exterior. Orphaned at a tender age, the weight of guardianship for her sisters transformed her into a stern protector. Yet, in clandestine moments, her mind wanders to the thrill of horseback rides, the tantalizing touch of a lover, and the elusive promise of true, passionate love. Now, as the winds of change sweep through Winterheath with the arrival of the seductive Maxim Steele, Theo’s guarded heart faces a formidable challenge…

Is love worth the gamble?
At twenty-seven, Maxim Steele, a charismatic rogue in pursuit of redemption, inherits not only an earldom, but also the guardianship of Theo and her sisters. When he lays eyes on the tempting Theo, for her own good, he knows he must fight his relentless desires and stay away. As he navigates Winterheath though, the weight of his scandalous past hangs heavy. Determined to shed his rakish reputation, Maxim faces the challenges of self-reform and family responsibility.

Can he overcome the shadows of his past and win Theo’s fiery heart?
Theo and Maxim find themselves entangled in a sinful dance of emotions and hidden desires. In the shadowy corridors of Winterheath, where love, lust and redemption intertwine, can they weather the storms and find not only solace, but also the sizzling passion they both secretly crave, in each other’s arms?

“Surrendering to the Earl’s Desires” is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.