Clare Allison

A Cornish Proposal Clare Allison

'For God's sake, Perry, don't look so terrified!' she hissed, exasperated. 'Just because I enjoyed a quick roll in the hay with you, it doesn't mean I want to own the whole flipping field! The last thing I want is your ring on my finger.'Sam Laker, free-spirited rolling stone, has only one rule when it comes to relationships - never get involved with your boss. Newly impoverished thirteenth Earl, Perry Mountclare, also has some relationship rules - never, ever have one with an employee and, after the shocking events in his family's recent past, avoid causing a scandal at all costs. So, when Mountclare offers Sam the post of live-in tutor to ten-year-old Aubyn, it should be easy for them to keep their distance. Especially as she finds him bossy and bloody-minded and he thinks she's an empty-headed clothes-horse. But Sam can't seem to help causing a stir wherever she goes and, when she hits on the perfect way to save the Mountclare family fortunes, Perry is forced to eat his words and finds keeping her at arm's length is easier said than done. An historic house, spectacular scenery and quaint Cornish customs form the backdrop to a racy romantic romp with a contemporary twist in the tail.