A gentleman's gentleman is expected to keep the secrets of his master as well as his own.
Loyal butler, James Bates, harbors a scandalous secret buried deep beneath his professional demeanor. He desires only to serve in obscurity without inviting further scandal. When the sweet, young Anna enters the household as the new ladies' maid, he discovers a passion he had long banished hope of ever possessing.
Bates treats Anna with kindness, and although his regard for the young woman is far from virtuous, he maintains propriety. When Anna returns his affections, it seems his happiness will be complete. Until the horrid actions of his youth rise from the past, threatening to steal away everything he loves—including his beloved Anna.

**Fourth book in a series. Each book focuses on a unique relationship during the same time frame.**