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Pearl Leavitt has a unique problem her stunning beauty leads to her being fired from office jobs in New York City because the men simply can’t concentrate around her. Tired of the chaos her looks create, she decides to escape to the Hamptons, taking on the challenging role of governess for three spoiled children. Join her as she navigates the trials and tribulations of her new life, where beauty and chaos collide. - Summary by Nancy Halper

Geoffrey Holland stood up and for the second time surveyed the restaurant in search of other members of his party, two fingers in the pocket of his waistcoat, as if they had just relinquished his watch. He was tall enough to be conspicuous and well bred enough to be indifferent to the fact, good looking, in a bronzed, blond clean-shaven way, and branded in the popular imagination as a young and active millionaire.

In the heart of a fierce blizzard, young millionaire Geoffrey Holland returns to his country estate in Hillsborough, uneasy after hearing about a recent wave of burglaries. To his astonishment, he discovers the elusive burglar in his library—none other than his old schoolmate, Billy McVay. As the storm intensifies, McVay convinces Holland to brave the elements to rescue his sister, who is stranded in a dilapidated shack nearby. What choices will Holland make, and what secrets will he uncover along the way? - Summary by SaraHale

Lewis Vickers, a young American languishing in South America because he is “wanted” for a crime that was the result of an accident, comes across another American—Hobart Lee who greatly resembles him. That man dies and Vickers, to get back to the United States, decides to impersonate him. He is taken to the family group upon his arrival in New York City and soon finds himself embroiled in a situation he cannot just walk away from—no matter how badly he wants to. Who was this “Bob” Lee and why does his cousin seem to hate him so?

It was a particularly calm spring evening. The river and harbor were already gray; a gray haze hung over the lower part of the city. Above it the tops of the monstrous buildings reflected enough of the sunset in the western sky to blend dimly with the eastern.

When Mr. Burton Crane leases a house in the country, he expects it to be fully staffed. Except—it isn’t. Mr. Crane enlists the help of his friend, Mrs. Falkener, to interview his prospective cook, butler, housemaid, and general helper. She, however, doesn’t like them—but Mr. Crane is especially drawn to the cook and overrules his friend. But was Mrs. Falkener right to be suspicious? Who are these servants, really? Soon the helper, the housemaid, and the butler are dismissed, leaving only the cook—a most improper scenario!

Dive into a delightful novel about a man who rents a charming house for the season, only to find himself entangled in a series of amusing mishaps with the household staff—particularly with the captivating cook who stirs up more than just the kitchen. - Summary by Margaret