The year is 1982. Duran Duran tops the charts, the internet isn't a thing yet, and young Hilary Baxter is employed as an au pair halfway around the world. Her charge Hasiba happens to be a beautiful, exotic woman nearly her own age, and heir to the throne of her tiny island nation. Hilary's only job is to keep her out of trouble.<br><br>After some time on the local party circuit, Hilary discovers keeping Hasiba out of trouble may not be as easy as it first seemed. To make matters worse, Hilary finds herself falling in love with her charge, while all Hasiba seems to be interested is flirting with the eligible bachelors on the island.<br><br>Things come to a head one night when Hasiba's partying takes her too far. Hilary steps in with her own special set of rules -- and punishments -- to correct a situation that's gotten out of hand. But will Hasiba accept Hilary's new, sterner stance? How will an heir to the throne take to being disciplined? And will Hilary's feelings for Hasiba allow her to do what needs to be done?

Miss Baxter's Girls Book 5: Hilary the Au Pair

“We have a maid. Why am I doing my laundry and yours?”


“Your maid, the butler, and the cook are all easily pushing eighty years of life. How is it fair that they work so hard while a young, virulent girl like you sits on her backside planning what to wear to her next party?”


I raised my index finger and she stopped.


“You will do your laundry. You will sweep your room. You do these things and you may have your music for the patio.”


Hasiba clenched her jaw. Her cheeks were still flushed with indignation, but the message was beginning to sink in. She nodded.


“And the car keys?” she said, flipping the top paper over and back.


“After last night?” I locked my gaze on hers. “Nothing for a fortnight. Then I will decide the terms.”


Hasiba’s mouth was gaping again, but she managed to keep it in check and not utter a complaint.


Chapter 8