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The Governess and Other Stories
Stefan Zweig
Literature & Fiction / Biographies & Memoirs
These four stories illustrate the wide range of Zweig's subject matter dating from quite early in his career as a writer of fiction (The Governess, rooted in a world of strict Edwardian morality), to late (Did He Do It?, almost an English detective story set near Bath, where Zweig lived in exile). In addition The Miracles of Life, set in 16th-century Antwerp during the time of Protestant iconoclasm, and Downfall of a Heart both address the theme of anti-Semitism.
Rules for a Proper Governess
Jennifer Ashley
Romance / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
To Kiss A Thief...
Scottish barrister Sinclair McBride can face the most sinister criminals in London - but the widower’s two unruly children are a different matter. Little Caitlin and Andrew go through a governess a week, sending the ladies fleeing in tears.
Roberta “Bertie” Frasier enters Sinclair’s life by stealing his watch - and then stealing a kiss. Intrigued by the handsome highlander, Bertie winds up saving his children from a dangerous situation and returns them to their father. Impressed with how they listen to her, Sinclair asks the lively beauty to be their governess, never guessing that the unconventional lady will teach him a lesson or two in love.
The Wishful Governess
Laura A. Barnes
How many wishes must one make for a dream to come true? A lady who dreamt of the impossible. A gentleman tempted by fate's calling. Would destiny show this couple the love they hold for one another? Grace Penrose fled to Scotland to avoid the vicious rumors circulating about her in London. Though they were false, they forced her to accept a position with an insufferable Scottish lord. When he wasn't questioning Grace about her governess skills, he filled her thoughts with fanciful dreams of him, declaring his unrequited love. She thought he didn't share her feelings until one rainy night under the Scottish moonlight. Did one kiss change her luck? Calum Lockhart spent his days attempting to keep his siblings out of trouble. With the grand idea of a governess to keep them in line, his mother foiled his attempt by hiring a lady embroiled in her own set of conflicts. Instead of...
Uncovering the Governess's Secrets
Marguerite Kaye
A sensual Victorian gothic romance set in Scotland. She's running from the past...am I the key to her future?As a private investigator to the rich, it's my job to be impartial, but returning to moody Edinburgh — the city where I made my name — to locate Marianne Crawford unsettles me. And when I meet the beguiling governess in question, I'm inexplicably drawn to her...Marianne Crawford is a survivor. She's lived through experiences designed to destroy her. But I'm here to reveal her true identity, not to fall under her spell. I've never been afraid of secrets, but once I uncover this one, I'm afraid I won't be able to walk away...Mills & Boon Historical — Your romantic escape to the past.
Governess to the Duke's Heir (Dangerous Lords Book 4)
Maggi Andersen
Romance / Mystery / Suspense
Governess to the Duke’s Heir (Dangerous Lords Book Four)
The Governess's Earl
Regina Scott
Romance / Historical / Regency
Is the best role for a bluestocking a bride?
Rejected by the man she loved, quick-witted bluestocking Rosemary Denby is determined to win the position of governess to the temperamental Lady Miranda, daughter of the Earl of Howland. Surely helping another young lady find the joy in learning is just what she needs to regain her confidence.
Drake, Earl of Howland, is struggling to find his footing as a widowed father, new earl, and suddenly penniless owner of the castle near the cozy spa village of Grace-by-the-Sea. But the new governess has him even more off balance. He loved once and saw his wife die in childbirth. The more he learns about Rosemary, the more he begins to wonder whether he can open his heart again. As danger once more draws closer to the castle on the headland, he and Rosemary must work together to keep the village and his daughter safe. Could his bluestocking governess be the one to teach him a lesson, in love?
If you love sweet, witty Regency romances with a touch of adventure, then you’ll love The Governess’s Earl, the fourth book in Regina Scott’s Grace-by-the-Sea series, where romance and adventure come home.
“Oh, hooray! Another adventure series by Regina Scott.” Among the Reads Review Blog
Continue the adventure today.
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The Duke's Proposal for the Governess
Eleanor Webster
From Cinderella to Duchess in this Regency romance!A wedding to save her from scandalA bride to save his heart? After the death of his beloved brother and mother, Randolph, the Duke of Elmsend, feels his life is empty. So, he's in no mood to entertain the rambunctious Harrington family while they're in London. Then he meets Abigail, their governess. When her reputation is in jeopardy, he does the unimaginable—propose! But whilst Randolph can offer her a ring, can he ever offer her a real marriage?From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Earl's Runaway Governess
Catherine Tinley
Who knew living with an earl......would lead to such temptation?Marianne Grant's new identity as a governess is meant to keep her safe. But then she meets her new employer, Ash, Earl of Kingswood, and she immediately knows his handsome good looks are a danger of their own! Brusque on first meeting, Ash quickly shows his compassionate side. Yet Marianne doesn't dare reveal the truth! Unless Ash really could be the safe haven she's been looking for..."The Makings of a Lady is an engaging, easy, enjoyable read that's perfect for fans of the historical romance genre"— What's Better Than Books on The Makings of a Lady"Once again Catherine Tinley has taken me to a time and a place when romance was an art ... I loved this story"— Krafti Reader on The Makings of a Lady
The Governess's Secret Longing
Elizabeth Beacon
Romance / Historical Romance
Prim and professionalBut with a forbidden yearningFor governess Viola Yelverton, the only man who's stirred in her a passionate desire is her rakish employer, Sir Harry Marbeck! Maintaining a cool detachment is easy in the schoolroom—but when one of his wards gets sick, a bedside vigil reveals a warmer side to Harry. With the passion now blazing, has Viola just taken the biggest gamble of her life—one where she could lose her secret love and her livelihood? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. The Yelverton MarriagesBook 1: Marrying for Love or Money?Book 2: Unsuitable Bride for a ViscountBook 3: The Governess's Secret Longing
Governess Gone Rogue
Laura Lee Guhrke
Dear Lady Truelove . . .My twin brother and I need a new mother, though Papa insists he'll never marry again. Must be nice, brainy, and fond of cats . . .Lady Truelove may be London's most famous advice columnist, but James St. Clair, the Earl of Kenyon, knows his wild young sons need a tutor, not a new mother. They need a man tough enough to make his hellions tow the line, and James is determined to find one.Miss Amanda Leighton, former schoolteacher and governess, knows she has all the qualifications to be a tutor. And while female tutors are unheard of, Amanda isn't about to lose the chance at her dream job because of pesky details like that. If Lord Kenyon insists on hiring a man, then she has only one option . . .Jamie isn't sure what to make of his new employee, until he realizes the shocking truth—beneath the ill-fitting suits, his boys' tutor is a woman. An unconventional, outspoken, thoroughly intriguing woman. Despite Amanda's...
The Silent Governess
Julie Klassen
Historical Fiction
A dangerous secret...an overheard conversation...and a woman who is not what she seems. Will hidden pasts ruin their hope of finding love?
A Marquis to Protect the Governess
Parker J Cole
Romance and scandal ignite in the Palace of Versailles...A Cinderella governess...With a royal secret! Reeling from the discovery that everything she knew about her life was a lie, Isadora is forced to take up a position as a governess in the brooding Marquis de Lyonnais's household. As she helps the marquis bond with his orphaned nephew, Isadora can't help but be drawn to the man behind the title. But can she trust him to protect her secret...one that's so explosive it could rock the court of King Louis XV! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
An Untamed Governess For The Rogue (Steamy Historical Regency)
Olivia Bennet
He Is Her Reason For Existence. She Is His Ultimate Risk...After losing both her parents, Teresa Dowels' future seems uncertain. Forced to leave the house she grew up in, she finds employment as a governess at the Duke of Rowfex’s mysterious manor.Luke Morton, second son of the Duke of Rowfex, is trying to preserve a well-hidden family secret. But life as he knows it changes the day he saves his younger sibling’s ravishing governess from rape.However, it is only a matter of time before the attacker, a notorious criminal with an ulterior motive, strikes again...When Luke disappears, all pieces seem to connect. With Teresa discovering the ugly truth about his family, time is against her. And only a miracle can keep them both alive...
The Forbidden Passion 0f A Governess (Historical Regency)
Lucy Langton
When Emilia Steward is relieved of her post as governess in the Hutchinson family, she finds herself accepting a new position. Upon entering Glastonbrook though, she instantly becomes aware that the mansion is gloomy and neglected, due to an unsolved murder that took place within its walls. Adding to her troubles, she can’t deny her immediate attraction towards the dark and mysterious current Earl of Cunningham. When her secret passion is reciprocated, will she surrender to it? Is the lure of a forbidden romance enough for a chance of true love?Joshua Forest lost his parents under mysterious circumstances at a young age. Ever since, he has been the sole guardian of the Cunningham name and his younger sister as well. When he hires a governess to teach his sister before entering society, he does not expect a ravishing beauty to show up at his door. Their tension-filled encounters make his yearning stronger and stronger but he cannot succumb to the temptation. Will he let the captivating governess in, and allow her to help him escape the ghosts of his past?They may come from different classes, but neither can deny the immediate attraction between them. For a chance of a future together, they need to work alongside to let go of their past and solve the mystery surrounding the mansion. Until then though, can they resist the temptation, or is their connection too strong to control?
The Rags-to-Riches Governess--A Cinderella Regency Romance
Janice Preston
From impoverished governess......to wealthy heiressGoverness Leah Thame learns she's inherited a fortune the day her employer, the enigmatic Earl of Dolphinstone, returns from abroad. They share an instant connection, but in order to claim her inheritance, Leah must resign and find a husband. The guarded widower offers a convenient marriage to stop her leaving, but Leah refuses. She won't marry the man who's captured her heart unless there's a chance of her love being returned...From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Lady Tregowan's WillBook 1: The Rags-to-Riches Governess
The Governess of Penwythe Hall
Sarah E. Ladd
Launching a brand-new series, beloved Regency author Sarah E. Ladd shares the tale of a governess who would risk anything to protect five recently orphaned children—even if it means returning to Cornwall."Absolutely captivating! Once I started reading, I couldn't put down The Governess of Penwythe Hall. This blend of Jane Eyre, Jane Austen, and Jamaica Inn has it all. Intrigue. Danger. Poignant moments. And best of all a sweet, sweet love story. This is by far my favorite Sarah Ladd book. Don't hesitate to snatch up this title!" —Michelle Griep, Christy Award–winning author of the Once Upon a Dickens Christmas seriesCornwall was in her blood, and Delia feared she'd never escape its hold.Cornwall, England, 1811Blamed for her husband's death, Cordelia Greythorne fled Cornwall and accepted a governess position to begin a new life. Years later her employer's unexpected death and his...
To Love a Governess
Josi S. Kilpack
Mystery & Thrillers / Romance / Religion & Spirituality
Governesses are not supposed to fall in love. Governesses are not supposed to marry. Governesses don't always follow society's conventions.Til' All the Seas Gang Dry by Josi S. KilpackIt has been six years since Dina left London and David and whatever fantasy she had allowed to grow in the months of flirtation that had nearly overtaken them both. Now, David is getting married and he and his fiancé are guests at the home where Dina works as a governess. Convinced the connection they felt was nothing more than childhood fancy, Dina is taken by surprise to find that her feelings have not changed, and, she fears, David's have not either. Still, she is determined not to interfere with the life he has worked so hard to build … until she realizes that his fiancé is not nearly as committed to him as he is to her. No one will trust her motivations for revealing the truth, not even David, and she could ruin...
A Governess of Wise Years
Murdoch, Emily E K
A Governess of Wise Years (The Governess Bureau, Book 6)
The Royal Governess
Wendy Holden
Sunday Times bestselling author Wendy Holden brings to life the unknown childhood years of one of the world's most iconic figures, Queen Elizabeth II, and reveals the little-known governess who made Britain's queen into the monarch we know today. In 1933, twenty-two-year-old Marion Crawford accepts the role of a lifetime, tutoring their Royal Highnesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose. Her one stipulation to their parents the Duke and Duchess of York is that she bring some doses of normalcy into the sheltered and privileged lives of the two young princesses. At Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and Balmoral, Marion defies oppressive court protocol to take the girls on tube trains, swimming at public baths, and on joyful Christmas shopping trips at Woolworth's. From her ringside seat at the heart of the British monarchy she witnesses the upheaval of the Abdication and the glamour and drama of the 1937 Coronation. During the war, as Hitler's...
Tempted by a Governess
Jane Charles
Romance / New Adult
Miss Katrina Carrick had two goals. The first, was to sell the contents of her father's bookshop to pay his debtors. The second, to secure another position as a governess. Lord Timothy Strotham wanted nothing more than to purchase the contents of the Carrick's Book Shop and Lending Library and be on his way. He did not count on getting the deceased owner's daughter as part of the bargain. When thrust together, will Lord Timothy be able to deny his own desires or will Katrina proved to be too much of a temptation? When it comes time for them to part, will either be able to let go?
The Governess Affair
Part #0.50 of "Brothers Sinister" series by Courtney Milan
Romance / Historical Fiction
She will not give up…
Three months ago, governess Serena Barton was let go from her position. Unable to find new work, she’s demanding compensation from the man who got her sacked: a petty, selfish, swinish duke. But it’s not the duke she fears. It’s his merciless man of business—the man known as the Wolf of Clermont. The formidable former pugilist has a black reputation for handling all the duke’s dirty business, and when the duke turns her case over to him, she doesn’t stand a chance. But she can’t stop trying—not with her entire future at stake.
He cannot give in…
Hugo Marshall is a man of ruthless ambition—a characteristic that has served him well, elevating the coal miner’s son to the right hand man of a duke. When his employer orders him to get rid of the pestering governess by fair means or foul, it’s just another day at the office. Unfortunately, fair means don’t work on Serena, and as he comes to know her, he discovers that he can’t bear to use foul ones. But everything he has worked for depends upon seeing her gone. He’ll have to choose between the life that he needs, and the woman he is coming to love…
Pursuing the Governess
Jane Charles
Romance / New Adult
Alec Winters, Earl of Harwich, wanted Miss Regina Rutledge for his wife, but there was one thing standing in his way—her betrothal to another man. Before he could sweep her off to Gretna Green, he lost her forever. It was then that he vowed never to love again. He'd marry only for duty and heirs. Miss Regina Rutledge loved Alec with all her heart, but her father refused to be moved by emotion. Before she could run away with Alec, her betrothed not only destroyed her home but killed her father. In fear for her life, and Alec's, Regina needed to disappear, even if it meant that everyone believed her dead. With painful determination, she became someone else—a governess, hiding from Society. When Alec discovers her living in the home of his cousin, her betrayal cuts deep and Alec isn't certain that he can ever forgive her. Will they find their way back to each other, or will the love and passion they once shared be destroyed for good?
An Unlikely Governess
Karen Ranney
Beatrice can handle a troubled young duke -- but the boy's dangerously appealing cousin Devlen is another matter entirely ...
From Governess to Society Bride
Helen Dickson
The Lord's convenient wife Lord Lucas Stainton is in need of a governess. The man is ruthless, rude beyond belief, and Eve Brody wishes him to the devil...but the position is hers if she'll accept. As sparks fly between her and the magnificent man of the house, Eve learns that, shockingly, the dark-hearted Lord is carrying the weight of ruin on his broad shoulders. Desperately craving the security she's never had, Eve offers a proposal - in return for her secret fortune, she asks only that he take her hand in marriage...
The Tempting of the Governess
Julia Justiss
His new governess...Is getting under his skin!Infuriating, impertinent...just some of the words Colonel Hugh Glendenning could use to describe Miss Olivia Overton! She's insisting he spend time with his orphaned wards—which has forced him to admit he's been keeping the world at arm's length since losing his wife and baby son. That's not all that's disturbing him. It's the new temptation Olivia's sparking in Hugh to enjoy life again—with her!
A Bewitching Governess
Patricia Rice
From NYT bestselling author Patricia Rice, another enchanting lesson from the School of Magic seriesShe's the mistress of illusion; How can he trust her lessons on love? Lady Olivia Malcolm Hargreaves is a viscountess, a widow, a governess, the adoptive mother of a disabled toddler—but above all else, she is a survivor. When the father of the young children she's been caring for arrives on Christmas Eve, drunk and ranting, his aura and her own sad experience tell her he's dangerous.Heart hardened after the murder of his beloved wife, Simon Blair is an industrialist who has no use for another psychic Malcolm. His late wife's weird family is more than enough interference. But his twin daughters are talking to their mother's ghost, his son and heir is floating objects that shouldn't float, and he's beleaguered by aristocrats who refuse to acknowledge his plebeian existence.When Simon learns that Lady Olivia is in a position...
The Wicked Governess
Part #6 of "Blackhaven Brides" series by Mary Lancaster
The Wicked Governess: Blackhaven Brides, Book 6
Imperial Governess
Part #1 of "Terran Reset" series by Viola Grace
Paranormal / Science Fiction / Ebooks
Too old, too bitter, and ready to retire? Why not have your genes altered and shoot yourself across space to a new world and new career.
Amber has always been waiting for her time. Her moment. When she gets to the age of fifty-five and finds that her moment has not shown up, she decides to take on an offer from three decades earlier that has recently been renewed and get her ass into space.
Well, she needs a bit of prep for the journey, and the reset involves rejuvenating her hair, skin, eyes, muscles, organs, and gets her into the best shape that her genetics will allow.
At the request of the Avatar of Terra, Amber agrees to travel the star systems to become the governess to the imperial princess of the Possitt system. The imperial regent is the princess’s uncle, and it was him that had the idea for the governess from an alien world with certain modifications. Being able to punch through steel had not been in Amber’s original specifications, but she is adapting and learning to enjoy her new position in a world where she isn’t allowed to meet anyone’s eyes. It is a minor inconvenience that she is willing to live with for the chance to help a scared young woman become the empress she was meant to be.
The Master's New Governess (HQR Historical)
Eliza Redgold
Her New Position... As Mistress 0f Pendragon Hall?Unfairly dismissed from her previous position, her reputation ruined, governess Maud Wilmot is forced to take on a new identity. When she feels an ever-growing attraction to her new employer, Cornish railway entrepreneur Dominic Jago, Maud longs to reveal the truth. But doing so could end their fledgling romance before it's truly begun…
The Governess's Convenient Marriage
Amanda McCabe
Romance / Mystery
A lady turned governess...A life-changing proposal!When Lady Alexandra Mannerly last saw Malcolm Gordston, he was a poor crofter's son—someone a sheltered duke's daughter would never be allowed to marry. But scandal has rocked her arrogant family, and Alex now leads a quiet life as a governess in Paris—where she meets Malcolm again! Now he's a wealthy, powerful department store owner...and determined to make her his bride!Debutantes in Paris miniseriesBook 1 — Secrets of a WallflowerBook 2 — The Governess's Convenient Marriage Book 3 — coming soon"McCabe strikes the perfect note of sweet adventure and pure romance in her newest trilogy ... a delightful read" — RT Book Reviews on Secrets of a Wallflower"The author did not disappoint as she allowed me to travel back in time to a city I would love to visit ... I...
The Highlander and the Governess
Michelle Willingham
A ruined lady turned governessCan she tame the Highlander?Part of Untamed Highlanders. When Frances Goodson is summoned to Scotland to give etiquette lessons, she's not expecting to tutor a handsome laird! The scandal of her past means going home is not an option, so she must help wild, scarred Lachlan MacKinloch win a wealthy London heiress. She's determined to fulfill her task and not get distracted by the passion she sees in the powerful laird's eyes...
A Governess of Many Languages
Murdoch, Emily E K
A Governess of Many Languages (The Governess Bureau, Book 3)
The Outback Governess
Sarah Williams
Family cattle station near Hughenden, seeks an experienced Teacher or Governess for our 3 grandchildren. The outgoing, energetic children are aged 9, 6 and 4. The six-year-old also has mild autism - high functioning but needs extra support and tutelage. Education is delivered via online lessons through School of the Air. You will need to be energetic, self-motivated and have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. You will be a role model for the children. Someone who can challenge and inspire, as well as encourage their development of a lifelong love of learning. Great wage and conditions for the right person.When special-needs teacher Paige, takes up the position of Governess for three young children in the Queensland outback, she has no idea just how much and how quickly she would come to love the dusty, dry country, and the family who desperately need her.Logan was heartbroken when his wife died, leaving him to raise their three children with the...
When a Duke Loves a Governess
Olivia Drake
A stunning new Regency from beloved author Olivia Drake, When a Duke Loves a Governess...!
A Governess of Prodigious Skill (The Governess Bureau Book 4)
Emily E K Murdoch
A Governess of Prodigious Skill (The Governess Bureau, Book 4)
Octavius and the Perfect Governess
Emily Larkin
A governess in jeopardy . . . and the marquis's son who goes undercover as a housemaid to protect her. Lord Octavius Pryor leads a carefree and untroubled life, until the night he visits Vauxhall Gardens in the guise of a woman. At Vauxhall, Octavius discovers that being a female is very different from being a man. Annoyingly different, unpleasantly different, and—when he encounters the lecherous Baron Rumpole—dangerously different. Determined to teach the baron a lesson, Octavius infiltrates Rumpole's household, where he meets the woman of his dreams: Miss Toogood, governess to the baron's daughters. Suddenly Octavius has three pressing tasks. 1) To teach the baron to keep his yardstick in his breeches. 2) To keep Miss Toogood safe. 3) To convince her to marry him. A word of caution: This novel is a bodice ripper, and I mean that quite literally. Bodices are ripped in this book—and not...
The Governess's Guide to Marriage
Liz Tyner
A prim and proper governessLocked in with a duke!Believing her grandmother is gravely ill, governess Miranda Manwaring takes leave to care for her, but instead finds herself captive in a rundown cottage with a powerful stranger. Shock number one—the man is the eligible Duke of Chalgrove. Shock number two—their captor is Miranda's eccentric grandmother, looking to guide Miranda to a titled husband! Miranda refuses to trick him into marriage, but her grandmother's meddling can't possibly work...can it?
The Governess's Scandalous Marriage
Helen Dickson
A ruined governessAnd a marriage born of scandal!When penniless Linnet Osborne takes a job as a governess, she's shocked to discover her new employer is none other than Christian, Lord Blakely! They'd once shared a passionate embrace that almost forced them to marry. Christian is no less compelling now—so much so that Linnet is tempted to explore beyond those fleeting kisses... But that would mean they'd have to wed!"Helen did an excellent job with this ... Just the right mix of mystery and intrigue"— Goodreads on A Vow for an Heiress
The Manor House Governess
C. A. Castle
With a genderfluid protagonist and 21st-century twist, this spirited debut pays homage to the British classics while joyfully centering an LGBTQ+ point of view, perfect for fans of Emily M. Danforth.This charming, immersive read “reminds all queer people, now more than ever, we deserve to take up space and matter” (Kosoko Jackson).Orphaned young and raised with chilly indifference at an all-boys boarding school, Brontë Ellis has grown up stifled by rigid rules and social “norms,” forbidden from expressing his gender identity. His beloved novels and period films lend an escape, until a position as a live-in tutor provides him with a chance to leave St. Mary’s behind.Greenwood Manor is the kind of elegant country house Bron has only read about, and amid lavish parties and cricket matches, the Edwards family welcomes him into the household with true warmth. Mr. Edwards and the young Ada, Bron’s pupil, accept without question...
The Duke's Governess in Disguise
Part #2 of "Fairfax Twins" series by Claudia Stone
Historical Fiction / Romance
The Governess Without Guilt
Part #2 of "The Prestons" series by Katherine Grant
One bored governess, one handsome doctor, and unlimited unchaperoned nighttime activities. What could possibly go wrong? Sophia Preston wants adventure, excitement, and self-determination. She hired herself out as a governess to gain independence, and now she has it at Robin Abbey: every day, she gets to mind the Cosgrove children, eat the Cosgrove's food, and live by Cosgrove's rules. When John Anderson arrives as accoucheur ahead of Lady Widlake's next baby, Sophia immediately sees the potential for excitement. Who wouldn't want to seduce the handsome young doctor who is guaranteed to move on once Lady Widlake's baby is born? John doesn't mind flirting with the intriguing governess - as long as they aren't caught. He has goals, and they don't include ruining his reputation. Still, he must admit that Miss Preston is everything he ever wanted in a woman: smart, beautiful, unlike anyone else he has ever met... ...
Enticed by a Governess (Love of a Governess #4)
Jane Charles
Romance / New Adult
Charlotte Hawthorn had everything she could ever want. She lived alone, enjoyed freedoms that few women ever experience, was a governess and an artist, and she had not seen her husband in four years. Theirs was a marriage in name only, a convenience. Victor Hawthorn, Viscount Blackmar, had not wanted to marry a stranger at the age of one and twenty. However, when a wealthy merchant purchased all his father's debts, Victor was given the choice to either marry the man's soon-to-be sixteen-year-old daughter or his family would face complete ruination. Victor had chosen marriage then left his young bride on a small estate and returned to his life. When he reluctantly returns four years later, Victor doesn't find the girl he left behind, but an enticing, independent woman who not only creates beautiful art but would rather be a governess than married to him. Will they find their way to love and happiness or will all be ruined by an enemy who sets out to...
Desiring the Governess
Jane Charles
Romance / New Adult
When Miss Althea Claywell overhears her uncle's decision to marry her to his sixty-year-old friend, she runs away. Her escape lands her in a small village where she encounters Lord Preston Ambrose, Viscount Melcombe, who is also in need of a governess for his five nieces. Althea accepts the position with little reservation. Her uncle would never think to look for her at Ambrose Hall. Preston had wanted Miss Claywell from the first moment he spied her in London, but only managed to secure two dances before he had to return home. When he stumbles across Miss Claywell in the village, he offers her the only position that she's likely to accept. What he really wants is to have her in his bed. Will desire rule, or will they manage to find love before Althea is found?
Boarding School: Familiar conversations between a governess and her pupils.
Augusta Huiell Seaman
Children's Books / Mystery & Thrillers
HardPress Classic Books Series
A Family for the Widowed Governess
Ann Lethbridge
Regency Romance / Historical Fiction
A governess with a secret...meets this ready-made family!Part of The Widows of Westram: Lady Marguerite Saxby is being blackmailed! Desperate for money, she accepts Jack Vincent, Lord Compton's offer to become the temporary governess to his three motherless daughters. There's so much she can't tell her new employer. Only, she's not expecting the all-consuming attraction that makes living under Jack's roof a constant battle between her head and her heart!The Widows of Westram miniseriesBook 1 — A Lord for the Wallflower WidowBook 2 — An Earl for the Shy WidowBook 3 — A Family for the Widowed Governess"A really fun romance that should leave a smile on your face"— A Cat, A Book, and A Cup of Tea on A Lord for the Wallflower Widow"Enjoyable, romantic and heartwarming"— Goodreads on A Lord for the...
A Governess of Unusual Experience (The Governess Bureau Book 5)
Emily E K Murdoch
A Governess of Unusual Experience (The Governess Bureau, Book 5)
The Master's New Governess
Eliza Redgold
A new position for the governessAs mistress of Pendragon Hall?Unfairly dismissed from her previous position, her reputation ruined, governess Maud Wilmot is forced to take on a new identity. When she feels an ever-growing attraction to her new employer, Cornish railway entrepreneur Dominic Jago, Maud longs to reveal the truth. But doing so could end their fledgling romance before it's truly begun..."The Scandalous Suffragette is a romance filled with emotions and drama. Author Eliza Redgold brought this story to life... Highly recommended"— Goodreads on The Scandalous Suffragette"[A] deliciously romantic tale... a Harlequin romance that breaks the mould."— Goodreads on Enticing Benedict Cole
The Truth Behind the Governess
Carol Arens
Cozy up with this warmhearted Victorian romance where this governess is not all she seems! A demure governessOr a rebellious lady?Lady Vivienne is destined for marriage to a marquess—a match that is for anything but love! Before their engagement is announced, she vows to have one last adventure, and masquerading as a governess for the summer is just what she seeks...Clement Marston has no time for love and is dedicated to raising his late sister's children. But as summer approaches, he must find help to care for the girls. The captivating and intriguing Vivienne seems like the perfect fit, but as they grow closer, he can't help but wonder if this governess is hiding a secret...From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Governess Was Wild
Julia Kelly
Travel through the English countryside in this third delightful historical Regency romance in the Governesses series by award-winning author Julia Kelly!When Lady Margaret Rawson is caught trying to elope with the thoroughly unsuitable James Lawrence, Lord and Lady Rawson decide it's time to send their daughter away from the temptations of London. The job of delivering the headstrong girl to the family's isolated Yorkshire estate naturally falls to her governess, Jane Ephram. It should be an easy task, but with the wild Lady Margaret, nothing ever goes according to plan. To make matters worse, Lord Rawson has made it clear that if anything happens to his daughter along the way, Jane will be dismissed without a letter of reference. When Jane finds Lady Margaret's inn room empty and the charming Sir Nicholas Hollings's horse missing one morning, she must embark on an adventure of her own with the devilishly handsome baron. Will Jane and Nicholas find Lady Margaret, the scheming...
More Than a Governess
Sarah Mallory
Stern and unyielding, Major Damon Collingham was prepared to pay a king's ransom for someone who could stay the course as governess to his two motherless children. In her straitened circumstances, Miss Juliana Wrenn needed this post and could not allow herself to be intimidated by him--or his colorful reputation. A devil on the battlefield and in the bedroom. Juliana knew what was said about her employer. She would not fall under his spell. But then, those harsh features could sometimes soften to something so much more attractive....
The Mysterious Governess (Daughters of Sin Book 3)
Beverley Oakley
History / Romance
Lissa Hazlett lives life in the shadows. The beautiful, illegitimate daughter of Viscount Partington earns her living as an overworked governess while her vain and spoiled half sister, Araminta, enjoys London’s social whirl as its most feted debutante.When Lissa’s rare talent as a portraitist brings her unexpectedly into the bosom of society – and into the midst of a scandal involving Araminta and suspected English traitor Lord Debenham – she finds an unlikely ally: charming and besotted Ralph Tunley, Lord Debenham’s underpaid, enterprising secretary. Ralph can’t afford to leave the employ of the villainous viscount much less keep a wife but he can help Lissa navigate a perilous web of lies and to ensure everyone gets their just desserts. With a little help from unexpected quarters there may even be a surprise Happy-Ever-After for the star-crossed lovers.
The China Governess
Margery Allingham
A VINTAGE MURDER MYSTERYAgatha Christie called her 'a shining light'. Have you discovered Margery Allingham, the 'true queen' of the classic murder mystery?Timothy Kinnit needs the help of private detective Albert Campion. Kinnit is rich, handsome and successful, but his past is a mystery to him and he needs Campion to find out how it connects him to the notorious Turk Street Mile slum. In addition, his own illustrious adopted family has a sinister secret of its own - involving a murderous nineteenth-century governess - that must also be brought to light by Campion's investigations.As urbane as Lord Wimsey.as ingenious as Poirot. Meet one of crime fiction's Great Detectives, Mr Albert Campion.
The Governess Was Wanton
Julia Kelly
Follow three best friends who navigate love and independence as governesses in Regency England in this delightfully charming installment in the Governesses series.Mary Woodward, a young veteran governess, has one job: guiding a young debutante through her first season in high society. And up until now, keeping her fous and avoiding temptation has been easy. But never before has the father of her young charge been as devilishly handsome as the single, wealthy Earl of Asten.... Convinced to risk it all, Mary let's herself enjoy one night of magic at a masked ball in Asten's arms, but will they both regret everything when the Earl learns her true identity?
Temptation of a Governess
Part #2 of "The Infamous Arrandales" series by Sarah Mallory
"This will be a battle of wits, madam." Alex Arrandale, Earl of Davenport, is used to getting what he wants. So when he visits Diana Grensham, governess and joint guardian to his wards, and asks her to vacate his property, he is stunned when she refuses! Diana is determined not to bow to Alex's demands. Her whole life, she has believed she is unlovable and worthless, but now, as she and Alex engage in a battle of wills, Diana's confidence blooms. And soon, she finds herself tempted to make a few demands of her own!
The Unconventional Governess
Jessica Nelson
A Mutual ArrangementHenrietta Gordon has one dream: to practice medicine alongside the uncle who raised her. But when he insists she stay in London and find a husband, she must figure out a way to earn money toward her goal. Could handsome earl Dominic, Lord St. Raven, be the answer?Desperate to find a governess for his niece after his brother's death, Dominic hires Henrietta—and is soon taken by her smarts and determination. But as Henrietta comes to care deeply for Dominic and his charge, the thought of inevitably leaving them feels impossible, forcing her to decide what's more important—following her dreams or her heart.