The heart always knows best…Everything changes in Susan Wilton’s life, when she takes the position of nanny-governess to Elizabeth, the five-year-old daughter of the Duke of Lennox. The Duke while charming and vigorous is still suffering from the loss of his wife in giving birth to their daughter.As Susan and the Duke work together, they find they have a lot in common, and mutual fascination … and mutual fascination grows, followed by a developing romance. However, Susan, also courted by Daniel, a handsome and dashing naval captain, finds she is torn between the two men and feels she is unable to commit to either.
But things are never exactly what they seem to be, and soon life-changing events begin to alter the dynamics in the two relationships as Susan begins to learn more about the two suitors.
♥ A historical romance novel full of twists that’ll keep you turning the pages ♥
*The Governess Who Stole My Heart is a historical standalone story of 85,000 words (around 350 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.
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Susan Wilton is a dedicated teacher! She meets the Duke and his Aunt Clarissa at her sisters wedding! The kindly elderly woman asks her to visit. When she does she asks her to come and be a nanny, governess to her nephew, the Dukes daughter. The poor child has been ignored by her father since his beloved wife died. She also asks her to set up a school for the workers children. Overwhelmed by the offer she finally agrees. Meanwhile she has a turbulent love life! This story is wonder, inspiring, story about family and friends, love and loss! I really enjoyed this wonderful regency country romance!
PLOT: Sweet story of Susan, a young woman teaching in a local school, who was left standing at the alter. The intended groom, Simon Chamberlain, stole money and valuables from his brother, and ran off to London without a word to his bride. The groom’s brother, John Chamberlain, the Duke of Lennox, rode rapidly to the church to relay what had happened, and apologized for his brother’s behavior. He then rushed home to care for his pregnant and ailing wife.
Remarkably, Susan did not wallow in self pity, but went on with her life, in no rush to marry just to be married. She had a strong sense of who she was and valued herself despite the way she had been treated by her intended. She continues to teach and is eventually invited to become a governess to a motherless little girl. Ironically, it is the Duke, whose brother had left her at the alter. The Duke’s wife had died after childbirth. John, the Duke, had kept himself from growing close to his daughter, as she reminded him so much of his wife Annabel and all that he had lost with her death. John’s Aunt Clarissa has acted as housekeeper and overseer of Elizabeth, the little girl, whose development has been somewhat arrested by the lack of a mother and a father who had selfishly distanced himself from her. Susan uses her skills working with children to reach Elizabeth, who responds warmly to the attention and affection Susan pours out upon her. Now, how to help the father warm to the daughter—that will be the challenge! Will Susan have any influence on John’s treatment of Elizabeth? How will Susan respond when the reprobate brother is brought back to live in the same household with Susan and her charge? Will their romance resume? What of the attachment Susan has formed to her best friend’s brother, a captain in the navy-will that attachment be broken by the return of Simon to his brother’s home?
This heartwarming story kept my interest throughout, and came to a happy, but unexpected conclusion for all.
The Governess Who Stole My Heart is a clean sweet Regency romance with well developed main characters, a nicely done supporting cast of characters and a wonderfully intricate plot with lots of hooks to keep the reader interested. I highly recommend this book.
What a great Recency Romance! I enjoyed the characters, the plot was seamlessly written and the very enjoyable. I can’t wait to read the next book.
An enjoyable engaging story. Easy to read, smooth and full of descriptions and relationships. Well written, My first read of this author and I like it and would seek more of her stories. Likable but not perfect heroes and heroines and support characters. Lots of little plots brought to conclusion. Angst. And necessary to me a HEA. Reminds me of reading Georgette Heyer.