Download or read book The Fallen Governess A Second Chance Enemies to Lovers Regency Historical Romance written by Laura A. Barnes and published by Laura A. Barnes. This book was released on 2023-03-28 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this steamy second chance starter by International Bestselling regency author Laura A. Barnes ... A fallen lady must rise above her disgrace. A lady with limited options. A gentleman left without a choice. Could two souls forced together find it in their hearts to forgive one another? Vivian Wescott was once a debutante who won the affection of the most sought-after bachelor in London. However, her family’s fall from grace forced her into a life of servitude. With what remained of her pride, Vivian eagerly arrived in Scotland to begin her position as a governess. Only to discover her new employer was her ex-betrothed. A gentleman who had thrown her over, yet still held her heart within his grasp. Could Vivian ever forgive how he had abandoned her when she needed him the most? Maximilian Courtland led his life following the demands of a strict society. However, chaos had descended on his life. The bitter ending to his betrothal didn’t compare to the heartache of losing his cousin. Now pressed with raising two young children, he must rely on the governess his sister hired. Not any governess, but the very lady who betrayed him. Would Max discover the truth of Vivian’s love before it was too late? Max ended their betrothal because of a rumor. He now protects Vivian from another rumor that would destroy her reputation. Would the truth ever prevail? Or would the lies forever keep them apart? The Fallen Governess is the first novel in the False Rumors series. For fans of Tamara Gill, Cara Maxwell, or Eve Pendle, this is a second chance historical romance set in Scotland. An enemies to lovers story that can only end in a happily ever after. Indulge in The Fallen Governess

Download or read book The Duke I Once Knew written by Olivia Drake and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2021-10-04 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unexpected reunion... a second chance at love. Abigail Linton has devoted herself to caring for her parents and her siblings’ children. Eager to create a life of her own, Abby seizes upon a position as a governess on a neighbouring estate. Unfortunately, her employer is Maxwell Bryce, the Duke of Rothwell – the notorious rake who once broke her youthful heart. Since he hasn’t set foot on his estate for fifteen years, Abby assumes she’ll never have to see him... Until, one day, he appears. Max is stunned to come face to face with the girl he fell for, before he went away and she stopped writing to him. Both Abby and Max have changed over the years, but has their passion for each other remained unchanged? A sweeping Regency romance for fans of Lisa Kleypas and Mary Balogh.

Download or read book Falling for the Governess written by Abby Ayles and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-11 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing the "Falling for the Governess" Novel - Discover NOW The New Historical Regency Romance Book by Abby Ayles! Isabella Watts' life of privilege is about to come crashing down. Her wealthy lifestyle, as the daughter of the adventurous Baron Leinster, is swept away when her father is unexpectedly killed, leaving her with a debt she cannot possibly overcome.Not only that, but her father has turned the estate over to the vile Mr. Smith, a man whose advances Isabella has already once refused and who is now out for revenge.Fleeing from the repugnant Smith and his desire to humiliate her, Isabella finds work as the governess of a young ward at Wintercrest Manor.There she meets the Marquess of Bellfourd, recently returned from the navy to take his place by his father's side following the death of his elder brother.But there are deep and possibly irreconcilable rifts at Wintercrest Manor. Wounds so deep they may never be healed.Can Isabella help the family to overcome their woes while staying out of reach of the clutches of her nemesis? Or will her past catch up with her even there?"Falling for the Governess" is a historical regency romance novel of approximately 90,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.Page Count: around 520+ pagesGet This Book FREE With Kindle Unlimited!Enjoy!

Download or read book The Rags to Riches Governess written by Janice Preston and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From impoverished governess… …to wealthy heiress Governess 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 Will Book 1: The Rags-to-Riches Governess

Download or read book The Lord s Compass written by Ellie St Clair and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will forced proximity turn these enemies to lovers or only cause an arranged marriage of resentment? Eric Rowley, Earl of Ferrington, is a roguish charmer, but only one woman will ever own his heart - Lady Faith Embury. Despite her sharp-tongued insults, Eric can't help but be drawn to her. When he agrees to undertake an adventurous quest to help his friend, the only thing he will miss is the woman he loves - and not the life of responsibility he is leaving behind. Faith will never forgive, and never forget what Eric did, but nor can she move on. For there is only one man who has ever stirred her heart, but she can never trust him again. This means she has no confidence in him to do what is required to solve the next clue in her friends' treasure hunt. The only way to ensure success is to tag along herself. When Eric discovers his stowaway, he is both delighted and perturbed. For their forced proximity is sure to mean ruin, and he isn't sure that she will ever agree to an arranged marriage - even though she is all he ever wanted. This is an enemies-to-lovers, second chance, arranged marriage, he-falls-first Regency romance featuring a stubborn heroine and an audacious hero. The Reckless Rogues series is best read in order. The Reckless Rogues 1 - The Earl's Secret 2 - The Viscount's Code 3 - The Scholar's Key 4 - The Lord's Compass 5 - The Heir's Fortune

Download or read book The Governess s Guide to Marriage written by Liz Tyner and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A prim and proper governess... Locked 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? “What I love about Ms Tyner’s work [is that] she takes what is a very basic trope and storyline and gives it a twist and it ends up being fresh and new… A lovely and original romance … Imaginative and complex.” —Chicks, Rogues and Scandals on To Win a Wallflower “This is a wonderfully, entertaining and original story… This is definitely a page-turner.” —Chicks, Rogues and Scandals on Saying I Do to the Scoundrel

Download or read book The Fallen Governess written by Laura A. Barnes and published by False Rumors. This book was released on 2023-04-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fallen lady must rise above her disgrace. A lady with limited options. A gentleman left without a choice. Could two souls forced together find it in their hearts to forgive one another? Vivian Wescott was once a debutante who won the affection of the most sought-after bachelor in London. However, her family's fall from grace forced her into a life of servitude. With what remained of her pride, Vivian eagerly arrived in Scotland to begin her position as a governess. Only to discover her new employer was her ex-betrothed. A gentleman who had thrown her over, yet still held her heart within his grasp. Could Vivian ever forgive how he had abandoned her when she needed him the most? Maximilian Courtland led his life following the demands of a strict society. However, chaos had descended on his life. The bitter ending to his betrothal didn't compare to the heartache of losing his cousin. Now pressed with raising two young children, he must rely on the governess his sister hired. Not any governess, but the very lady who betrayed him. Would Max discover the truth of Vivian's love before it was too late? Max ended their betrothal because of a rumor. He now protects Vivian from another rumor that would destroy her reputation. Would the truth ever prevail? Or would the lies forever keep them apart? The Fallen Governess is the first book in Laura A. Barnes's False Rumors series. If you love second chance romances, then you'll love how Vivian and Maximilian overcome the deceit of others with the strength of their love. Indulge in The Fallen Governess

Download or read book Enticed by a Governess Love of a Governess 4 written by Jane Charles and published by Timeless Romance, Inc.. This book was released on with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 destroy their future.

Download or read book The Wishful Governess A Swoonworthy Governess Historical Regency Romance written by Laura A. Barnes and published by Laura A. Barnes. This book was released on 2023-11-19 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this swoonworthy soulmate romance by International Bestselling regency author 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 enjoying peaceful days on his estate, he spent them in one disagreement after another with the stubborn miss. Calum was unsure when the governess consumed his every thought. Soon he spent his days waiting for her smile. Could he convince Grace their love prevailed against all rumors? One foolish incident led Grace and Calum toward a ripple effect of scandal. With his protection, Calum offered Grace security against their harmful enemies. Was their destiny within their grasp? Or was a wish just a wish? The Wishful Governess is the second novel in the False Rumor series. For fans of Adele Clee, Emily EK Murdoch, or Sandra Sookoo, this is a steamy romance that will leave you swooning for more. If you love governess romances, then you’ll love how Calum falls for Grace’s charms. Treat yourself to The Wishful Governess

Download or read book The Cinderella Governess written by Georgie Lee and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once upon a time… Joanna Radcliff has always dreamed of the day when she'd become a governess and finally be part of a proper family. Except, instead of a warm welcome, she's given a frosty reception by her employers—and her charges! The only person who pays her any attention is the dashing Major Preston… Despite their stolen conversations and tantalizing glances in the ballroom, Luke and Joanna know that their stations in life are just too different. But when this Cinderella governess's life is transformed and their roles are reversed, will they risk everything to be together?

Download or read book The Marquis s Second Chance written by Monica La Porta and published by Monica La Porta. This book was released on 2023-07-27 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second chances can lead to dangerous affairs of the heart… They were once lovers who parted in bitterness and betrayal. Now they are enemies and can’t resist each other. Edith, Lady Carruthers, has everything a woman could ever want: beauty, wealth, and power. But she is also trapped in a loveless marriage with a cruel earl who treats her like a trophy. The only man who ever made her feel alive was Ambrose, the now dashing and rebellious Marquis of Camber. But she rejected him for a title, and he never forgave her. Ambrose has spent the last ten years trying to forget Edith. He has become a notorious rake and duelist, courting danger and scandal at every turn. He still burns for her but also hates her for breaking his heart. When the Earl of Carruthers dies under mysterious circumstances, Ambrose and Edith are thrown together again. The old flame between them reignites, but someone is playing a dark game with them—new and old enemies who want to ruin them both. Can they overcome their pride and their enemies? Or will they lose their love and their lives?

Download or read book The Duke s Cautious Governess written by Fanny Finch and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-03-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The daughter of an Earl fallen from her status. A Duke who didn't have to take life seriously until now. A twist of fate and their paths cross in a way they never expected. Following her father's death, Agnes Hubbard is unexpectedly forced to deal with the shame of her lowly status and gain employment with the Duke of Portsmouth as a Governess in order to survive. On arriving at his home, Agnes is shocked to discover that he is much younger than she expected. The Duke of Portsmouth, with both his parents gone is suddenly left with a Duchy he is has no experience on how to manage and a baby sister, aged only four, to care for. When Agnes arrives, she seems to be a gift sent from God. Their approaches to life are so wildly different, and yet they soon discover that they need one another as they start growing feelings for one another. However, as Agnes settles into her new life, she receives an unexpected anonymous letter containing a shocking revelation. Shattered by the news, she is suddenly confronted by a choice she never expected. Can Agnes stay with the Duke of Portsmouth and allow love to take its course? Or will her love for him eventually drag his reputation down with her? If you like engaging characters, heart- wrenching twists and turns, and lots of romance, then you'll love "The Duke's Cautious Governess!" A captivating regency romance of 90,000 words, written by Fanny Finch. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after. Also available with Kindle Unlimited!

Download or read book The Forgiven Scoundrel A Passionate Second Chance Historical Regency Romance written by Laura A. Barnes and published by Laura A. Barnes. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this second chance, passion filled romance novel by International Bestselling regency author Laura A. Barnes ... Secrets have a way of coming to light… She never allowed her heart to love another. He had never forgotten her. Will their secrets keep them apart? Or would their love overcome them? Belle portrayed herself as two different women in London. To the lower class she was Rosie, a young widow who lost her husband too soon. A generous lady who befriended all, always helping those in need. To the peers of the realm, she was the notorious Madame Bellerose. Her establishment in Covent Garden was the most sought after to gain membership. Every gentleman attempted to bed the sultry Belle, but she favored no man with entry to her boudoir. She gave her soul away to one man years ago and there would be no other for her. Belle found contentment in the life she created to survive with her flourishing business and her new friendships. Until the man who stole her heart and abandoned her years ago returned. Phillip dominated her senses, making her crave what they once had. Can Belle forgive Phillip for abandoning her and risk her heart to loving him again? Lord Phillip Delamont had only one purpose for his return to London. And that was to find the woman he loved. To his surprise, his young son befriended the lady he desired. However, at every turn her friends would thwart his attempts to seek her attentions. His frustrations would only leave him wanting her more. A chance invitation for a game of cards leads Phillip into discovering Belle’s true identity. Once he realized the woman Belle had become his need to make her his again became his primary goal. Can Phillip convince Belle that they are meant to be together forever? Secrets. As Phillip pursues Belle, they keep their secrets hidden from one another. Secrets that could help to heal their hearts. Will they let their past continue to haunt them? Or will they confess their true love? The Forgiven Scoundrel is the final book in the Tricking the Scoundrels series. For fans of Annabelle Anders, Jade Lee, or Stacy Reid, this is a novel about long lost loves that reunite for in a passionate second chance love affair. This can be read as a stand alone. Enjoy!

Download or read book The Marchioness Second Chance written by Arietta Richmond and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Governess Game written by Tessa Dare and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-08-28 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times and USA Today Bestseller He’s been a bad, bad rake—and it takes a governess to teach him a lesson The accidental governess After her livelihood slips through her fingers, Alexandra Mountbatten takes on an impossible post: transforming a pair of wild orphans into proper young ladies. However, the girls don’t need discipline. They need a loving home. Try telling that to their guardian, Chase Reynaud: duke’s heir in the streets and devil in the sheets. The ladies of London have tried—and failed—to make him settle down. Somehow, Alexandra must reach his heart . . . without risking her own. The infamous rake Like any self-respecting libertine, Chase lives by one rule: no attachments. When a stubborn little governess tries to reform him, he decides to give her an education—in pleasure. That should prove he can’t be tamed. But Alexandra is more than he bargained for: clever, perceptive, passionate. She refuses to see him as a lost cause. Soon the walls around Chase’s heart are crumbling . . . and he’s in danger of falling, hard.

Download or read book A Waltz with the Outspoken Governess written by Catherine Tinley and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quiet governess… An unruly heart Sir Nicholas Denny is desperate to find a governess to care for his boisterous nieces and nephews. Demure vicar’s daughter Mary Smith seems ideal—at first. All too soon Nicholas discovers a different side…a beautiful, vivacious woman, even if she infuriates him with her strong opinions! When he waltzes with Mary at a party, he knows he’s in trouble—the spark between them is so tempting, but she challenges everything he thought he wanted in a wife! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

Download or read book When a Duke Loves a Governess written by Olivia Drake and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2021-10-04 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can she teach a duke how to love...? Tessa James has worked tirelessly to open her own millinery shop. All she needs now is a loan from the lord who sired and abandoned her. The easiest way to track him down? Infiltrate the aristocracy by becoming a governess. Guy Whitby, the Duke of Carlin, has returned to London after years abroad to discover that his young daughter, Sophy, has been scaring away her governesses. So when bold and beautiful Tessa applies for the job, he hires her despite his misgivings that she might be fibbing about her qualifications. But Guy’s murky past is coming back to haunt him, and when an old enemy threatens his family, he and Tessa are thrown into the path of danger. A stunning Regency romance for fans of Tessa Dare and Mary Jo Putney.