Download or read book The Governess Without Guilt written by Katherine Grant and published by Katie Flanagan. This book was released on 2022-07-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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… When counterfeit bank notes surface in town, the authorities suspect someone at Robin Abbey is the criminal. Suddenly, both Sophia and John are put under the microscope. They have no choice but to band together to find the true culprit. The only question is: will they find true love, too? Read this book if you love: governess romance, beta heroes, cinnamon roll heroes, strong heroines, strong female main characters, romances set in England, feminist romances, feminist historical romances, historical romances, doctor hero, bluestocking, non-titled heroes, regency romance hero has no title, working class historical romance, class differences historical romance, interracial romance, interracial regency romance, interracial historical romance, opposites attract, opposites attract historical romance, demisexual romance, steamy historical romance, historical romance with mystery, gothic historical romance, gothic regency romance, mystery regency romance, regency romance at a country house

Download or read book The Governess Affair written by Courtney Milan and published by Courtney Milan. This book was released on 2012-04-21 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The start of a critically acclaimed historical romance series by New York Times bestselling author Courtney Milan... Hugo Marshall earned the nickname "the Wolf of Clermont" for his ruthless ambition--a characteristic that has served him well, elevating the coal miner's son to the right hand man of a duke. When he's ordered to get rid of a pestering governess by fair means or foul, it's just another day at work. But after everything Miss Serena Barton has been through at the hands of his employer, she is determined to make him pay. She won't let anyone stop her--not even the man that all of London fears. They might call Hugo Marshall the Wolf of Clermont, but even wolves can be brought to heel... The books in the Brothers Sinister series: ½. The Governess Affair (free prequel novella) 1. The Duchess War 1½. A Kiss for Midwinter (a companion novella to The Duchess War) 2. The Heiress Effect 3. The Countess Conspiracy 4. The Suffragette Scandal 4½. Talk Sweetly to Me

Download or read book The Turn of the Screw Illustrated written by Henry James and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-21 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Turn of the Screw is an 1898Horrornovella by Henry James that first appeared in serial format in Collier's Weekly magazine (January 27 - April 16, 1898). In October 1898 it appeared in The Two Magics, a book published by Macmillan in New York City and Heinemann in London. Classified as both gothic fiction and a ghost story, the novella focuses on a governess who, caring for two children at a remote estate, becomes convinced that the grounds are haunted.

Download or read book The Viscount Without Virtue written by Katherine Grant and published by Katie Flanagan. This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Shelf Unbound Best Indie Books Notable of 2022 When she discovers her family's enemy is hiding in plain sight, what choice does a lady have but to seduce him? Maximilian Hainsworth, Viscount Berwick, is on a mission: to write a scathing expose of England’s most famous country estate, Northfield Hall. While much of England praises Northfield Hall for its egalitarian economy and boycott of foreign imports, Max knows that the Preston family must have an alternative hidden income to explain Northfield's prosperity. Max is determined to uncover their secrets and humiliate the Prestons with an inflammatory report. Disguised as a carpenter, he gets himself hired so he can learn Northfield Hall’s secret ins and outs. A few things quickly go wrong with his plan: 1. He doesn’t bring his own tools 2. No one is willing to speak ill of the Prestons 3. He keeps accidentally flirting with Miss Ellen Preston Ellen can see plain as day that the new carpenter’s assistant lied about his experience with woodwork. She is willing to overlook this, especially since he is handsome and easy to talk to. However, when she overhears him asking strange questions, she does some investigating - and discovers he is one of her father’s biggest political enemies. Taking the matter into her own hands, Ellen vows to delay Max’s report any way she can. Even if that means kissing him again. Working against each other, Max and Ellen begin asking difficult questions about Northfield Hall. What they discover forces each of them to rethink their own assumptions and answer for themselves: are their principles more important than love? “5 Stars - Come for the sex, stay for the economic debate, and stick around for more sex? Yes please.” - Plot Trysts Podcast Read this book if you love: strong heroines, strong female main characters, heroines with masculine jobs, female characters with men's jobs, bluestocking, bluestocking heroines, alpha heroes, alpha male, romances set in England, romances set in London, feminist romances, feminist historical romances, historical romances, fake identities, fake identity romance, secret identity romance, journalist hero, secret writer romance, romance at a country house, antiracist romance, opposites attract, opposites attract historical romance, enemies to lovers, enemies to lovers historical romance, steamy regency romance, steamy historical romance, sexy historical romance

Download or read book The Charmer Without a Cause written by Katherine Grant and published by Katie Flanagan. This book was released on 2023-03-09 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone knows that a happy marriage begins with a lot of money and one good lie… When Benjamin Preston falls in love with Lady Lydia Deveraux at first sight, his family thinks this is the start of yet another of his failed courtships. Benjamin is almost as surprised as they are when Lydia encourages his attention and even agrees to marry him. His family suspects she is after his newly-inherited ten thousand pounds, but Benjamin holds out hope that at last he has found his true love. Lydia can’t help finding Benjamin attractive. After all, he is handsome, kind, and compassionate. But her heart belongs to Ireland - and to an Irish rebel who died for the cause of freedom. Now Lydia is determined to marry for wealth and political influence so she can help free Ireland from Britain’s rule. Even if that means trapping Benjamin in a loveless marriage. As their courtship progresses, Lydia and Benjamin find themselves caught in a web of lies, plots, and unquenchable lust. The only question is: can they help Ireland without breaking each other’s hearts? This latest installment of The Prestons from award-winning author Katherine Grant works as a standalone or a continuation of the series.

Download or read book The Countess Without Conviction written by Katherine Grant and published by Katie Flanagan. This book was released on 2024-06-07 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is their marriage strong enough to weather this storm? Ever since their wedding day, Ellen Preston and Max Hainsworth have happily ignored the fact that one day they would become the Earl and Countess Meretta. When Max inherits his title, their life is upended - and a storm begins to brew. Returning from a long parliamentary season in London, Max discovers that things are not going well for Ellen at their new home of Montchampion Manor. His mother is critical of the new countess, the carpenters don’t want Ellen in the workshop, and everyone is upset that Ellen and Max want to ban imports of tea and cotton. Worst of all, Ellen seems to have lost her faith in Max. Ellen is doing her best to adjust to her new life, but the house is too big, the servants are too suspicious, and Max is too distant. When nasty rumors make her question everything she believes in, she and Max must find a way to unite again - or risk forever being torn apart. You’ll enjoy this story if you have previously read The Viscount Without Virtue. Happily-ever-after guaranteed!

Download or read book The Sailor Without a Sweetheart written by Katherine Grant and published by Katie Flanagan. This book was released on 2024-04-19 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is love worth giving a second chance? Six years ago, Amy Lamplugh decided not to elope with Nate Preston. Ever since, she has been working hard to convince herself she was right to choose her family over Nate. Now, Nate is back. After an illustrious career as a naval captain, he faces a court martial for disobeying orders while fighting the slave trade. He accepts an invitation to await the trial at a country estate outside of Portsmouth - and discovers he is suddenly neighbors with Amy. Nate is shocked to find that Amy didn’t end up marrying someone rich and titled. Instead, she is a glorified companion to her younger sister - and is clearly battling some unnamed illness. Thrown together by circumstances outside their control, Nate and Amy try to be friends. Soon, it becomes clear that their feelings for each other never died. Do they dare risk their hearts again? Has anything changed, or are they destined for heartbreak once more? Jump into the award-winning Prestons series with this installment, which works as a standalone!

Download or read book Henry James s Psychology of Experience written by Granville H. Jones and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2019-01-29 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No detailed description available for "Henry James's Psychology of Experience".

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 The Baron Without Blame written by Katherine Grant and published by Katie Flanagan. This book was released on 2021-06-23 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When disaster strikes, what choice does the honorable baron have but deceit? When Martin Preston, Baron Ashforth, is caught on a dark balcony with a debutante, he does the right thing. Even though he was only freeing her skirts from the railing. Even though he doesn’t know her name. The next morning, he faithfully offers for her hand in marriage. Lolly Turner has nothing against Lord Preston. He is handsome, kind, and honorable. Yet she can’t bring herself to marry a man solely because of gossip. When she knows she should say yes, she says no. Instead, they concoct a false engagement: they tell the world they plan to marry, while in reality Lolly will jilt Martin once the scandal has died down. Martin invites Lolly and her family to spend the Easter holiday at his country home to keep up appearances. As he and Lolly spend more time together, they share visions for the future and realize they both hope for a world very different from the one into which they were born. But when Lolly’s father catches wind of their shared politics, he changes his mind about the wedding. Which means it is up to Lolly and Martin to choose: should they do the right thing, or follow their hearts? “This book has humor, discord and steam….an excellent tee-up for a new series!” - Goodreads Review

Download or read book A Lady Becomes a Governess written by Diane Gaston and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-07-01 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RITA Award–Winning Author: In disguise as a governess, will she reveal her secret—or let the love of a lifetime pass her by? Lady Rebecca Pierce escapes her forced betrothal when the ship she’s on wrecks. Assuming the identity of a governess she believes has drowned, she enters the employ of brooding Lord Brookmore, who’s selflessly caring for his orphaned nieces. Inconveniently, she’s extremely attracted to the viscount—and now her only chance of happiness is tied to the biggest risk: revealing the truth about who she really is . . .

Download or read book The Husband Plot written by Katherine Grant and published by Katie Flanagan. This book was released on 2021-03-19 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2021 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Winner and finalist for the RSJ Emma Awards and Next Generation Indie Book Awards! What could go wrong when you marry a perfect stranger? Lisbeth Dawes would rather not end up a spinster. After her first fiance leaves her at the altar, she agrees to marry Adrian Hathorne sight-unseen. She doesn’t expect much from her new husband, since he plans to leave for Jamaica within the year, but she does hope for friendship and freedom to pursue her own interests. Adrian Hathorne wants to be above reproach. He doesn’t indulge in any of the usual gentlemanly pursuits, nor does he chase after any women. When his father writes from Jamaica with instructions to marry as soon as possible, he does as asked. It is only after the wedding that he realizes he doesn’t really know how to be a husband - especially not to a bluestocking wife with so many of her own ideas. Divorce is not an option - which means Lisbeth and Adrian need to find common ground before their marriage of convenience goes up in smoke. Just when they have discovered they don’t disagree with each other over everything, another letter arrives from Jamaica with news neither of them expected. News that will test every aspect of their fledgling marriage. “5 Stars - The Husband Plot: A Marriage of Convenience is a lovely historical romance.” - Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Review by Michelle Stanley Read this book if you love: marriage of convenience, bluestocking heroine, nerdy heroine, beta heroes, cinnamon roll heroes, strong heroines, strong female main characters, romances set in England, romances set in London, feminist romances, feminist historical romances, historical romances, award-winning romance, romances with ballrooms, romances with garden trysts, steamy historical romance, sexy historical romance, interracial romance, interracial historical romance, interracial regency romance, antiracist romance, arranged marriage romance, fake relationship romance, virgin hero, virgin hero historical romance, opposites attract, opposites attract historical romance, romance in libraries, romance with book lovers

Download or read book The governess written by Marguerite Gardiner (countess of Blessington.) and published by . This book was released on 1839 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Governess written by Marguerite Countess of Blessington and published by . This book was released on 1839 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Hellion of Drury Lane written by Katherine Grant and published by Katie Flanagan. This book was released on 2023-09-19 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind the scenes, drama cuts both ways... For Samantha Billings, nothing can go right. Ever since she inherited her father's business as head carpenter for Drury Lane Theatre, she has been fighting off problems from creditors to unending rain. When an inspector of the carpentry guild announces he will stop her work unless she hires a master carpenter, Samantha fears she may lose everything - but she resolves to overcome, one way or another. For Oliver Chow, nothing can go wrong. In London for the first time ever, he is celebrating his new status as a master carpenter and looking for the adventure of a lifetime. When he happens upon a woman carpentress in distress, he is happy to help - even if it is in name alone. Thrown together to thwart the guild's inspector, Samantha and Oliver discover that sometimes, a little drama behind the scenes can have a surprisingly happy outcome. Enjoy this one-hour read from award-winning author Katherine Grant!

Download or read book The Ideal Countess written by Katherine Grant and published by Katie Flanagan. This book was released on 2020-01-10 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will a garden scandal lead to a duel at dawn, or happily ever after? Finalist for the 14th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards and the 2021 Next Generation Indie Excellence Awards! London, 1810 Alice never dreamed her Season would go this well. She has beautiful dresses, new friends, and she has caught the eye of the most dashing bachelor in London, the Duke of Cornwall. But her friend, Hugh Osborne, the Earl of Windemere, is concerned the duke’s intentions towards Alice aren’t honorable. While she dreams of marrying the impossible duke, Hugh scrambles to find a way to protect her - and win her heart - before Alice’s reputation is dashed to pieces. This friends-to-lovers Regency Romance is perfect for fans of London ballrooms, scrumptious tea, and delicious dramas of the heart. “This story is a masterpiece at developing the main character from a naive debutant to a mature, self-aware woman. This is one of those books that I highly recommend reading in one sitting. I loved being able to lose myself in the story.” - Melissa Makarewicz, Romance Reviewer Read this book if you love: debutante romances, beta heroes, cinnamon roll heroes, strong heroines, strong female main characters, romances set in England, romances set in London, feminist romances, feminist historical romances, historical romances, award-winning romance, unrequited love, love triangle historical romance, forced engagements, romances with duels, romances with ballrooms, or romances with garden scenes

Download or read book Letters to Her Love written by Katherine Grant and published by Katie Flanagan. This book was released on 2024-02-09 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They are writing their love story one letter at a time… Louisa Hoggart is about to leave Northfield Hall. Her charge, Miss Caroline Preston, is fully grown and hardly needs a governess anymore. Even more exciting, Louisa plans to move to London as a children’s author. She just has one major task left: help Miss Preston host her first house party. Opera singer Elena Zilio accepts her invitation to the Northfield Hall house party for the free room and board. She also hopes to find a new protector for herself and her eight-year-old daughter. When she hears Louisa Hoggart will be at the party, she is excited to reconnect with an old acquaintance. It doesn’t take long for sparks to fly between the two women. Yet what Louisa recognizes as attraction, Elena labels as friendship. Armed with nothing but her pen and big dreams for the future, can Louisa convince Elena to take a chance on the feelings swirling between them? Enjoy this one-hour epistolary novella from award-winning author Katherine Grant!