The Governess Game
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3.9 • 233 Ratings
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
‘Prepare to Fall in Love’ Julia Quinn, author of Bridgerton
‘I absolutely adored it. I laughed out loud numerous times… Love her writing.’ Jodi Picoult
The addictive Regency read from the New York Times bestselling author that’s perfect for fans of Bridgerton
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. 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 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.
Praise for Tessa Dare:
‘I absolutely loved it; her style is so warm and funny.’ Nicola Cornick on The Duchess Deal
‘The irresistibly provocative, classy love scenes set the bar high for other historical romance novels.’
Publishers Weekly on The Duchess Deal
‘This book is funny, it’s charming, and the romance works so beautifully.’
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books on The Duchess Deal
‘A rollicking and passionate romp that is just what… fans will relish.’
Library Journal on The Duchess Deal
‘Wickedly funny and soul-satisfyingly romantic novel…’ Booklist on The Duchess Deal
‘Prepare to Fall in Love’
Julia Quinn on The Duchess Deal
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Reviews
Praise for The Governess Game:
‘The Governess Game is love with the classic Regency chemistry… a Pride and Prejudice-style affaire de coeur but cleverly infused with a fun, frothy and sexy Mills & Boon twist that will leave all historical romance fans begging for more.’ Lancashire Evening Post
‘An affecting gem enhanced by laugh-out-loud humour
(the doll’s various “demises” are priceless),scorching passion, and sparkling repartee. Pure reading joy!’ Library Journal
‘A sprawling cast of delightfully eccentric characters adds texture and depth to a captivating love story. Dare continues her splendid, quirky Girl Meets Duke series with wit, heart, and humour.’ Kirkus Reviews
Praise for The Duchess Deal:
‘I absolutely loved it; her style is so warm and funny.’ Nicola Cornick
‘The irresistibly provocative, classy love scenes set the bar high for other historical romance novels.’
Publishers Weekly
‘This book is funny, it’s charming, and the romance works so beautifully.’
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
‘A rollicking and passionate romp that is just what… fans will relish.’
Library Journal
‘Wickedly funny and soul-satisfyingly romantic novel…’ Booklist
‘Prepare to Fall in Love’
Julia Quinn
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In Dare's sizzling second Girl Meets Duke Regency (after The Duchess Deal), a young woman discovers that her romantic fantasies about a handsome rake are vastly different from the reality of him. After bumping into the effortlessly charming man of her dreams in a bookstore, Alexandra Mountbatten meets him again when calling at his London home, offering to set his clocks. Chase Reynaud mistakenly believes that Alex has come to apply for the position of governess to his two precocious wards, Daisy and Rosamund and she needs a job, so she plays along. The witty banter of the misunderstanding is the perfect prelude for their future encounters. Chase professes himself a confirmed rake who refuses to marry as self-punishment for his past actions, but Alex sees through Chase's callous fa ade to the kind and generous man inside. Even as she tries to convince him that he deserves happiness, she knows that he must marry someone of suitable rank, which excludes her. Alex is an intelligent, independent heroine who is the perfect match for Chase, whose hardened heart softens as Alex reveals how much she cares for him. Sensuality and witty repartee fill the pages of this fast-paced story, which is made complete by the expertly developed characters and hints at future installments.
Customer Reviews
Entertaining series
I’m really enjoying this series, all the books are witty and funny and are a great way to chill out.
Waste of time
Hard to believe this was written by the same author who wrote Romancing the Duke and When a Scot ties the Knot. The book lacks any actual plot. Characters are poorly developed and prose is full of cheap mediocre cliches. This is nothing more than a 99c Mills & Boon trash. Beyond disappointed.