The Governess Who Captured His Heart
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3.9 • 95 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Temptations or Priorities…?
Determined to help her oldest sister make ends meet, Louise Potter accepts a governess position in the northern part of England. . If this means accompanying an older gentleman on his travels, then she will. There’s only one problem: Louise is about to discover that her travelling companion is not the elderly man she expected, but rather seduction itself…
Alistair Langley has no desire to share his carriage with his niece’s newly hired employee. But the matron he expected to find at his door is instead a beautiful young woman, one he knows he can’t travel alone with. After all, he’s going to visit his brother who is pressuring him to marry and produce a Langley heir—or be cut off from inheritance. When he confides in Louise, together they form a plan. But the closer they become, the more temptation beckons…
Until finally a choice must be made: Love or money? Or is it possible to have both?
- Please note that this is a novella -
Customer Reviews
The Governess and the Rogue
Delicious novella!
Louise Potter and her family have fallen on hard times, forced to accept a position as governess to help their financial situation she accepts the position readily. Her travelling companion the elderly (not) uncle of her employer considering the age of her soon to be charges. She soon discovers that he’s Sin incarnate!
Alistair Langley is summoned by his brother to meet the young woman he has arranged as his bride, he has to escort the new governess as well. Making matters worse is that THE governess is shockingly beautiful!
Travelling to their destination they get to know each other and love blooms, feelings of inadequacy have Louise not admitting to her feelings for Alistair. He feels that he needs to do his duty or be cut from his inheritance. But sometimes a man has got to do what he needs to in the name of LOVE!
This was a great novella that flowed nicely and the characters were well liked although the story was short it was nicely done. The relationship developed nicely and we experienced their feelings along with Louise and Alistair.
I received a complimentary copy from the author through NetGalley for my honest unbiased opinion.