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The Secret Desires of a Governess
by
Tiffany Clare (Goodreads Author)
YEARNING FOR HIS TOUCH
From the moment Abby meets her new employer -- the mysterious, brooding Earl of Brendall -- she is appalled by his brutish manner…and even moreso by her own attraction to him. Has she lost her senses? As a governess, Abby has no choice but to play by the rules. But as a woman, she cannot deny the fiery sensations he ignites -- or the fantasies he insp...more
From the moment Abby meets her new employer -- the mysterious, brooding Earl of Brendall -- she is appalled by his brutish manner…and even moreso by her own attraction to him. Has she lost her senses? As a governess, Abby has no choice but to play by the rules. But as a woman, she cannot deny the fiery sensations he ignites -- or the fantasies he insp...more
Paperback, 339 pages
Published
May 24th 2011
by St. Martin's Paperbacks
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I'm not sure what it is about this author's writing style, but there seemed to be a strange disconnection throughout this story, which I've noticed in her previous two in the series. Clare can write lusty yet emotional love scenes, but when Elliott and Abby were not in the bedroom, their interaction was weirdly wooden. I enjoyed the various dark and forbidden similarities to Jane Eyre, but I was disappointed that Clare didn't further pursue the dyslexia angle or the relationship/friendship betwe...more
May 23, 2012
Anesha †Curious & Obsessive Bookworm†
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Just finish reading this - and I'm sad it's finished! D:
I am a huge fan of historical romance - i go crazy over them so it was so surprise that I hopped to this early today and refused to put it down until i finished it.
Omg, where to start??? xD
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I am a huge fan of historical romance - i go crazy over them so it was so surprise that I hopped to this early today and refused to put it down until i finished it.
Omg, where to start??? xD
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I had great expectation for this book, based on some of the other reviews that I had read. That was my problem. I'm sure because I had, in my mind, set the bar so high that this book fell short.
Lady Abigail Hallaway needed to figure out what she wanted to do with her life. Both her sisters had married well, leaving her feel as if she's the young spinster sister left in the care of her family. Sure, she's an heiress who would get her fortune when she was twenty-five (in two short years), but she...more
Lady Abigail Hallaway needed to figure out what she wanted to do with her life. Both her sisters had married well, leaving her feel as if she's the young spinster sister left in the care of her family. Sure, she's an heiress who would get her fortune when she was twenty-five (in two short years), but she...more
As a previous reviewer indicated, this book started out nicely ... but it didn't last long. The characters were likeable, but the "falling in instant lust" and then the moving the plot forward by having sex every 5 pages grew old really quick. I found myself skipping sex scenes only to get to the very short and predictable mystery bits because, well, I was bored with all the sex. The sex wasn't particularly well written either. I don't want to go into much detail, but as that reviewer indicated,...more
The reason I love reading this book :
I love the cover so much ups.. I’m the cover lover *lol
Who will not feel so interesting with the title of this book : The “Secret Desire” of the Governess.. hem
Once I see the cover of this book, I’m so curious, so I went straightly to this author’s website to read the excerpt and I decided I must have this book
Abigail, had failed to find a proper husband in 3 years, so she decided to not marriage and what she want is only freedom. Lied to her sister that...more
I love the cover so much ups.. I’m the cover lover *lol
Who will not feel so interesting with the title of this book : The “Secret Desire” of the Governess.. hem
Once I see the cover of this book, I’m so curious, so I went straightly to this author’s website to read the excerpt and I decided I must have this book
Abigail, had failed to find a proper husband in 3 years, so she decided to not marriage and what she want is only freedom. Lied to her sister that...more
haunted castles, mysterious injuries, brooding hero, child with learning disabilities, a lady posing as a governess in an effort to gain female independence, surprisingly this all mixes well in a page turner. i essentially read this book in one day (warning: you probably will so set aside time, this is not a pick up put down type story). the hero was so hot and cold, his son was so adorable. the big mystery was pretty easy to guess, but the why behind it was harder to work out, which is why this...more
If Jane Eyre, were to be rewritten as porn, this would be it.
Brooding hero with secrets and crazy wife who dies horribly in a fire? Check.
Innocent, bookish governess in love with her employer? Check.
Precocious child? Check.
Employer boning his servant at every opportunity? Chec-Wait a minute... That didn't happen in Jane Eyre! This is like a dirty, fanfiction type thing!
Holy, horn-dog pants batman! They could not keep they're hands off each other, but for some crack-pot reason couldn't get marr...more
Brooding hero with secrets and crazy wife who dies horribly in a fire? Check.
Innocent, bookish governess in love with her employer? Check.
Precocious child? Check.
Employer boning his servant at every opportunity? Chec-Wait a minute... That didn't happen in Jane Eyre! This is like a dirty, fanfiction type thing!
Holy, horn-dog pants batman! They could not keep they're hands off each other, but for some crack-pot reason couldn't get marr...more
This book had so much potential! I absolutely loved the initial meeting between the hero and heroine but it quickly went downhill from there. This is more of a gothic type book with the mystery surrounding it, but at points it almost seemed unrealistic - falls from the tower and only sprains an ankle...nearly drowns but the would-be murderer decides to let her live? To me, it seemed as if everything was dramatic to the extreme and way too much action and way too little romance (romance, not sex/...more
This was a good book and i really liked the plot line. It was well thought out. The characters were interesting and the mystery was well done. I just didnt love it. I couldnt disappear into the story...
What i also really liked was the mini story that was told at the beginning of each chapter with the Dragon Prince and the way it tied into the story. I didnt like that Jacob never read it to her. I also didnt like the number of sections i had to skip in the second half of the back... they were kin...more
What i also really liked was the mini story that was told at the beginning of each chapter with the Dragon Prince and the way it tied into the story. I didnt like that Jacob never read it to her. I also didnt like the number of sections i had to skip in the second half of the back... they were kin...more
A mistaken identity, a young woman hiding from her past, mysterious accidents, a misunderstood young boy, a brooding hero, a witty heroine. How could I pass this up?
Abby has taken the job of a governess to escape her family, her past, and what could be her future. She makes her way to the home of the Earl of Brendall - Elliot. Who upon their first meeting mistakes her for a woman of loose morals!
I loved Abby, she was witty and looking to find herself. She takes this job and falls totally in lov...more
Abby has taken the job of a governess to escape her family, her past, and what could be her future. She makes her way to the home of the Earl of Brendall - Elliot. Who upon their first meeting mistakes her for a woman of loose morals!
I loved Abby, she was witty and looking to find herself. She takes this job and falls totally in lov...more
I have to admit that I was rather disappointed in this book. While I am a great fan of governess novels, this was not one of them. At the risk of sounding like a prude, there was entirely too much explicit sex in this book. The hero and heroine were hot for each other from the very beginning of the book and nothing was left to the imagination. I would love to have seen more of a real plot here.
It was ok, haven't read any other Tiffany Clare and if I run out of other things I might go back and read her other books. I liked the Hero and the Heroine but it seemed drawn out and with a little too much emotional turmoil with an obvious villian. Goes back to: with a little communication between the main characters the stories would be much shorter lol.
3½ stars.
I didn't realize that the heroine of the story is the youngest sister of the heroine from The Seduction of His Wife...
I'm not sure how to review this book. I like the middle part of the story, but not the start and the end. And the tone of the story is dark and somber which I don't particularly like for Historical Romance.
I didn't realize that the heroine of the story is the youngest sister of the heroine from The Seduction of His Wife...
I'm not sure how to review this book. I like the middle part of the story, but not the start and the end. And the tone of the story is dark and somber which I don't particularly like for Historical Romance.
This is what I read when I can't sleep. Has great bones for a really good historical fiction...then there's about a zillion sex scenes and language that's a appropriate for the 21st century, not the 19th (including slang that hadn't been invented yet). Genre, straight up genre.
Also, gratuitous use of the word "pectoral".
Also, gratuitous use of the word "pectoral".
This was my first Tiffany Clare book and one of the first historical romances I have read. I enjoyed the book. It's definitely lustier than most books I have read before and enjoyed those scenes. I liked the spunk of the governess and I wasn't fully sold on Elliot at first, but his stone cold exterior faded quickly. Over all it was an enjoyable read.
The book overall was great. The romance was hot and the suspense was perfect. Tiffany concluded this trilogy on a great note and now leaves me wanting to read more from her. I'd recommend this series to anyone.
I loved Eliott and Abby but my favorite character was probably Jacob. He was in such strong need of a mother figure and Abby was exactly that for him. Eliott's insecurities were refreshing and I loved Abby's persistent personality.
This was my first Tiffany Clare read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Definitley a 4 star read, but the steam factor added a star!! I'll be looking for the first two books in the series!
Everything you want in a governess tale..AND a dark foreboding Castle with a "Beast" of a Lord. Add a fiery first meeting and you just know you are in for a great read!
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Terrific H/h... love the dark feeling of this novel... There were moments when I could simply feel their pain and love and joy. They were both wonderfully genuine and perfectly flawed.
Hot HOT HAWT!!! Loved this book. It had all the elements I adore to make a truly indulgent story. I'll post the full review soon.
I had to say that I was pleasantly surprised with the steam factor of this book. I also ended up really liking the characters, especially Jacob.
A new author I tried and now I am hooked! this book was fun and had humor she really stood up to him loved that.
A powerfull and strong story by Tiffany Clare. Very emotionally charged. I loved every single character.
was pretty good. the plot line was pretty good and kept me turning the pages.
Pretty good book. It reminded me of Jane Eyre, but much more sexual.
Not a keeper. Disappointed after reading her 1st bk The Seduction of His Wife which was way better.
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Deciding that life had far more to offer than a nine to five job, bickering children in the evening and housework of any kind, Tiffany Clare opened up her laptop to rediscover her love of the written word. Tiffany writes Victorian-set historical romances for St. Martin’s Press. She lives in Toronto with her ever-patient photographer husband, two mischievous children, and two loving, spoiled dogs t...more
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Aug 25, 2011 12:54am
They do somehow offer a sick sense of accomplishment at the close. >:)
Aug 25, 2011 10:59pm