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An Unlikely Match For The Governess
The most unlikely match…
might be the best fit!
After the young twins she cares for are orphaned, their governess Aislinn will do anything to stay with them. So when their maverick uncle—aristocrat turned rancher Luke—returns to England, determined to gain guardianship, she proposes a convenient marriage! As an unexpected connection develops between them Aislinn begins to long for a real future with Luke. But his home is in Montana…could it be hers too?
might be the best fit!
After the young twins she cares for are orphaned, their governess Aislinn will do anything to stay with them. So when their maverick uncle—aristocrat turned rancher Luke—returns to England, determined to gain guardianship, she proposes a convenient marriage! As an unexpected connection develops between them Aislinn begins to long for a real future with Luke. But his home is in Montana…could it be hers too?
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 23, 2023
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Lauri Robinson
174 books126 followersLauri Robinson's chosen genre to write is Western historical, and when asked why, she says, "Because I know I wasn't the only girl who wanted to grow up and marry Little Joe Cartwright."
With a degree in early childhood education, Lauri has spent three decades working in the non-profit field for Head Start, Child Abuse Intervention, the March of Dimes, and United Way. She claims the once upon a time and happily ever after premise of romance novels has always been a form of stress relief. When her husband suggested she write one, she took the challenge and has loved every minute of the journey.
Lauri lives in rural Minnesota, where she and her husband spend every spare moment with their three grown sons and their families, which includes three granddaughters, two stepgrandsons and two granddogs. She volunteers for several organizations, including her local library, and spends most fall weekends filling the freezer with homemade foodstuffs from the bountiful harvest of her husband's green thumb. She's a diehard Elvis fan (yes, she's been to Graceland), and loves to spend Sundays watching NASCAR, either live or on TV. However, she says her favorite weekends are spent in the woods of northern Minnesota on the land homesteaded by her great-grandfather.
Most of her childhood was spent in western Kansas, which is the setting for several of her stories. Lauri is a member of RWA, Northern Lights Writers,and Hearts Through History Romance Writers, as well as several online writing groups. She writes for Harlequin, Mills and Boon and The Wild Rose Press.
For updates on her writing please visit www.laurirobinson.blogspot.com
With a degree in early childhood education, Lauri has spent three decades working in the non-profit field for Head Start, Child Abuse Intervention, the March of Dimes, and United Way. She claims the once upon a time and happily ever after premise of romance novels has always been a form of stress relief. When her husband suggested she write one, she took the challenge and has loved every minute of the journey.
Lauri lives in rural Minnesota, where she and her husband spend every spare moment with their three grown sons and their families, which includes three granddaughters, two stepgrandsons and two granddogs. She volunteers for several organizations, including her local library, and spends most fall weekends filling the freezer with homemade foodstuffs from the bountiful harvest of her husband's green thumb. She's a diehard Elvis fan (yes, she's been to Graceland), and loves to spend Sundays watching NASCAR, either live or on TV. However, she says her favorite weekends are spent in the woods of northern Minnesota on the land homesteaded by her great-grandfather.
Most of her childhood was spent in western Kansas, which is the setting for several of her stories. Lauri is a member of RWA, Northern Lights Writers,and Hearts Through History Romance Writers, as well as several online writing groups. She writes for Harlequin, Mills and Boon and The Wild Rose Press.
For updates on her writing please visit www.laurirobinson.blogspot.com
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January 9, 2024
When Luke’s brother threatens to seize custody of his nieces, he and their governess Aislinn decide to get married to provide a more secure home for them – which is only complicated by their attraction to each other.
It is so incredibly frustrating when you are going along reading a perfectly good book populated by perfectly good characters acting out a perfectly good plot – and then one of the characters does something so incredibly stupid and, worse, out of character, that it completely tanks your enjoyment of the book. This is, unfortunately, the case with An Unlikely Match for the Governess.
And there really was a lot I was enjoying! The secondary plot of trying to gain custody of the twins is quite detailed, but the focus remains on the developing relationship between Aislinn and Luke. I liked that both of them put their money where their mouth is as far as their affection for the twins and their attitudes toward class structure and morality went.
But then, at about the 75% mark, something very infuriating happened. The black moment arrived, that usual moment in a romance where the leads are on the verge of breaking things off. While I do not mind the black moment usually, it utterly enraged me here, because it was achieved by Luke acting utterly out of character, believing and doing things that do not mesh with what we’d seen of him so far. Suddenly he was not only cruel but stupid – the conclusion he’s jumped to being so completely out of left field – and his resulting actions so bizarre that it not only took me out of the story but left a bitter taste in my mouth.
Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.
It is so incredibly frustrating when you are going along reading a perfectly good book populated by perfectly good characters acting out a perfectly good plot – and then one of the characters does something so incredibly stupid and, worse, out of character, that it completely tanks your enjoyment of the book. This is, unfortunately, the case with An Unlikely Match for the Governess.
And there really was a lot I was enjoying! The secondary plot of trying to gain custody of the twins is quite detailed, but the focus remains on the developing relationship between Aislinn and Luke. I liked that both of them put their money where their mouth is as far as their affection for the twins and their attitudes toward class structure and morality went.
But then, at about the 75% mark, something very infuriating happened. The black moment arrived, that usual moment in a romance where the leads are on the verge of breaking things off. While I do not mind the black moment usually, it utterly enraged me here, because it was achieved by Luke acting utterly out of character, believing and doing things that do not mesh with what we’d seen of him so far. Suddenly he was not only cruel but stupid – the conclusion he’s jumped to being so completely out of left field – and his resulting actions so bizarre that it not only took me out of the story but left a bitter taste in my mouth.
Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.
March 29, 2024
Il matrimonio dell’istitutrice è un bel romanzo romantico e leggero ambientato tra l’Inghilterra e gli Stati Uniti in piena epoca Vittoriana.
Ho trovato davvero molto originale la trama, il terzogenito di una nobile famiglia che decide di rinunciare al titolo per andare a vivere in America e assaporare così la libertà tipica di un luogo incontaminato.
Aislinn Blaydon è una giovane donna cresciuta in orfanotrofio e che si è sempre occupata dei più piccoli. Quando inizia a lavorare per il Duca di Havenbrook e sua moglie e a occuparsi delle due piccole gemelle Ivy e Fern la sua vita sembra perfetta. Tutto cambia quando il Duca e la Duchessa, Rowland e Leslie, muoiono prematuramente e il nuovo Duca obbliga Aislinn ad andarsene. Abbandonare le due gemelline è la cosa più dolorosa che abbia mai fatto, ma quanto tutto sembra perduto il destino le fa incontrare Luke Carlisle, il fratello più piccolo di Rowland, tornato in Inghilterra per occuparsi delle piccole nipotine.
Luke Carlisle è cresciuto con l’avventura nel sangue e una profonda avversione nei confronti dell’aristocrazia inglese e le sue regole. Quando il padre in punto di morte gli concede la sua benedizione, rinuncia al titolo e parte verso il nuovo mondo. Il Montana e il ranch diventano quindi la sua nuova casa, ma quando Rowland e sua moglie Leslie muoiono all’improvviso, per esaudire le ultime volontà del fratello torna in Inghilterra per occuparsi delle due nipotine. Quando incontra Aislinn, capisce subito che lei potrebbe essere la persona giusta per aiutarlo a ottenere la custodia legale delle piccole.
Luke e Aislinn sono due personaggi molto diversi tra loro, Luke ha sempre desiderato l’avventura mentre Aislinn cresciuta in orfanotrofio ha sempre desiderato fare parte di una famiglia e Ivy e Fern rappresentano proprio questo per lei, inoltre non si sente particolarmente impavida, al contrario. Eppure, tra loro nasce sin da subito una grande complicità e un’amicizia destinata a trasformarsi in un sentimento più profondo.
La trama è molto originale e ho apprezzato il suo sviluppo, i due protagonisti dovranno affrontare diversi ostacoli per avere il meritato lieto fine e grazie al Pov alterno è stato interessante scoprire i pensieri e le aspettative di entrambi.
È stato bello assistere all’evoluzione dei due protagonisti, vedere Aislinn diventare più sicura di sé e cercare di essere la moglie adatta per Luke. Allo stesso tempo ho apprezzato vedere Luke impegnarsi tanto per proteggere la famiglia e il futuro delle nipotine.
Il romanzo è ambientato tra l’Inghilterra e l’America e l’autrice è stata molto brava a comparare due posti così diversi tra loro.
Lo stile di scrittura di Lauri Robinson mi è piaciuto molto; la sua penna è attenta, scorrevole e ricca di sentimento. La storia d’amore tra Luke e Aislinn è molto romantica e ho apprezzato molto i dialoghi e i momenti che condividono insieme. È il suo primo libro che leggo e non sarà di certo l’ultimo.
Recensione completa:
https://virtualkaty.blogspot.com/2024...
Ho trovato davvero molto originale la trama, il terzogenito di una nobile famiglia che decide di rinunciare al titolo per andare a vivere in America e assaporare così la libertà tipica di un luogo incontaminato.
Aislinn Blaydon è una giovane donna cresciuta in orfanotrofio e che si è sempre occupata dei più piccoli. Quando inizia a lavorare per il Duca di Havenbrook e sua moglie e a occuparsi delle due piccole gemelle Ivy e Fern la sua vita sembra perfetta. Tutto cambia quando il Duca e la Duchessa, Rowland e Leslie, muoiono prematuramente e il nuovo Duca obbliga Aislinn ad andarsene. Abbandonare le due gemelline è la cosa più dolorosa che abbia mai fatto, ma quanto tutto sembra perduto il destino le fa incontrare Luke Carlisle, il fratello più piccolo di Rowland, tornato in Inghilterra per occuparsi delle piccole nipotine.
Luke Carlisle è cresciuto con l’avventura nel sangue e una profonda avversione nei confronti dell’aristocrazia inglese e le sue regole. Quando il padre in punto di morte gli concede la sua benedizione, rinuncia al titolo e parte verso il nuovo mondo. Il Montana e il ranch diventano quindi la sua nuova casa, ma quando Rowland e sua moglie Leslie muoiono all’improvviso, per esaudire le ultime volontà del fratello torna in Inghilterra per occuparsi delle due nipotine. Quando incontra Aislinn, capisce subito che lei potrebbe essere la persona giusta per aiutarlo a ottenere la custodia legale delle piccole.
Luke e Aislinn sono due personaggi molto diversi tra loro, Luke ha sempre desiderato l’avventura mentre Aislinn cresciuta in orfanotrofio ha sempre desiderato fare parte di una famiglia e Ivy e Fern rappresentano proprio questo per lei, inoltre non si sente particolarmente impavida, al contrario. Eppure, tra loro nasce sin da subito una grande complicità e un’amicizia destinata a trasformarsi in un sentimento più profondo.
La trama è molto originale e ho apprezzato il suo sviluppo, i due protagonisti dovranno affrontare diversi ostacoli per avere il meritato lieto fine e grazie al Pov alterno è stato interessante scoprire i pensieri e le aspettative di entrambi.
È stato bello assistere all’evoluzione dei due protagonisti, vedere Aislinn diventare più sicura di sé e cercare di essere la moglie adatta per Luke. Allo stesso tempo ho apprezzato vedere Luke impegnarsi tanto per proteggere la famiglia e il futuro delle nipotine.
Il romanzo è ambientato tra l’Inghilterra e l’America e l’autrice è stata molto brava a comparare due posti così diversi tra loro.
Lo stile di scrittura di Lauri Robinson mi è piaciuto molto; la sua penna è attenta, scorrevole e ricca di sentimento. La storia d’amore tra Luke e Aislinn è molto romantica e ho apprezzato molto i dialoghi e i momenti che condividono insieme. È il suo primo libro che leggo e non sarà di certo l’ultimo.
Recensione completa:
https://virtualkaty.blogspot.com/2024...
March 11, 2024
Luke Carlisle, youngest brother of the late Duke of Hazelbrook, has returned to England after spending most of his adult life in America. He is there to assume custody of his two nieces, Ivy and Fern, an adorable pair of twins. On the way to the estate he encounters a young woman leaving the manse, clearly crying. Gentle questioning leads to him learning that she is the girls governess, Aislinn and that she has just been let go by the current Duke and Duchess of Hazelbrook, Percy and Hazel. Percy is the middle brother of the Carlisle clan and definitely not one of Luke's favorite people. After they bond over their mutual agreement that the current Duke and Duchess are awful people, Luke heads to the house and advises Percy of his arrival.
I'm gonna make a quick list of all that is going on:
1. The Duchy has no castle. The manor currently being used as the home of the Hazelbrook's is actually a home of a former wife and belongs to Fern and Ivy, not the Dukedom.
2. Fern and Ivy and Aislinn have been moved to the servant's quarters because Percy and Hazel want the nursery as the exclusive territory of their son.
3. The girls haven't been allowed any cookies since their parent's died because they have to watch their figures. They're in preschool.
4. Aislinn was let go because she saved one of the girls from being pushed down the steps by the new heir.
5. Percy never wrote to tell Luke the eldest brother had died because he wants custody of the girls.
A custody battle ensues because Percy and Hazel need the girl's money and houses and in the end it is decided that Luke and Alisinn will marry because it will make them look more stable. Even though neither of them ever thought they would marry anyone EVER. And of course, nothing makes a member of the peerage look like a sedate, mature member of society than marrying a governess he just met. A girl raised in an orphanage no less.
Alright, I give up. If I listed every crazy thing I'd be here all day. This book made no sense. What especially ticked me off was that the one thing that DID make sense was the hatred of Percy and Hazel. Those two were heinous. They did a lot of mean things throughout the story and then all is forgiven because - no real reason but apparently the Carlislel's are down to two family members and they need to forgive each other. I'd make a serious hunt for a long lost cousin before coming to peace with those people but whatever.
I'm gonna make a quick list of all that is going on:
1. The Duchy has no castle. The manor currently being used as the home of the Hazelbrook's is actually a home of a former wife and belongs to Fern and Ivy, not the Dukedom.
2. Fern and Ivy and Aislinn have been moved to the servant's quarters because Percy and Hazel want the nursery as the exclusive territory of their son.
3. The girls haven't been allowed any cookies since their parent's died because they have to watch their figures. They're in preschool.
4. Aislinn was let go because she saved one of the girls from being pushed down the steps by the new heir.
5. Percy never wrote to tell Luke the eldest brother had died because he wants custody of the girls.
A custody battle ensues because Percy and Hazel need the girl's money and houses and in the end it is decided that Luke and Alisinn will marry because it will make them look more stable. Even though neither of them ever thought they would marry anyone EVER. And of course, nothing makes a member of the peerage look like a sedate, mature member of society than marrying a governess he just met. A girl raised in an orphanage no less.
Alright, I give up. If I listed every crazy thing I'd be here all day. This book made no sense. What especially ticked me off was that the one thing that DID make sense was the hatred of Percy and Hazel. Those two were heinous. They did a lot of mean things throughout the story and then all is forgiven because - no real reason but apparently the Carlislel's are down to two family members and they need to forgive each other. I'd make a serious hunt for a long lost cousin before coming to peace with those people but whatever.
November 18, 2023
An Unlikely Match for the Governess is a standalone historical romance by Lauri Robinson, set in Victorian England and in rural Montana. I've read a few of Lauri Robinson's Harlequin Historical romances, so I figured that this one was going to be a winner.
The story opens with Aislinn, the governess to two adorable orphaned twin girls, whose parents were a duke and duchess and absolutely doted on the little girls. However, with her much loved employers gone, the duke's first brother has taken on the title. The man and his wife are detestable and their son is a spoiled brat. So much so, Aislinn loses her job.
Leaving the place she had lived and worked, Aislinn meets Luke on the edge of the duke's land. She discovers a lot more - starting with the fact that Luke was the old duke's youngest brother who had explored the world and found his fortune becoming a rancher in America. Tragically, the new duke's unlikable character extends further when it becomes clear that he had not informed Luke of their brother's death and Luke had agreed to be the guardian of his twin nieces if anything were to happen to the old duke.
Suddenly, Aislinn has her job back. And what starts is a gentle romance as Luke and Aislinn do everything that they need to secure the safety and the future of the twin girls. To the point of a marriage of convenience. Aislinn and Luke had already built a great friendship, and the attraction had already been there from the start. So for this marriage to be real, at least in the bedroom, does not need much help.
Both Luke and Aislinn are incredibly strong characters. Aislinn had to be because of her childhood and later becoming a governess. Luke is also strong because as the youngest brother, he was intent on finding a name for himself without the help of his illustrious family name and wealth. They are also wonderfully caring people, which is how the marriage came about in the first place. Aislinn has a tenacity to make the relationship last, which is helped by the fact that both she and Luke are intensely passionate people.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The story opens with Aislinn, the governess to two adorable orphaned twin girls, whose parents were a duke and duchess and absolutely doted on the little girls. However, with her much loved employers gone, the duke's first brother has taken on the title. The man and his wife are detestable and their son is a spoiled brat. So much so, Aislinn loses her job.
Leaving the place she had lived and worked, Aislinn meets Luke on the edge of the duke's land. She discovers a lot more - starting with the fact that Luke was the old duke's youngest brother who had explored the world and found his fortune becoming a rancher in America. Tragically, the new duke's unlikable character extends further when it becomes clear that he had not informed Luke of their brother's death and Luke had agreed to be the guardian of his twin nieces if anything were to happen to the old duke.
Suddenly, Aislinn has her job back. And what starts is a gentle romance as Luke and Aislinn do everything that they need to secure the safety and the future of the twin girls. To the point of a marriage of convenience. Aislinn and Luke had already built a great friendship, and the attraction had already been there from the start. So for this marriage to be real, at least in the bedroom, does not need much help.
Both Luke and Aislinn are incredibly strong characters. Aislinn had to be because of her childhood and later becoming a governess. Luke is also strong because as the youngest brother, he was intent on finding a name for himself without the help of his illustrious family name and wealth. They are also wonderfully caring people, which is how the marriage came about in the first place. Aislinn has a tenacity to make the relationship last, which is helped by the fact that both she and Luke are intensely passionate people.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 23, 2025
An Unlikely Match for the Governess is a standalone story set in Victorian England and the American West, specifically the Montana Territory. Luke, the youngest son, returned home to England after learning of his brother’s and his sister-in-law’s deaths, which the current Duke had neglected to inform him of. Considering that Luke was named as the guardian for twin girls who inherited from their parents, his older brother's failure to inform him of their deaths was both cruel and suspicious, to say the least.
The current Duke and Duchess are as self-centered and as cruel as it’s possible to be, and their son is being raised to be a spoiled brat who will turn into an equally cruel adult one day and will believe he’s right in his actions. They were in the top ten of my most hated villains in a romance.
Getting to know Luke and Aislinn was an absolute delight as I watched their romance unfold slowly yet purposefully. They are two stubborn people in different ways, with an attraction that bubbles beneath the surface, growing stronger every day. Their love for two little girls, Fern and Ivy, can be felt through the pages of this book. They will do all they can to ensure the security and happiness of Luke’s twin nieces, including making a few daring decisions that will shape this little family’s future.
There are surprises here, as well as misunderstandings, the type that people make when trying to guard their own hearts while falling deeply in love with someone who will change their world. Their story felt realistic, romantic, and believable throughout, and I enjoyed every moment spent in this amazing world. Perhaps, one day, we’ll be treated to learning of Fern and Ivy’s romantic encounters in the future, which would be such a treat.
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the author or the author's team via Booksprout, and I sincerely thank them for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
The current Duke and Duchess are as self-centered and as cruel as it’s possible to be, and their son is being raised to be a spoiled brat who will turn into an equally cruel adult one day and will believe he’s right in his actions. They were in the top ten of my most hated villains in a romance.
Getting to know Luke and Aislinn was an absolute delight as I watched their romance unfold slowly yet purposefully. They are two stubborn people in different ways, with an attraction that bubbles beneath the surface, growing stronger every day. Their love for two little girls, Fern and Ivy, can be felt through the pages of this book. They will do all they can to ensure the security and happiness of Luke’s twin nieces, including making a few daring decisions that will shape this little family’s future.
There are surprises here, as well as misunderstandings, the type that people make when trying to guard their own hearts while falling deeply in love with someone who will change their world. Their story felt realistic, romantic, and believable throughout, and I enjoyed every moment spent in this amazing world. Perhaps, one day, we’ll be treated to learning of Fern and Ivy’s romantic encounters in the future, which would be such a treat.
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the author or the author's team via Booksprout, and I sincerely thank them for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
December 7, 2023
From the start of this book, I was captivated. A woman and governess, Aislinn, is unfairly kicked out of her home with barely the clothes on her back. Sobbing and soaked to the skin she is rescued by a man, Luke, who is the uncle and named guardian of the children that Aislinn had been governess to. He has been living in America and returns when he learns of the death of his eldest brother and his wife.
I don't want to go into too much detail for fear of giving away too much of the story. Suffice it to say that from the exciting start, the story only gets better and better. Luke and Aislinn join forces to fight for the guardianship of the children. His brother and wife are determined that it won't happen but not for the children's sake. The uncertainty of what lengths they would go to and whether they would stop Luke's petition for guardianship kept me on the edge of my seat. Of course, alongside the custody battle, there was a budding romance that was developing between Luke and Aislinn. One that they both fought against for their own reasons, but which was getting harder and harder the more time they spent together.
I thoroughly enjoyed the story from start to finish, it's a book that I know I will read again. I recommend it to anybody who likes a passionate romance with trials and tribulations and skull duggery afoot, which ultimately leads to a happy ending.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I don't want to go into too much detail for fear of giving away too much of the story. Suffice it to say that from the exciting start, the story only gets better and better. Luke and Aislinn join forces to fight for the guardianship of the children. His brother and wife are determined that it won't happen but not for the children's sake. The uncertainty of what lengths they would go to and whether they would stop Luke's petition for guardianship kept me on the edge of my seat. Of course, alongside the custody battle, there was a budding romance that was developing between Luke and Aislinn. One that they both fought against for their own reasons, but which was getting harder and harder the more time they spent together.
I thoroughly enjoyed the story from start to finish, it's a book that I know I will read again. I recommend it to anybody who likes a passionate romance with trials and tribulations and skull duggery afoot, which ultimately leads to a happy ending.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 28, 2023
Somewhat "Cinderella-like” tale with lots of woe thrown in. Aislinn, an orphan by age eight, starts helping out with the other orphans in the orphanage given that she is too old to be adopted. Her one and only assignment, as governess to the the Duke and duchess of Havenbrook's children, Fern and Ivy, is off to a smashing start until tragedy strikes once again.
The duke and duchess together with their guests at a party, succumb to food poisoning and die unexpectedly leaving the dutchy to the middle brother and his witchy wife and spoilt son. They toss Aislinn out on her ear with no wages, no luggage, no referral, etc. She bumps into the youngest brother of the family – Luke - who has spent the last several years in Montana on his cattle ranch.
When Luke discovers his oldest brother and wife have passed away, he hurries back to England to assume guardianship of his nieces per Rowland’s request. It is here, while he is making his way to the duchy that he meets and hears what his middle brother and his wife have done to Aislinn. Feeling sorry for her, he reinstates her as the girl’s governess.
After a few hick ups, Luke and Aislinn have their HEA and the children are well settled.
A sweet story which is predictable but a good read, nonetheless. I received an ARC via Booksprout and submit my honest review.
The duke and duchess together with their guests at a party, succumb to food poisoning and die unexpectedly leaving the dutchy to the middle brother and his witchy wife and spoilt son. They toss Aislinn out on her ear with no wages, no luggage, no referral, etc. She bumps into the youngest brother of the family – Luke - who has spent the last several years in Montana on his cattle ranch.
When Luke discovers his oldest brother and wife have passed away, he hurries back to England to assume guardianship of his nieces per Rowland’s request. It is here, while he is making his way to the duchy that he meets and hears what his middle brother and his wife have done to Aislinn. Feeling sorry for her, he reinstates her as the girl’s governess.
After a few hick ups, Luke and Aislinn have their HEA and the children are well settled.
A sweet story which is predictable but a good read, nonetheless. I received an ARC via Booksprout and submit my honest review.
November 30, 2023
Wonderfully well written, full of love, emotions, romance, action, suspense, intrigue, drama with twists and turns. Luke is the 3rd son of a Duke, never to inherit so he leaves to go to America to find himself. He does lots of different things on his way to Montana buying a ranch. He writes letters to his brother , who is now the Duke. After hearing from his solicitor that his brother and his wife has passed away and he was to have custody of their children. He returns to find that things are a mess and finds Aislinn walking off the land of the Dukedom. She explains to him that she was fired from her job of governess. He keeps her on and faces his other brother who now is the new Duke. He has to take the will and info to the courts so that he follows what his brother wanted for his children. At some point, Luke has to return to his ranch , then after some interference from his sister-in-law , he believes the worst of Aislinn. Has lots of action with Aislinn follows him to the ranch with the children. Glad they get their happily ever after. Great book to read so curl up and enjoy. Would strongly recommend to everyone.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 22, 2024
A wonderfully romantic story where the governess of the children of the deceased Duke and Duchess and a third son of a Duke fight together for custody of the twins.
When the Duke and Duchess die after a short illness, the 2nd son becomes the Duke and his wife Duchess. They try to get rid of the governess by making her life hell. Until the 3rd son comes into the picture who knows that his brother wanted him to become a guardian even though he has made a life for himself in America.
Luke and Aislynn meet by chance. Aislynn has heard stories of Luke's adventures through his letters to his brother and knows that the old duke would like Luke to be guardian of his daughters. The inheritance of his daughters is enormous and the current duke would like to keep his nieces with him for his own gain.
A well put together story with unexpected twists but a wonderful ending. I thought Luke was a great character, always appearing courteous and honest. Aislynn is a young woman who is naive on the one hand, but strong in her convictions and very caring towards the twins.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
When the Duke and Duchess die after a short illness, the 2nd son becomes the Duke and his wife Duchess. They try to get rid of the governess by making her life hell. Until the 3rd son comes into the picture who knows that his brother wanted him to become a guardian even though he has made a life for himself in America.
Luke and Aislynn meet by chance. Aislynn has heard stories of Luke's adventures through his letters to his brother and knows that the old duke would like Luke to be guardian of his daughters. The inheritance of his daughters is enormous and the current duke would like to keep his nieces with him for his own gain.
A well put together story with unexpected twists but a wonderful ending. I thought Luke was a great character, always appearing courteous and honest. Aislynn is a young woman who is naive on the one hand, but strong in her convictions and very caring towards the twins.
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January 21, 2024Heat Factor: No kisses yet
Character Chemistry: Two wholesomely good characters being wholesomely good
Plot: Luke is trying to gain custody of his nieces
Overall: DNF due to rampant plot moppetry
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Character Chemistry: Two wholesomely good characters being wholesomely good
Plot: Luke is trying to gain custody of his nieces
Overall: DNF due to rampant plot moppetry
One of my Smut Resolutions this year was to continue to aggressively embrace the DNF without shame, so that’s what I did here. I may be in the minority—the reviews on Goodreads are overwhelmingly positive—but I couldn’t even with this book, so here are some details for readers like me.
Read our full review at The Smut Report
I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. We disclose this in accordance with 16 CFR §255.
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December 6, 2023
Aislinn is the governess of a Duke’s daughters, but when he dies and the new Duke arrives with his wife, things change for the worse. They are despicable and mean, having nothing to do with the previous Duke who was a caring and honest man.
Luke is the youngest Carlisle brother who lives on his ranch in Montana. His older brother is a Duke who has just passed away leaving behind his four-year-old twin daughters. Luke needs to fulfill his brother's wish to be the guardian of his daughters.
I just loved this wonderful book. I couldn’t stop reading until I got to the last page.
Intrigue, anticipation, suspense and a whole lot of beautiful characters, except the new Duke and his wife, who wish to be free of all the false appearances of British society and the fresh breath they have in the lands of Montana.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Luke is the youngest Carlisle brother who lives on his ranch in Montana. His older brother is a Duke who has just passed away leaving behind his four-year-old twin daughters. Luke needs to fulfill his brother's wish to be the guardian of his daughters.
I just loved this wonderful book. I couldn’t stop reading until I got to the last page.
Intrigue, anticipation, suspense and a whole lot of beautiful characters, except the new Duke and his wife, who wish to be free of all the false appearances of British society and the fresh breath they have in the lands of Montana.
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November 28, 2023
It was awful how Aislinn was turned out without a reference for standing up for her charges. Percy and Hazel’s son was a spoiled bully and I started to think they were just as bad with all the things they took away from their nieces and relegating them to the servants quarters. No one in modern times would think they were acceptable guardians, that they were after anything more than lining their own pockets with little care for their nieces. But then long lost youngest brother Luke comes back to shake things up and Aislinn daringly suggests they are engaged. They have their share of ups and downs and he is quick to jump to conclusions without all the facts. I loved precocious Ivy and Fern, their love of horses, and the excitement they took in so many things. This was a clean romance until after the marriage.
October 24, 2023
MMC/FMC- Luke and Aislinn
POV- 3rd person
Genre- Historical Romance
Era/locale- 1880s, Victorian England and U.S. Western Expansion (Montana)
Heat-🌋🌋 they do the thing without naming most of the parts.
Series? Harlequin Category Romance
Safety? Y. None of the following: cheating, sharing, s. violence, OW/OM drama, cliffhanger.
HEA/HFN? Y
Triggers- erotic content, opera.
Tropes- Nanny/Caregiver, Marriage of Convenience, Fake Relationship, Adorable Moppets.
What I thought- this is the kind of book to read while reclining, relaxing, and enjoying some tea. It was well written and I liked the characters. I’d recommend this.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
POV- 3rd person
Genre- Historical Romance
Era/locale- 1880s, Victorian England and U.S. Western Expansion (Montana)
Heat-🌋🌋 they do the thing without naming most of the parts.
Series? Harlequin Category Romance
Safety? Y. None of the following: cheating, sharing, s. violence, OW/OM drama, cliffhanger.
HEA/HFN? Y
Triggers- erotic content, opera.
Tropes- Nanny/Caregiver, Marriage of Convenience, Fake Relationship, Adorable Moppets.
What I thought- this is the kind of book to read while reclining, relaxing, and enjoying some tea. It was well written and I liked the characters. I’d recommend this.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 4, 2023
This is an emotional roller coaster ride and heartwarming. The story is about Aislinn and Luke. She is the governess for Fern and Ivy, who have lost their parents. Now she is being ordered off the property by the new Percy and his wife, Hazel, the new Duke and Duchess of Havenbrook. She is given no ride and must walk. Luke, has heard of the death of Rowland, his older brother, and has now returned to Havenbrook after eight years. He has come home to get things in order and then will return to his ranch in the Montana Territory. While he is not ready to go to the house when he meets Aislinn. Stories are traded and a bargain is struck. I enjoyed this story and love how Luke and Aislinn join forces for the well being of his nieces.
December 6, 2023
Upon the death of his eldest brother, Luke must return to England from America to claim guardianship of his twin nieces to fulfill their father's wishes and protect them from his other brother. Things are possibly worse than he thought, and he enlists the help of the girls' governess. Together they will do what they have to do to protect those two precious girls. What happens when emotions get involved? Will Luke stay in England, or will he return to America? Will he finally learn what love and family means? Read this lovely story to learn the answers along with a surprise or two.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 30, 2023
Aislinn is the governess to Fern and Ivy so when their parents are poisoned his younger brothers takes over and she gets fired but the youngest brother steps in to take over the care of the girls and rehires Aislinn as their governess. Luke wants to be independent and has moved to Montana and has a ranch. It does not take long for Aislinn and Luke to agree to an arranged marriage and love is not far behind.
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November 28, 2023
A sweet story following Aislinn and Luke, who must join forces in order to ensure twins Fern and Ivy are loved and taken care of.
What starts off as a marriage of convenience soon turns into genuine feelings, but will Aislinn and Luke be brave enough to admit that, or will past lies, hurt and misunderstandings ruin their relationship for good?
A sweet romance, perfect for whiling away an afternoon.
Thank you to Booksprout for a copy of this ARC in return for my honest review.
What starts off as a marriage of convenience soon turns into genuine feelings, but will Aislinn and Luke be brave enough to admit that, or will past lies, hurt and misunderstandings ruin their relationship for good?
A sweet romance, perfect for whiling away an afternoon.
Thank you to Booksprout for a copy of this ARC in return for my honest review.
November 29, 2023
This is a well written book with strong characters in Aislinn and Luke. The author brings a heartwarming story as she takes you into their lives as they come together to raise his orphaned nieces, Fern and Ivy. They start with a marriage of convenience and along the way find love, family and happiness. I enjoyed reading their story.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
December 5, 2023
Interesting characters with a lot of personality. Like the old west aspect. The troubled uncle that has to now take the responsibility of raising children with a nanny that he is very much attracted to it tries to resist. There is plenty of angst and ups and downs in the story. Good read.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 3, 2025
I enjoyed the character growth and the legal plot line about the guardianship of the children. I really enjoyed how neither lead character was entirely sure of their emotions until they get smaked in the face with them. It felt more real. However, there was a little too much "America is beautiful, perfect and American hard work will fix everything in your life" talk for me.
November 14, 2023
I found this to be a great read. I was intrigued with this read from start to finish. Was a wonderful book, must read.
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December 3, 2023
Victorian meets the wild, wild, west…
I really liked this premise. Aislinn announced that she’s marrying Luke to spare her twin charges of a dreary fate. Luke traveled from American west to fulfill his brothers final wishes.
This is quite an adventure with great characters.
Recommend.
I really liked this premise. Aislinn announced that she’s marrying Luke to spare her twin charges of a dreary fate. Luke traveled from American west to fulfill his brothers final wishes.
This is quite an adventure with great characters.
Recommend.
December 6, 2023
a story full of twists and turns. Luke and Aislinn enter into a marriage of convenience. I enjoyed reading their story. a wonderful read.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 2, 2024
This was a sweet book with one pretty egregious flaw.
Aislinn has just been dismissed from her position as governess when she meets the late duke’s brother who’s just arriving at the estate in order to claim custody of the old duke’s twin daughters from his older brother the new duke. The two work well together, and I enjoyed their developing relationship, Aislinn learning to assert herself. The children are cute and Aislinn and Luke work well together.
The one thing that kept this from a stronger rating aside from some light inaccuracies (fall!!) was the misunderstanding which stretches belief especially after the deep trust that had formed between Aislinn and Luke throughout the book. I do hate big misunderstandings which remove those blocks of trust and have one MC suddenly believe the other as being capable of lying. There were just so many other conflict points (namely, where to live) that this could have turned on instead of that it really marred what otherwise would have been a sweet, harmless read. I did enjoy the ending, though, and it proves an unusual entry for the (final) setting.
Aislinn has just been dismissed from her position as governess when she meets the late duke’s brother who’s just arriving at the estate in order to claim custody of the old duke’s twin daughters from his older brother the new duke. The two work well together, and I enjoyed their developing relationship, Aislinn learning to assert herself. The children are cute and Aislinn and Luke work well together.
The one thing that kept this from a stronger rating aside from some light inaccuracies (fall!!) was the misunderstanding which stretches belief especially after the deep trust that had formed between Aislinn and Luke throughout the book. I do hate big misunderstandings which remove those blocks of trust and have one MC suddenly believe the other as being capable of lying. There were just so many other conflict points (namely, where to live) that this could have turned on instead of that it really marred what otherwise would have been a sweet, harmless read. I did enjoy the ending, though, and it proves an unusual entry for the (final) setting.
January 6, 2024
Really enjoyed this action packed, sweetly sexy, fun and emotional magical journey filled with intriguing and engaging charters, witty dialog, heart racing twists and thrilling turns. A highly entertaining and engaging read.
November 27, 2023
Terrific book about two people who come together to care for a pair of orphaned children. I loved seeing Luke and Aislinn bond over their love for Fern and Ivy and slowly fall in love.
Aislinn has been caring for children almost her entire life. Orphaned when she was eight, she was too old to be adopted, so she was put to work caring for the younger children. As she got older, she trained to be a governess, and the Duke and Duchess of Havenbrook hired her to care for their twin daughters. She was happy working for them and devastated when both died of food poisoning. The duke's next youngest brother inherited the title. Percy and his wife are not nice people and quickly force Aislinn out of her job. The way they booted her out with nothing was cruel. While walking off the estate, Aislinn encounters Luke Carlisle, the youngest brother.
Luke left home at eighteen, disgusted with the aristocratic lifestyle. Luke always had an acute case of wanderlust and spent the intervening years traveling around America. He has settled in Montana, where he owns a cattle ranch. Luke was distressed to hear of his brother's death and hurried back to England to fulfill Rowland's request - to become the guardian of Fern and Ivy. He is not looking forward to dealing with Percy. On his way to the manor house, he is surprised to encounter the young woman who was his nieces' governess.
I liked the first meeting between Luke and Aislinn. Luke is a gentleman to the bone, and his protective instincts are aroused when he hears her story. With quick thinking, he hires Aislinn to resume her job as the girls' governess, this time working for him. She's a little wary but is equally protective of Fern and Ivy, so she agrees. Their arrival at the manor house caused quite a scene, but Percy couldn't do anything about it. Though Luke thought the guardianship issue was a done deal, Percy creates doubt in his mind. Luke packs up the girls and Aislinn and heads to London to deal with the problems.
I liked how Luke enlisted Aislinn to be his partner in handling the problems that arose. When they visit the lawyer's office and discover the doubts Percy has raised about Luke's fitness as guardian, Luke is at a loss for how to counteract them. Aislinn states that she and Luke are planning to marry, making Luke's single status a moot point. Luke is stunned by the statement, as he has no plans to marry. But after thinking about it, Luke agrees it is a good plan. It also allows him to leave Aislinn and the girls in England while he returns to Montana. He believes they are better off in England rather than the harsh conditions of Montana.
I enjoyed watching the relationship between Luke and Aislinn develop. To sell their marriage to the courts, they must appear like a couple in love, which entails attending many social events. Neither is happy about that because they detest the superficiality of society events. Luke believes that he must give up his life in Montana, which increases his stress and unhappiness. Aislinn sees his misery and wants him to be happy, so she pushes him toward leaving as soon as his guardianship is secured. The more time they spend together, the closer they become, and the sparks of attraction they experience grow stronger. Giving in deepens their connection but complicates their plans.
Just as those deepening feelings look like they will bring Luke and Aislinn to the happy future they both want, outside interference drives them apart. Luke says some hurtful things to Aislinn before leaving for Montana. I loved seeing Aislinn pull herself together and investigate what Luke accused her of. Once she had the truth, she took action. I loved the ending and seeing how she went after what she wanted. Luke's reaction was hilarious as Aislinn made a place for herself and the girls in his home and his heart. The epilogue was great and contained a couple of surprises.
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Aislinn has been caring for children almost her entire life. Orphaned when she was eight, she was too old to be adopted, so she was put to work caring for the younger children. As she got older, she trained to be a governess, and the Duke and Duchess of Havenbrook hired her to care for their twin daughters. She was happy working for them and devastated when both died of food poisoning. The duke's next youngest brother inherited the title. Percy and his wife are not nice people and quickly force Aislinn out of her job. The way they booted her out with nothing was cruel. While walking off the estate, Aislinn encounters Luke Carlisle, the youngest brother.
Luke left home at eighteen, disgusted with the aristocratic lifestyle. Luke always had an acute case of wanderlust and spent the intervening years traveling around America. He has settled in Montana, where he owns a cattle ranch. Luke was distressed to hear of his brother's death and hurried back to England to fulfill Rowland's request - to become the guardian of Fern and Ivy. He is not looking forward to dealing with Percy. On his way to the manor house, he is surprised to encounter the young woman who was his nieces' governess.
I liked the first meeting between Luke and Aislinn. Luke is a gentleman to the bone, and his protective instincts are aroused when he hears her story. With quick thinking, he hires Aislinn to resume her job as the girls' governess, this time working for him. She's a little wary but is equally protective of Fern and Ivy, so she agrees. Their arrival at the manor house caused quite a scene, but Percy couldn't do anything about it. Though Luke thought the guardianship issue was a done deal, Percy creates doubt in his mind. Luke packs up the girls and Aislinn and heads to London to deal with the problems.
I liked how Luke enlisted Aislinn to be his partner in handling the problems that arose. When they visit the lawyer's office and discover the doubts Percy has raised about Luke's fitness as guardian, Luke is at a loss for how to counteract them. Aislinn states that she and Luke are planning to marry, making Luke's single status a moot point. Luke is stunned by the statement, as he has no plans to marry. But after thinking about it, Luke agrees it is a good plan. It also allows him to leave Aislinn and the girls in England while he returns to Montana. He believes they are better off in England rather than the harsh conditions of Montana.
I enjoyed watching the relationship between Luke and Aislinn develop. To sell their marriage to the courts, they must appear like a couple in love, which entails attending many social events. Neither is happy about that because they detest the superficiality of society events. Luke believes that he must give up his life in Montana, which increases his stress and unhappiness. Aislinn sees his misery and wants him to be happy, so she pushes him toward leaving as soon as his guardianship is secured. The more time they spend together, the closer they become, and the sparks of attraction they experience grow stronger. Giving in deepens their connection but complicates their plans.
Just as those deepening feelings look like they will bring Luke and Aislinn to the happy future they both want, outside interference drives them apart. Luke says some hurtful things to Aislinn before leaving for Montana. I loved seeing Aislinn pull herself together and investigate what Luke accused her of. Once she had the truth, she took action. I loved the ending and seeing how she went after what she wanted. Luke's reaction was hilarious as Aislinn made a place for herself and the girls in his home and his heart. The epilogue was great and contained a couple of surprises.
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December 18, 2023
When reading the blurb I thought the story would take place in two different locales, the West and England. But it mainly takes place abroad. The story mainly circulates around the custody of the two little girls left orphaned when their parents died. I was really hoping for two different locales to get a sense of the hardship the governess Aileen would face. As I said before the book is taken up largely with one brother against the other in the custody of the girls with the governess Aileen in the middle.
The romance is sweet, the sex scene is ok for a reserved woman like Aileen. There is even a little bit of sexual tension...I wouldn't say tension, more like butterflies in the belly and awareness
There is not really a lot of conflict with the villains. Which is fine.
Overall, this was a nice, sweet romance. I had to skip over pages since this wasn't my type of book, I found it kind of slow. If I was just starting out reading romances. I would recommend this one...
The romance is sweet, the sex scene is ok for a reserved woman like Aileen. There is even a little bit of sexual tension...I wouldn't say tension, more like butterflies in the belly and awareness
There is not really a lot of conflict with the villains. Which is fine.
Overall, this was a nice, sweet romance. I had to skip over pages since this wasn't my type of book, I found it kind of slow. If I was just starting out reading romances. I would recommend this one...
August 26, 2024
Loving him was so easy, but it was also hard. So very hard.
Lauri Robinson’s An Unlikely Match for the Governess is an absolute emotional rollercoaster that throws you headfirst into a whirlwind of love, loss, and unwavering determination. This story expertly exposes the depths of villainy and despicability some characters can reach, making your heart ache even more for the ones you’re rooting for. Aislinn, the devoted governess to a pair of adorable orphaned twins, Fern and Ivy, faces the terrifying possibility of being torn away from the children she loves. Her fierce determination to keep her newfound family intact leads to an unconventional proposal: a marriage of convenience. What begins as a practical arrangement between Aislinn and Luke, the twins’ aristocratic uncle turned American Cowboy, evolves into a deepening connection that neither of them anticipated or even wanted.
One of the most endearing aspects of this novel is Luke’s natural, though not necessarily effortless, bond with Fern and Ivy. There’s something incredibly heartwarming about a man who genuinely connects with children, and the author beautifully captures the blossoming relationship between Luke and the girls. The relationship between Aislinn and Luke is tender, sweet, and exceptionally well-developed, given the limited time they’ve known each other before joining forces to do what’s best for the twins. You can ✨feel✨ the main characters falling in love in such a natural, intrinsic way. Their love story unfolds organically, which is honestly a pleasant and welcome departure from the rushed relationships often found in similar narratives.
The vivid descriptions, especially when Luke describes witnessing a tornado in America, add substance to the story. Additionally, you can’t help but get caught up in the emotions, whether it’s a long awaited first kiss, the (sweet and tastefully done) mature content, or the unexpected twists that keep you turning the page until the wee hours. There are definitely moments you’ll want to shout at the characters, especially when lies, deception, and misunderstandings come to a head; however, while frustrating, it all adds complexity to the plot, keeping you engaged and emotionally invested (really letting you love – or hate – the characters).
An Unlikely Match for the Governess is a wonderful tale of strangers to lovers (kind of) … more like, strangers to partners, to spouses, to friends … to lovers. This book beautifully proves that love can conquer even the most unexpected (or vile) challenges and circumstances. So, grab your favorite drink, settle into a cozy reading spot, and get ready for a seriously enchanting historical romance that will give you all the warm and fuzzy feels. 💕
P.S. It’s probably generally a good idea to never tell a woman she reminds you of a cow … you’ll know what I mean when you see (read) it 😉
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Lauri Robinson’s An Unlikely Match for the Governess is an absolute emotional rollercoaster that throws you headfirst into a whirlwind of love, loss, and unwavering determination. This story expertly exposes the depths of villainy and despicability some characters can reach, making your heart ache even more for the ones you’re rooting for. Aislinn, the devoted governess to a pair of adorable orphaned twins, Fern and Ivy, faces the terrifying possibility of being torn away from the children she loves. Her fierce determination to keep her newfound family intact leads to an unconventional proposal: a marriage of convenience. What begins as a practical arrangement between Aislinn and Luke, the twins’ aristocratic uncle turned American Cowboy, evolves into a deepening connection that neither of them anticipated or even wanted.
One of the most endearing aspects of this novel is Luke’s natural, though not necessarily effortless, bond with Fern and Ivy. There’s something incredibly heartwarming about a man who genuinely connects with children, and the author beautifully captures the blossoming relationship between Luke and the girls. The relationship between Aislinn and Luke is tender, sweet, and exceptionally well-developed, given the limited time they’ve known each other before joining forces to do what’s best for the twins. You can ✨feel✨ the main characters falling in love in such a natural, intrinsic way. Their love story unfolds organically, which is honestly a pleasant and welcome departure from the rushed relationships often found in similar narratives.
The vivid descriptions, especially when Luke describes witnessing a tornado in America, add substance to the story. Additionally, you can’t help but get caught up in the emotions, whether it’s a long awaited first kiss, the (sweet and tastefully done) mature content, or the unexpected twists that keep you turning the page until the wee hours. There are definitely moments you’ll want to shout at the characters, especially when lies, deception, and misunderstandings come to a head; however, while frustrating, it all adds complexity to the plot, keeping you engaged and emotionally invested (really letting you love – or hate – the characters).
An Unlikely Match for the Governess is a wonderful tale of strangers to lovers (kind of) … more like, strangers to partners, to spouses, to friends … to lovers. This book beautifully proves that love can conquer even the most unexpected (or vile) challenges and circumstances. So, grab your favorite drink, settle into a cozy reading spot, and get ready for a seriously enchanting historical romance that will give you all the warm and fuzzy feels. 💕
P.S. It’s probably generally a good idea to never tell a woman she reminds you of a cow … you’ll know what I mean when you see (read) it 😉
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December 1, 2023
Aislinn and Luke’s Story . . .
Aislinn Blaydon was an orphan who was put to work caring for children since no one wanted to adopt her at 8. She became governess to the Duke and Duchess of Havenbrook’s daughters, Fern and Ivy. When her employers died of food poisoning, the next brother, Percy, and his despicable wife became the new duke and duchess. They were greedy, selfish, and cruel and fired Aislinn immediately with no references, not permitted to take clothing or anything with her. Fortunately, as she walks down the road, she meets Luke Carlisle, the youngest brother, heading to the manor house to claim the children per his oldest brother’s last wishes. He promptly re-hires her to care for the children.
Luke has lived in America since he was 18. He settled down in Montana to raise cattle. Percy was angry at his arrival and tries to cause trouble, but Luke takes Aislinn and the children to London to resolve the legal matters. Ultimately a marriage of convenience is the most reliable way to show the children are well cared for and Luke is in a stable relationship. There are still roadblocks set up by Percy and his evil wife to split them up. Will Luke and Aislinn’s relationship grow strong enough to stay together and be a family? Will they return to Montana? Or will Luke ruin things by letting himself believe lies and say hurtful things to Aislinn? Is there a HEA to their story? Grab your copy and enjoy a wonderfully told story.
Aislinn Blaydon was an orphan who was put to work caring for children since no one wanted to adopt her at 8. She became governess to the Duke and Duchess of Havenbrook’s daughters, Fern and Ivy. When her employers died of food poisoning, the next brother, Percy, and his despicable wife became the new duke and duchess. They were greedy, selfish, and cruel and fired Aislinn immediately with no references, not permitted to take clothing or anything with her. Fortunately, as she walks down the road, she meets Luke Carlisle, the youngest brother, heading to the manor house to claim the children per his oldest brother’s last wishes. He promptly re-hires her to care for the children.
Luke has lived in America since he was 18. He settled down in Montana to raise cattle. Percy was angry at his arrival and tries to cause trouble, but Luke takes Aislinn and the children to London to resolve the legal matters. Ultimately a marriage of convenience is the most reliable way to show the children are well cared for and Luke is in a stable relationship. There are still roadblocks set up by Percy and his evil wife to split them up. Will Luke and Aislinn’s relationship grow strong enough to stay together and be a family? Will they return to Montana? Or will Luke ruin things by letting himself believe lies and say hurtful things to Aislinn? Is there a HEA to their story? Grab your copy and enjoy a wonderfully told story.
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