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Promoted: Nanny to Wife
Needed: a mother for the cattle baron's daughter...
Marissa Devlin has vowed to protect her orphaned half brother -- even if it means becoming governess to the daughter of dark, brooding Holt McMaster. Marissa soon feels like a mother to Holt's little girl, but the magnificent cattle baron's guarded heart isn't so easily won!
Holt has battled with trust in the past, so he's surprised to find that having Marissa in his home seems like the most natural thing in the world.
Is it possible that the new nanny may be the perfect wife...?
Marissa Devlin has vowed to protect her orphaned half brother -- even if it means becoming governess to the daughter of dark, brooding Holt McMaster. Marissa soon feels like a mother to Holt's little girl, but the magnificent cattle baron's guarded heart isn't so easily won!
Holt has battled with trust in the past, so he's surprised to find that having Marissa in his home seems like the most natural thing in the world.
Is it possible that the new nanny may be the perfect wife...?
- GenresRomance
192 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2007
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About the author
Margaret Way
614 books163 followersMargaret Way was born and educated in the river city of Brisbane, Australia. Before her marriage she was a well-known pianist, teacher, vocal coach and accompanist, but her hectic musical career came to a halt when her son was born and the demands of motherhood dictated a change of pace.
On a fortuitous impulse she decided to try her hand at romance writing and was thrilled when Mills & Boon accepted her first effort, Time of the Jacaranda, which they published less than a year later in 1970; a feat that brought tears to her father's eyes. Some seventy odd books have followed resulting in a loyal readership whose letters provide a source of support and encouragement. A driving force in all her writing has been the promotion of her much loved country, Australia. She delights in bringing it alive for her readers; its people, way of life, environment, flora and fauna. Her efforts so far have not excited official recognition, but she expects one day she will be awarded the "Order of Australia."
Her interests remain with the arts. She still plays the piano seriously, but her "top Cs" have gone. She is still addicted to collecting antiques and paintings and browsing through galleries. She now lives within sight and sound of beautiful Moreton Bay and its islands, inspiration for some of her books. Her house is full of books, spectacular plants, Chinese screens and pots. She is devoted to her garden and spends much time "directing the design and digging and providing cold drinks and chocolates."
On a fortuitous impulse she decided to try her hand at romance writing and was thrilled when Mills & Boon accepted her first effort, Time of the Jacaranda, which they published less than a year later in 1970; a feat that brought tears to her father's eyes. Some seventy odd books have followed resulting in a loyal readership whose letters provide a source of support and encouragement. A driving force in all her writing has been the promotion of her much loved country, Australia. She delights in bringing it alive for her readers; its people, way of life, environment, flora and fauna. Her efforts so far have not excited official recognition, but she expects one day she will be awarded the "Order of Australia."
Her interests remain with the arts. She still plays the piano seriously, but her "top Cs" have gone. She is still addicted to collecting antiques and paintings and browsing through galleries. She now lives within sight and sound of beautiful Moreton Bay and its islands, inspiration for some of her books. Her house is full of books, spectacular plants, Chinese screens and pots. She is devoted to her garden and spends much time "directing the design and digging and providing cold drinks and chocolates."
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May 29, 2020
Governess to the H's daughter ends up marrying him after defeating the machinations of two OWs. The heroine is a Liz Taylor lookalike who wants a live-in governess position so she can make a home for her young half-brother. Because she's so hot, everyone thinks she's lying about her single motherhood.
The hero's daughter is intelligent and disturbed and heroine quickly wins her over. Both the children were interesting - but be warned - there are large sections of the story devoted to them. Also in the spotlight - the hero's ex-wife and sister-in-law - the two (crazy) OWs heroine defeats for the hero's hand. Hero is kind of an afterthought.
Ridiculous title and cover (she looks like she's hugging her co-worker for winning employee of the month) aside, this was an interesting MW with natural-sounding dialogue and light purple prose. MW seems to be at the mercy of her editors - when she has firm editor, her stories move right a long. When she is left to her own devices, her writing can be truly bizarre. The only editorial choice I really noticed was the overuse of italics. I don't know why this was necessary. Or should it be: I don't know why this was necessary.
The hero's daughter is intelligent and disturbed and heroine quickly wins her over. Both the children were interesting - but be warned - there are large sections of the story devoted to them. Also in the spotlight - the hero's ex-wife and sister-in-law - the two (crazy) OWs heroine defeats for the hero's hand. Hero is kind of an afterthought.
Ridiculous title and cover (she looks like she's hugging her co-worker for winning employee of the month) aside, this was an interesting MW with natural-sounding dialogue and light purple prose. MW seems to be at the mercy of her editors - when she has firm editor, her stories move right a long. When she is left to her own devices, her writing can be truly bizarre. The only editorial choice I really noticed was the overuse of italics. I don't know why this was necessary. Or should it be: I don't know why this was necessary.
November 14, 2018
I really love Margaret Way because due to her writing and love of Australia her stories are enjoyable even with they are a little bland. This romance falls under milk toast, but an insanely sweet and all too perfect heroine, two K-razy evil women (sisters), and two too wise plot moppets elevate it. Oh yeah, there is a hero as well.
Beautiful Marissa has set off for the wilds of Australia with her half-brother to get a job so she can send him to boarding school at some point. Their father was a charmer that lost all desire to live when he lost the heroine's mother. Guilt and sorrow drove him to drink and drove him away. Now that he's dead, the heroine will do anything to take care of her brother. Everyone thinks he is her son despite anything she says.
She ends up on the H's ranch as governess to his out of control daughter, who is six going on twenty. The h and the little brother essentially tame her, and I want the kids' story because they are tons more interesting than the H and h who have very little on page time together.
The H's viperous ex and her equally horrible sister try and cause as much trouble as possible, but nothing really happens.
Ironically the next to last scene in the book is the evil ex twisting the arm of her sister who made one last play against the heroine which did not work out.
The romance and its consummation come out of nowhere. It was so misleading that I thought it was going to end in a stupid misunderstanding, but instead the h ends up with a sapphire ring to match her eyes.
More than a hint of phoned in romance.
The heroine
The H
Beautiful Marissa has set off for the wilds of Australia with her half-brother to get a job so she can send him to boarding school at some point. Their father was a charmer that lost all desire to live when he lost the heroine's mother. Guilt and sorrow drove him to drink and drove him away. Now that he's dead, the heroine will do anything to take care of her brother. Everyone thinks he is her son despite anything she says.
She ends up on the H's ranch as governess to his out of control daughter, who is six going on twenty. The h and the little brother essentially tame her, and I want the kids' story because they are tons more interesting than the H and h who have very little on page time together.
The H's viperous ex and her equally horrible sister try and cause as much trouble as possible, but nothing really happens.
Ironically the next to last scene in the book is the evil ex twisting the arm of her sister who made one last play against the heroine which did not work out.
The romance and its consummation come out of nowhere. It was so misleading that I thought it was going to end in a stupid misunderstanding, but instead the h ends up with a sapphire ring to match her eyes.
More than a hint of phoned in romance.
The heroine
The H
October 11, 2016
3,5
La verdad es que es una novela cortita, dulce y mona, de entretiempo :)
La verdad es que es una novela cortita, dulce y mona, de entretiempo :)
December 28, 2015
The storyline had promise but the author took unnecessary time getting to the point!!!! Took a lot away from the book
November 9, 2025
4 Stars
Our heroine is a brave young woman determined to make a good life for her young half-brother when her father tragically dies. Both now orphans, they set off to find life on a cattle station, where Marissa's skills as a teacher can lead to work as a governess. With no real place to land, it's only Destiny that Holt should cross her path and take a chance on the pair. Holt's daughter is in need of a governess, just as much as Marissa and Riley need a home. But bringing them to Wungalla might be more than Holt bargained for.
Many of Ms. Way's romances take place in her beloved Australian Outback; with her vivid descriptions the beauty of the terrain becomes an integral part of the story. Holt and Marissa's journey to HEA is wrought with painful pasts, bitter divorce, and interfering other women. I enjoyed this romance.
Our heroine is a brave young woman determined to make a good life for her young half-brother when her father tragically dies. Both now orphans, they set off to find life on a cattle station, where Marissa's skills as a teacher can lead to work as a governess. With no real place to land, it's only Destiny that Holt should cross her path and take a chance on the pair. Holt's daughter is in need of a governess, just as much as Marissa and Riley need a home. But bringing them to Wungalla might be more than Holt bargained for.
Many of Ms. Way's romances take place in her beloved Australian Outback; with her vivid descriptions the beauty of the terrain becomes an integral part of the story. Holt and Marissa's journey to HEA is wrought with painful pasts, bitter divorce, and interfering other women. I enjoyed this romance.
July 10, 2017
3.5 Stars
July 27, 2011
Odd. That is the only way I can describe this book. Long descriptions that didn't enhance the story. Head hopping and confusion. A black moment that really wasn't a black moment since I wasn't too sure what brought it on or why. I was disappointed.
August 19, 2014
Not one of my favorites. Wish the story was more developed
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