Wonderful characters and a refreshing slant on the governess who loves and is loved by a gentleman above her station in life, very well done! ( )

An enjoyable Regency romance with an added touch of spice and a gentle nod at Georgette Heyer. It has all the usual ingredients you would expect in this type of story - a lord, a governess, a romantic rival and the odd secret.

It's well written and the tale flows along at a moderate and pleasant pace. The characters are well drawn and mostly likeable (there has to be a villain in such stories! 😈😄). The historical side is well researched and draws attention to how society perceived women in those days. What is good for the goose is definitely not good for the gander! The era is described quite vividly and authentically and I had no trouble imagining myself transported to the early 1800s.

An easy, entertaining and pleasurable read, just right for a bit of escapism! ( )