A stunning new Regency from beloved author Olivia Drake, When a Duke Loves a Governess...! Tessa James has worked and planned tirelessly to open her own millinery shop. All she needs now is a loan from the lord who sired and abandoned her. The only problem is, she doesn’t even know his name. What’s a woman to do to find him but enter the aristocratic world by becoming a governess? Guy Whitby, the new Duke of Carlin, has returned to London after years abroad to discover that his young daughter Sophy has become a wild-child known for scaring away every governess who's crossed his doorstep. When Tessa James applies for the job, he hires her in desperation despite his misgivings that she’s too bold and beautiful–and that she might be fibbing about her qualifications. Their blooming attraction leads them on a completely unexpected path to love that neither wants to deny. But when an old enemy threatens Guy's family, their forbidden romance goes up in flames. Can they still learn to love and trust each other as forces try to tear them apart?
Fall in love with these three gorgeous Regency romances by Olivia Drake, includes all books in the Unlikely Duchesses series; The Duke I Once Knew, Forever My Duke and When A Duke Loves A Governess. The Duke I Once Knew: Abigail Linton has devoted herself to caring for her parents and her siblings’ children. Eager to create a life of her own, Abby seizes upon a position as a governess on a neighbouring estate. Unfortunately, her employer is Maxwell Bryce, the Duke of Rothwell – the notorious rake who once broke her youthful heart. Since he hasn’t set foot on his estate for fifteen years, Abby assumes she’ll never have to see him... Until, one day, he appears. Both Abby and Max have changed over the years, but has their passion for each other stayed true? Forever My Duke: Hadrian Ames, the Duke of Clayton, needs a bride. He even has the perfect one picked out. That is, until he meets outspoken American Natalie Fanshawe – the opposite of what a man of his high rank should desire in a wife. Natalie couldn’t care less about Hadrian’s title or his need to marry. He can’t understand what it’s like to be a busy woman, planning to open a school while trying to reunite a six-year-old orphan with his English relatives. Nevertheless, Hadrian launches his campaign to win Natalie’s heart. But can the American beauty ever find a way to love him? When A Duke Loves A Governess: Tessa James has worked tirelessly to open her own millinery shop. All she needs now is a loan from the lord who sired and abandoned her. The easiest way to track him down? Infiltrate the aristocracy by becoming a governess. Guy Whitby, the Duke of Carlin, has returned to London after years abroad to discover that his young daughter, Sophy, has been scaring away her governesses. So when bold and beautiful Tessa applies for the job, he hires her despite his misgivings that she might be fibbing about her qualifications. But Guy’s murky past comes back to haunt him, and when an old enemy threatens his family, he and Tessa are thrown into the path of danger... A sweeping Regency romance series for fans of Bridgerton, Tessa Dare and Mary Jo Putney. Praise for Olivia Drake ‘A really lovely feel-good story that had me smiling throughout. There was never a dull moment... a jolly good passionate romance and a perfect read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Fast paced with strong characters & a lovely mix of intrigue, mystery & romance. I loved both Guy & Tessa... their chemistry simmers then sizzles. The road to their HEA isn’t easy but it made for a book that I found very hard to put down. A very well written engrossing read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘After a really long week at work, there's nothing better than a weekend with a lovely book... I would recommend this if you need a little romantic getaway. Really well worth a read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Olivia Drake always writes consistently good stories that keep her readers wanting more. I could not put these books down and absolutely loved them.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Loved the characters and the opposites attract concept. Highly recommend.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
In the shadows of Thornfield Hall, secrets have a way of unraveling even the most carefully crafted disguises... Lady Alexandra has perfected the art of invisibility, forced to trade her glittering world of privilege for a life in the shadows. Now serving as a governess under an assumed name, she never expected to find refuge in the home of the notorious Duke of Ravencroft - a darkly handsome widower whose penetrating gaze threatens to see through her carefully constructed facade. As she bonds with his three grief-stricken children, Alexandra discovers that Thornfield Hall harbors dangerous mysteries of its own. Each midnight encounter with the brooding Duke brings her closer to surrendering to their forbidden attraction, even as mysterious threats begin to circle ever closer. But when her past and his collide in a web of dangerous deceptions, Alexandra must choose: keep running from the darkness of her past, or stand and fight for a love that could either save or destroy them both. Set against the sumptuous backdrop of Victorian high society, "A Governess’s Secret" is a masterfully crafted tale of passion, intrigue, and redemption that will hold readers spellbound until the very last page. If you’re a fan of books by Lisa Kleypas, Sarah MacLean, and Evie Dunmore, this deliciously seductive tale of disguised identity and dangerous romance will leave you breathless for more.
This book explores the rich, complex, literary tradition of the medieval go-between. Idealized going between usually leads to marriage and it develops a new dimension of the much debated question of courtly love and woman's part in it. Chaucer's Pandarus's place in this go-between tradition is a tour de force.
Step into a world of enchantment and romance in the captivating Fairytale Regency Romance series, Fabled Love. Explore the lives of daring heroines and honorable heroes as they navigate the intricate dance of love and societal expectations in the Regency era. From humble seamstresses defying class boundaries to scarred lords seeking redemption, each novel weaves a tale of passion, resilience, and the triumph of love over adversity. Come along on a journey through captivating stories where fairytale dreams and historical romance entwine, proving that even in the most rigid of circumstances, true love can flourish against all odds. This collection includes all four books in the Fabled Love series: Book 1: Enchanted by the Earl Book 2: Captivated by the Captain Book 3: Enticed by Lady Elianna Book 4: Delighted by the Duke From Dukes to seamstresses Fabled Love weaves tales of enchantment, and unexpected love as spirited ladies and swoon-worthy heroes find their hearts entangled in Regency England.
A prim and proper governess... Locked in with a duke! Believing her grandmother is gravely ill, governess Miranda Manwaring takes leave to care for her, but instead finds herself captive in a rundown cottage with a powerful stranger. Shock number one—the man is the eligible Duke of Chalgrove. Shock number two—their captor is Miranda’s eccentric grandmother, looking to guide Miranda to a titled husband! Miranda refuses to trick him into marriage, but her grandmother’s meddling can’t possibly work…can it? “What I love about Ms Tyner’s work [is that] she takes what is a very basic trope and storyline and gives it a twist and it ends up being fresh and new… A lovely and original romance … Imaginative and complex.” —Chicks, Rogues and Scandals on To Win a Wallflower “This is a wonderfully, entertaining and original story… This is definitely a page-turner.” —Chicks, Rogues and Scandals on Saying I Do to the Scoundrel
A sensual Victorian gothic romance set in Scotland She’s running from the past… Am I the key to her future? As a private investigator to the rich, it’s my job to be impartial, but returning to moody Edinburgh—the city where I made my name—to locate Marianne Crawford unsettles me. And when I meet the beguiling governess in question, I’m inexplicably drawn to her… Marianne Crawford is a survivor. She’s lived through experiences designed to destroy her. But I’m here to reveal her true identity, not to fall under her spell. I’ve never been afraid of secrets, but once I uncover this one, I’m afraid I won’t be able to walk away… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
