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Miss Tibbles' Folly
224 pages
A charming, warm-hearted Regency romance about a formidable governess discovering that a second chance at love is worth defying society for.
What it feels like
Reading this traditional Regency romance feels like stepping into a sunlit drawing room in Bath, where sharp wit and warm hearts reign supreme. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, driven by the delightful friction between a fiercely independent, slightly prickly governess and a dashing, determined retired colonel. It carries a cozy, nostalgic mood, wrapping the reader in a comforting embrace of period-appropriate banter and gentle societal rebellion. The prose is crisp and affectionate, perfectly capturing the nuances of Regency etiquette while exploring the tender vulnerability of a later-in-life romance. It is an absolute delight for readers who crave sweet, character-driven historicals where competent, mature protagonists finally get their well-deserved, swoon-worthy second chance at happiness.
- Mood
- cozy
- warm
- nostalgic
- romantic
- Tone
- witty
- affectionate
- earnest
- charming
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- second chances at love · defying societal expectations · vulnerability of independence · life after loss · mature romance
- The writing
- Crisp, lightly witty, and period-appropriate, focusing heavily on sparkling dialogue and subtle societal observations.
- The arc
- Moves from guarded, resigned independence to a courageous, vulnerable embrace of unexpected passion.
- Who it's for
- Readers who adore traditional, sweet Regency romances featuring mature, highly competent heroines and gentle societal rebellion.
Content notes
- past grief
- class prejudice
About the book
An Indomitable Governess Meets Her Match
No one crossed Miss Tibbles. Although she was not a dragon, the lively governess was formidable. A lady in reduced circumstances, Marian Tibbles had successfully ushered dozens of young misses through their Seasons and to the altar without a scandal. Now vacationing in Bath, she was astounded when a strange gentleman spoke to her. And she was aghast when she found herself gazing into his eyes and answering back. In truth, retired Colonel Merriweather had served with Miss Tibbles' fiance long ago, before her beloved died in battle, along with her dreams.
Now the dashing Colonel was himself struck down--by Cupid's arrow. Soon he was defying the ton, his relatives, and Miss Tibbles' former charges to court her. Could his campaign succeed? A mere governess did not go about with a gentleman. Or let him kiss her in public. Yet Miss Tibbles surrendered to her newly awakened passion--until a dark secret and the clash of her strong will with his led to a choice that required great courage...or perhaps a broken heart.
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