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My favorite bride:(Governess Brides #7)
First published 2002 · 391 pages
A spirited battle of wills between a chaotic, secret-harboring governess and a rigidly disciplined father, wrapped in warm, witty historical romance.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a lively, chaotic English manor where the air crackles with witty defiance and simmering tension. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, propelled by the sharp, playful banter between a rigidly disciplined patriarch and a vibrant, rule-breaking heroine. It is a classic clash of order versus chaos, wrapped in a warm, romantic atmosphere that slowly melts into deep affection and found family coziness. The prose is light on its feet, balancing humorous domestic skirmishes with moments of genuine vulnerability and a touch of suspenseful mystery. It will thoroughly delight readers who crave the classic stern father and spirited governess dynamic, offering a deeply satisfying journey from guarded isolation to passionate, messy love.
- Mood
- spirited
- warm
- cozy
- romantic
- Tone
- playful
- wry
- romantic
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- found family · order versus chaos · hidden identities · healing through love · opposites attract
- The writing
- Engaging and dialogue-heavy, laced with sharp humor and sensual tension.
- The arc
- Moves from guarded defiance and structured isolation to vulnerable, passionate surrender and familial warmth.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love the classic trope of a spirited governess taming wild children and melting the heart of a stern, disciplined father.
Content notes
- grief
- mild peril
About the book
When Miss Samantha Prendregast arrives at Devil's Fell to take charge of six rebellious girls, the vibrant, outspoken governess is not quite prepared to deal with the tall, dark and dashing master of the grand estate. The children she can manage with intelligence, guile...and a little bribery. Their widowed father, Colonel William Gregory, is not so easily charmed -- and far too easy to fall in love with, which she dares not do.William always cherished the orderliness of his life, until this captivating troublemaker began flouting his authority and distracting him with her witty defiance and breathtaking beauty. Despite the fact that they clash at every meeting, William finds himself inexplicably drawn to Samantha's fire. And now he's even contemplating marriage, which would be sweet madness indeed. But, before he can successfully woo her, William must discover what it is that Samantha is hiding from him. But the secret the lady is preciously guarding is far too shocking and dangerous to ever reveal...
Governess Brides Series: That Scandalous Evening (Governess Brides #1) Rules of Surrender (Governess Brides, #2) Rules of Engagement (Governess Brides, #3) Rules of Attraction (Governess Brides, #4) In My Wildest Dreams (Governess Brides, #5) Lost in Your Arms (Governess Brides, #6) Hero, Come Back (Governess Brides, #6.5) The Third Suitor (Governess Brides 6.5) My Favorite Bride (Governess Brides, #7) My Fair Temptress (Governess Brides, #8) In Bed with the Duke (Governess Brides, #9) Taken by the Prince (Governess Brides #10) A Pirate's Wife for Me (Governess Brides, #11)
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