Books like Not Just a Governess

A deliciously trope-heavy Regency romance where simmering tension and hidden identities collide in a grand manor house. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Not Just a Governess.

secretive
cozy
intimate
tension-filled

01
The Rogue’s Disgraced Lady
Carole Mortimer
A sensual, secret-laden Regency romance where drawing-room gossip collides with irresistible, healing passion.
Shares:
- secretive
- intimate
- earnest
- sensual
02
Gracious Lady
Carole Mortimer
A classic battle of wills between a fiercely guarded heroine and an imperious single father, crackling with vintage romance tension.
Shares:
- earnest
03
The Duke in Disguise
Gayle Callen
A swoony, secret-identity historical romance where a perceptive governess falls for a charming rogue masquerading as a notorious duke.
Shares:
- secretive
- romantic
- earnest
- hidden identities
04
From Waif to Gentleman's Wife
Julia Justiss
A tender historical romance where unexpected sanctuary sparks a quiet but undeniable desire.
Shares:
- cozy
- intimate
- romantic
- earnest
05
Temptation of a Proper Governess
Cathy Maxwell
A swoony, sensual Regency romp where strict propriety melts under the heat of a marriage of convenience.
Shares:
- intimate
- romantic
- earnest
- sensual
06
Just One of Those Flings
Candice Hern
A delicious, masquerade-sparked Regency romance that proves passion and second chances belong to those bold enough to seize them.
Shares:
- romantic
- sensual
- second chances
07
Mistress of Mellyn
Victoria Holt
A quintessential gothic romance that wraps you in the chilling, windswept atmosphere of a sprawling Cornish estate hiding deadly secrets.
Shares:
- romantic
- earnest
- forbidden desire
08
A Most Unusual Lady
Janet Grace
A charming Regency romp where stubborn independence meets protective devotion.
Shares:
- cozy
- romantic
- wry
09
My Darling Caroline
Adele Ashworth
A battle of wills turns into a passionate surrender in this classic marriage-of-convenience romance.
Shares:
- intimate
- romantic
10
Passion from the Past
Mortimer
A high-angst vintage romance where breathless infatuation collides with a devastating secret vendetta.
Shares:
- earnest
11
The Impertinent Miss Bancroft
Karla Hocker
A delightful Regency romp where a spirited, mystery-solving governess and a reluctant guardian find love amidst missing jewels and mischievous wards.
Shares:
- cozy
- romantic
- wry
12
Seven Secrets of Seduction
Anne Mallory
A swoony, sensual battle of wits where a cynical rake's seduction plot is derailed by a bookish heroine's earnest heart.
Shares:
- romantic
- earnest
- sensual

Back to Not Just a Governess