The Nobleman's Governess Bride by Deborah Hale (Review)

The Nobleman's Governess Bride
(The Glass Slipper Chronicles #1)
by Deborah Hale
Adult Historical Romance
Paperback & ebook, 357 Pages
December 29th 2017

Summary

Jane Eyre meets Prince Charming in two enchanting Regency love stories! Previously published as "Much Ado About Nuptials" and The Baron’s Governess Bride.

Loyal Rebecca Beaton and gentle Grace Ellerby became lifelong friends while enduring the hardships of childhood at a harsh charity school. Now employed as governesses, they care for other people’s children, never expecting to know the blessings of loving marriages and families of their own. But when Rebecca and Grace encounter two special gentlemen who have suffered their own misfortunes, these humble governesses may become Cinderella brides!

In “The Viscount Meets His Match” Sebastian Viscount Benedict knows from bitter experience that marrying a woman of lower rank and fortune brings nothing but heartache. He is determined to prevent his beloved brother from making the same mistake by wedding the local squire’s daughter. Rebecca Beaton disagrees. She is certain her former pupil, Hermione, truly loves the viscount’s brother and will make him a devoted wife. She tries to persuade formidable Lord Benedict to give the young couple his blessing.

In spite of their many differences, Sebastian finds himself drawn to forthright, loyal Rebecca. Yet he fears his admiration for the lady could erode his good judgment and resolve. Rebecca fights her growing attraction to Sebastian, which threatens to divide her loyalties…and perhaps break her heart. If only she can help him believe in true love, there may be hope for more than one happy ending!

In The Baron’s Governess Bride, Rupert Lord Steadwell is determined to hire the dowdiest, most unmarriageable woman he can find to care for his motherless daughters. The girls were heartbroken when their last governess eloped and Rupert does not want to risk a repetition. In her drab clothes, frumpy cap and spectacles, Grace Ellerby look like the ideal person for the job.

Rupert has no idea that clever, caring Miss Ellerby is a beauty in disguise. Alarmed by unwanted advances from men in her previous positions, Grace is desperate to hide her dangerously attractive appearance and her growing feelings for her new employer. But when Lord Steadwell appears in danger of making a loveless marriage and saddling his daughters with a dreaded stepmother, Grace must risk everything to prevent it. Will a midnight kiss at a masked ball lead to scandal and ruin or will two wary hearts find their happily ever after at last?

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My Review

THE NOBLEMAN'S GOVERNESS BRIDE is a compilation of two stories that were previously published under Harlequin's Love Inspired Historical line. In both stories the gentleman ends up falling for a woman far below his station. Overall, both stories contain a sweet romance with some difficulties between the couples coming together.

I really liked both stories in parts and then felt neutral about other parts. I think that there needed to be more development and for actions to feel consistent with the characters. I wanted the plot and flow of the story to feel more natural. I still enjoyed both of these, but neither evoked a lot of emotion.

In the end, was it what I wished for? These were light, sweet, and quick reads.

Content: Clean
Source: I received a complimentary copy through ebooksforreview.com, which did not require a review nor affect it in any way.


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