Title: A Governess Shall Never…Wager a Duke
Author: Emily Windsor
Genre: Holiday Regency Romance
Book Blurb:
“So tell me, Miss Webster, why should I employ you as governess?”
The penniless Miss Charlotte Webster needs employment.
The frosty Duke of Shawdale needs a governess.
What could be simpler?
Yet when a long-ago love, a bold wager, a night-wandering uncle and Christmas are involved… Nothing is simple.
A charming short novella, inspired by Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and set in the romantic scenery of the Lake District, Charlotte must remind the duke of his past, show him the present and let the future unfold…
With elegant balls, a Lakeland wedding and a duke who has forgotten the meaning of love, the vocation of governess has never been such a festive fairy tale.
Merry Christmas.
My Review:
Once upon a time, Charlotte and Marcus were childhood friends. Now, Charlotte’s a governess in need of employment. Can she wager on her ability to show Marcus, now a duke, the true meaning of Christmas? A Governess Shall Never…Wager a Duke is an emotional Regency romance inspired by the classic Dickens tale, A Christmas Carol. Charlotte is tasked with reminding the duke of his past, present, and future. A Governess Shall Never…Wager a Duke is heartwarming with descriptive narration, setting you’ll want to dive into, and a cast of quirky characters who’ll steal your heart. Charlotte’s uncle, especially, will break your heart.
I was so excited to read A Governess Shall Never…Wager a Duke, I chose to read it on the weekend I decorated my home for Christmas. This book is poignant and will touch your heart. Emily Windsor is an expert when it comes to Regency romance, and she outdoes herself with this book. There is Christmas festivities, and the spirit of Christmas imbued in every scene.
The characters, though, are what makes A Governess Shall Never…Wager a Duke unforgettable. Marcus is our emotionless hero who unburdens himself one night. Charlotte is our heroine who is the embodiment of Christmas, especially forgiveness.
Journey to the Lake Country for this historical romantic adventure.
My Rating: 5+ stars
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Author Biography:
Emily grew up in the north of England on a diet of historical romance and strong tea.
Unfortunately, you couldn’t study Regency slang, so she did the next best thing and gained a degree in Classics and History instead. This ‘led’ to an eight-year stint in engineering.
Having left city life, she now lives in a dilapidated farmhouse where her days are spent writing, fixing the leaky roof, battling the endless vegetation and finding pictures of well-tied cravats.
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Reviewed by: Nancy