About the Book: Truth is more dangerous than fiction…in this exhilarating upper YA fantasy that will capture fans of Shadow and Bone and Dark Water Daughter In ancient times, the Elder Wrights breathed their magic into the fabric of the seven seas. Now what was once an ocean of plenty is slowly becoming a sea of death, and the Talin—a race of hidden mages—are beginning to starve. And for the first time ever, one of their own has no magic. Ostracized by her own people, Nieve is certain that the old stories hide a missing piece of the puzzle. It’s just a matter of unlocking the secret. But when a stranger comes sailing into their harbor, Nieve’s world is suddenly blown wide open. Now she’s sailing on the seven seas—with a too-charming, swashbuckling pirate, a group of strange misfits, and a woman who claims to be one of the Elder Wrights. It’s like Nieve is living one of the stories she’s always loved…only now, she’s weaving a legend of her own. Except that the ol...
Synopsis
“So tell me, Miss Griffin, why should I employ you as governess?”
A question to rouse fear within the breast of any prospective governess but for Matilda, a lady without references, appropriate brown clothing or any experience with children whatsoever, doubly so.
Yet, alone in the world, except for a brutish guardian and a malodorous betrothed, Matilda must seek her own future, even if that means employment in the household of a rugged ex-prizefighter with sizeable muscles and doubtless miniscule intellect.
“Please continue to enlighten me, Miss Griffin.”
Mr Seth Hawkins, owner of famed Boxing Academy, has reached the point of desperation in his search for a governess.
Yet, with no other suitable candidates, could this yellow-clad, bespectacled female who seemed to think him a witless dolt with calloused knuckles and no books, teach his daughter the ways of a lady?
The Lady and the Prizefighter.
One should never judge a man by his well-defined muscles or a lady by her yellow-silk slippers, for beneath both façades, lay yearning hearts, shared dreams and a taste for adventure.
With tavern excursions, scandalous kisses in midnight carriages, whifflers, nobblers and dressing as a nefarious footpad on the prowl, the vocation of governess has never been so exciting…
A fun, heart-warming Regency romance, this is the first book in a companion series to the Games of Gentlemen.
This tale contains sensual scenes.
The Governess Chronicles
1 – A Governess Should Never… Tempt a Prizefighter
Games of Gentlemen
1 – The Duke of Diamonds – OUT NOW
2 - The Rake of Hearts
3 - The Earl of Spades
4 - The Prince of Clubs
Review
Another masterpiece by Emily Windsor. This author really knows how to make readers time travel. I absolutely loved this book and enjoyed every minute of it. I think that the characters are the strongest point of this book. All the characters are well-developed, well-written, and interesting. I had a hard time putting it down once I started reading.
Miss Griffin is running away from an arranged marriage. It seems like a perfect solution for her to seek employment and support herself until she is old enough to be allowed to make her own decisions.
Seth is looking for a woman who will teach his daughters all the things that he can't. Seeking a governess sounds like a natural solution.
And that's how the story begins but that's not all it is about. Soon Seth and Matilda are going to realize that they actually like each other and have a real connection. However, things are not simple or straightforward and there will be many hurdles in their way. Will they be able to conquer them or not? Only time will tell...
With vivid descriptions, fun settings, and little quirks, this is a perfect book for me. If you are a fan of historical fiction then I recommend this book. Do check it out and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
P.S. I received a complimentary copy of this book and the review is my honest opinion.