The Governess Teaches A Duke
Steffy Smith
Reviewed by Helen
When the widowed Duke of Avondale, Thomas Denby advertises for a governess for his seven year old daughter Clara, the best applicant on paper is Miss Maribel Lewisham, Clara is not an easy child and they have been through a few governesses already so Thomas is going to interview her personally to see if she has what it takes to teach his daughter but what he finds is that he is attracted to her instantly and he cannot understand why but hire her he does.
Maribel is so excited to get this job, imagine her from a small working class family sister to five brothers owner of one cat Mr. Whiskers has been given her first position with a Duke, he appears a little grumpy and she is sure she can win Clara over in no time, but this, what ever it is that she feels for her older employer is very different and he seems to want more from her and she feels it hard to say no, she cannot control her feelings.
A short quick story about two opposites and the pull they have that neither saw coming but deny it they cannot, Maribel is a strong and lovely heroine who can easily teach the Duke a thing or two while Thomas in turn can teach Maribel the ways of love as he loses his heart to the beautiful Maribel. I did thoroughly enjoy this one and recommend to anyone romance reader who is looking for a short read with wonderful characters and a lovely HEA.
My thanks to the author for my digital copy to read and review.
Maribel is so excited to get this job, imagine her from a small working class family sister to five brothers owner of one cat Mr. Whiskers has been given her first position with a Duke, he appears a little grumpy and she is sure she can win Clara over in no time, but this, what ever it is that she feels for her older employer is very different and he seems to want more from her and she feels it hard to say no, she cannot control her feelings.
A short quick story about two opposites and the pull they have that neither saw coming but deny it they cannot, Maribel is a strong and lovely heroine who can easily teach the Duke a thing or two while Thomas in turn can teach Maribel the ways of love as he loses his heart to the beautiful Maribel. I did thoroughly enjoy this one and recommend to anyone romance reader who is looking for a short read with wonderful characters and a lovely HEA.
My thanks to the author for my digital copy to read and review.
4 stars
October 7, 2025 by Steffy Smith Books
