The Governess and the Rogue

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The Governess And The Rogue By Mimi Matthews

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A down-on-her-luck Victorian governess and an unrepentant rogue enter into a fake engagement during a lengthy voyage at sea in USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews’s sixth book in her acclaimed Somerset Stories series.

Stranded in India after being dismissed without a reference, governess Beatrice Layton exchanges her freedom for passage home to England, taking a position with the only family that will hire her. But Bea hasn’t reckoned for just how dreadful her new employers will be. Stuck with them at sea in increasingly desperate circumstances, she finds an unlikely champion in the injured ex-soldier traveling aboard their ship.

Colonel Jack Beresford has spent the last fourteen years serving in Her Majesty’s Army. Though time has lent him maturity, it hasn’t dulled the roguish impulses of his youth. When he’s confronted with the tantalizing prospect of a damsel in distress, he naturally steps in to rescue her. His solution? An engagement of convenience, of course. One that will last only as long as their voyage.

But once back on land, Jack and Bea’s simple arrangement is beset by complication after complication. There are former passengers to contend with, and meddling society matrons. Most complicated of all, there’s Jack’s family—his parents, siblings, and precocious nieces and nephews—all of whom seem to think that Bea might be perfect for him. Jack is beginning to think so too. All that remains is to convince bold, beguiling Bea that he’s perfect for her.

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From The Desk Of Gwendalyn

Please excuse any grammatical errors, or typos. I have done my best, but in reality I am just reader, and will leave the writing to all the incredible authors out there.

This book was received from the Author, and Publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

This is a non spoiler review, because you as reader need to read this book. Also, I feel sometimes I have in the past gave away to much of the plot line. This has diminished the pleasure for would be readers..

The Governess and the Rogue,is a beautifully tender finale to Mimi Matthews’ Somerset Stories—a series that has held my heart from the very beginning. While this sixth book can easily be enjoyed as a standalone, long-time readers will be thrilled by the return of familiar faces and the warm, interconnected world Mimi so carefully builds.

In this beautifully rendered Victorian romance, Mimi Matthews once again proves why she’s a beloved voice in historical fiction. Her sixth entry in the Somerset Stories series delivers everything readers adore—nuanced characters, slow-burn yearning, and a story rooted in both honor and heart.

After being unjustly dismissed in India, governess Beatrice Layton faces the terrifying prospect of returning to England with no money, no reference, and no protection. When she secures a position with a disagreeable family bound for home by sea, her plight only worsens—until fate intervenes in the form of a wounded, rakishly charming army officer.

Colonel Jack Beresford has seen war and loss, but when he meets Bea aboard the ship, he’s moved by her strength and quiet dignity. To shield her from disgrace, he offers a solution: a fake engagement to last just until they dock in England.

But what begins as a protective fiction grows dangerously close to reality. Back on land, entanglements mount—former shipmates, high society’s whispers, and most meddlesome of all, Jack’s delightfully interfering family. Suddenly, the lines between pretend and possible begin to blur. And for Jack and Bea, walking away may no longer be so simple.

Matthews weaves an exquisite tale full of emotional tension, sparkling wit, and just the right amount of societal drama. Readers who love the governess trope, slow-burn romance, and emotionally mature heroes will find this an utter delight. Elegant, tender, and brimming with charm—this story of love born in the unlikeliest of places lingers long after the final page.

Uplifting, emotionally nuanced, and oh-so-swoony, The Governess and the Rogue is historical romance at its finest.

Highly recommended for fans of clean romance, feminist heroines, and happily-ever-afters that feel earned.

— Gwendalyn’s Books 🤎

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