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The Earl's Runaway Governess Mass Market Paperback – March 19, 2019

by Catherine Tinley (Author)

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Who knew living with an earl…

…would lead to such temptation?

Marianne Grant’s new identity as a governess is meant to keep her safe. But then she meets her new employer, Ash, Earl of Kingswood, and she immediately knows his handsome good looks are a danger of their own! Brusque on first meeting, Ash quickly shows his compassionate side. Yet Marianne doesn’t dare reveal the truth! Unless Ash really could be the safe haven she’s been looking for…

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"A captivating regency romance, there was secrets, mystery, danger, intrigue, romance and humour" - Goodreads

"One of the best books I've read this year" - Goodreads

About the Author

Catherine Tinley is a multi award-winning writer of witty, heartwarming Regency Romance. Her first novel, Waltzing with the Earl, won the Rita(R) Award for Best Historical Romance 2018, and she has since won the 2021 RoNA award, the 2021 HOLT medallion, and the 2022 RoNA award for Best Historical Romance. She lives in Ireland with her family and can be reached at www.CatherineTinley.com and on social media at https://linktr.ee/CTinley

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harlequin Historical; Original edition (March 19, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1335635068
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1335635068
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.1 x 0.9 x 6.6 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #5,015,292 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #41,908 in Regency Romances
- #51,810 in Family Life Fiction (Books)
- #214,542 in Historical Fiction (Books)

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Catherine Tinley is a multi award-winning author who writes witty, heartwarming Regency Romance for Harlequin Mills & Boon. She has loved reading and writing since childhood, and has a particular fondness for love, romance, and happy endings.

After a career encompassing speech & language therapy, Sure Start, maternity campaigning and being President of a charity, she now manages a maternity hospital. She lives in Ireland with her husband, children, and dog and can be reached at www.catherinetinley.com, as well as facebook.com/CatherineTinleyWriter and @CatherineTinley on twitter. https://linktr.ee/CTinley

Awards:

Waltzing with the Earl - Rita award, Best Historical Romance 2018

Rags-to-Riches Wife - RoNA Award, Best Historical Romance 2021, HOLT Medallion Winner, Best Historical Romance 2021

A Waltz with the Outspoken Governess - RoNA winner 2022, Best Historical Romance

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SLR

Bravo for The Earl's Runaway Governess!

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2019

My favorite so far!

Suspenseful, engrossing historical romance with relatable and well-drawn main characters

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2019

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I enjoyed this engrossing and suspenseful story, in spite of a slight tendency to redundancy (more evident in the earlier chapters). Some, though not all, of its suspense comes from the characters-misunderstanding-each-other device that tends to annoy me, but that approach is handled well. The main characters are well drawn, as are some of the secondary characters (though the villain is on the one-dimensional side).

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Book_pusher

Sweet with a stupid epilogue

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2022

It was nice to find a sweet romance within the Harlequin's Historical label. The story was cute and the characters relatable. Marianne is on the run from her abusive step-brother and finds employment with the Earl of Kingswood. She loves the children and the job, but begins to feel uncomfortable as she also starts falling in love the earl. Ash, Earl of Kingswood is chagrined to discover that his own governess knows more about estate and money management than he does. He also knows she's hiding something, but finds it's hard to win confidences when he wants to kiss her every time her sees her. Will he be able to win her trust before it's too late?
I really liked the Ash and Marianne, separately and together. There were good conversations and experiences between the two that made reading this story a joy. Unfortunately, about three-quarters of the way through, the earl drew some stupid conclusions and the story went downhill from there. (I can only take so much drama, but others may find it well done.) Everything was happily resolved for the characters with a satisfying scene that should have ended the book. The epilogue was useless and made me mad that it tried to change the novel from sweet to implied sensuality when it was perfect without.

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2019

Great book

Entertaining Regency novel.

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019

Marianne Grant never expected to end up trying to find a job as a governess but needs must as she escapes the custody of her lecherous, stepbrother guardian. Without references, she manages to secure a position at Ledbury House. She's to teach the daughter of the Dowager Countess Kingswood and relishes the chance to live quietly with them in the countryside. Only, the household isn't what she expects as the new Earl of Kingswood makes his presence felt.

William 'Ash' Ashington enjoyed his carefree existence until fate steps in after the death of his cousin John. After the reading of the will, he's stunned to find he now has the earldom and its responsibilities. Arriving at Ledbury house, he's shocked at the conditions he finds, however, the newly installed governess for his late cousin's daughter is a distraction he never envisaged.

When Marianne and Ash's lives collide, both are at life-changing times of their lives. For the first time in his life, Ash has obligations and somehow the challenge is more rewarding than he ever expected. Marianne is resourceful, making use of her education to create a stable life for herself and somehow due to their changed circumstances the find common respect.

This is my first Catherine Tinley novel and it won't be my last. I've always enjoyed reading regency historical novels and this author is definitely one to look out for, The narrative encompasses the atmosphere of the early nineteenth century and includes a wonderful mix of secondary characters. With an eventful and entertaining narrative added to the mix, Marianne and Ash's happy-ever-after is the satisfying finale of an eventful life journey where love conquers all.

***Review copy received courtesy of Mills & Boon Historical via Rachel's Random Resources***

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Solidly researched and believable, with real stakes and consequences

Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2019

Fleeing her lecherous, tyrannical stepbrother’s guardianship, Marianne Grant has little choice but to try and conceal herself in a household which wants a governess to teach a young girl ladylike ways. Arriving at the Earl of Kingswood’s household to care for his niece, she’s distressed to find the Earl, Ash, is of an age with her stepbrother and shares at least some of the same habits. Hiding under his nose may prove to be impossible, especially since from the beginning she’s thrown into his company as she attempts to mediate between Ash and the widowed former countess.

Marianne’s plight was a sobering reminder of just how utterly powerless a woman was in the Regency era (and still is, in many parts of the world). She literally had no choice about remaining in her stepbrother’s household because as her legal guardian, she had no recourse under the law to escape him until she came of age. Kept pampered and sheltered by her mother and stepfather, she had a very rude awakening and had to learn to fend for herself quickly, or suffer an extremely distasteful fate.

Ash in many ways has to grow up even faster than Marianne, though he’s already got a few years on her. Raised by his father to be relieved not to have the responsibilities of the earldom on his shoulders, his cousin’s death means he has no choice but to step up to the plate as he comes to see just how many people are dependent on him. His cousin’s widow is no help whatsoever, so discovering that the new governess apparently has quite a wealth of knowledge about how to run a household and estate. It takes him a while to start wondering exactly where she acquired that knowledge, but once he does start, he’s too intrigued to stop digging, unaware that his efforts may be endangering the woman he’s falling in love with.

Ash and Marianne have different problems, and Ash’s self-absorption contrasts beautifully with Marianne’s genuine terror, right up until he discovers what she’s really up against and realizes his issues are nothing in comparison to what she’s facing. His outrage over the injustice of her situation comes across as very believable and his desire to help somehow makes up for the shallowness of his character to that point, as it’s evident he was acting out of ignorance.

Catherine Tinley writes characters who feel real and relatable, and her historical settings are solidly researched and believable, with real stakes and consequences her characters must face. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every one of her books I’ve read so far and this one is no different. Five stars.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book for review from the author.

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carmil

Another great story from Catherine Tinley

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2019

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A lovely historical romance that cleverly tackles the issues around male dominance and women's rights in an era where women had no voice. A respectful journey through the difficulties a young woman may have faced in those times with a smart mode of delivering justice

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A lovely captivating romance, beautifully written

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2019

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This is the story of a young woman in Recency England and the shocking dependency she has on her unscrupulous male step brother. She is reliant on him for a roof over her head, food and clothing. When his debauchery threatens her physically she manages to escape with the aid of faithful servants and to find a place as a governess looking after the niece of an Earl.
What I liked about Marianne, the female lead, is her feistiness, her ingenuity and her intelligence. The Earl may rescue her but in her own way she rescues him too. I am a great fan of Catherine Tinley and enjoy her subtle, slow burn approach to her stories. Highly recommend.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2019

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I brought this book a new author for me because 19 people had given it 5 stars...well I've come to the conclusion that these 19 people must have been reading a different book to me because I found it the most boring book I've read in a long time.... It has made me re think putting too much value on these reviews

Karen G.

Couldn’t put it down!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2019

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Wow! Another brilliant, compelling novel from Catherine Tinley.
Yet another book that made me stay up late, postpone other things and generally sneak back to whenever possible.
Marianne’s story is one of inner strength and courage. A delightful leading lady.

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Mrs. Donna Thompson

Couldn’t put it down

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2019

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A fabulous historical romance, gripping and not rushed at the end like many of these types of book. Look forward to reading more of her books.

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