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

by Catherine Tinley (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars 182 ratings
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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  1. Print length
    288 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Harlequin Historical
  4. Publication date
    March 19, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    4.18 x 0.69 x 6.58 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1335635068
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1335635068
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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, heart warming 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.After a career encompassing speech & language therapy, Sure Start, being President of a charity, and managing a maternity hospital, she now works as NI Country Director for a leading UK charity.She lives in Ireland with her family and can be reached at www.CatherineTinley.com and on social media at https://linktr.ee/CTinley Catherine was appointed as chair of the Romantic Novelists' Association in August 2024.Awards:Waltzing with the Earl - Rita award, Best Historical Romance 2018Rags-to-Riches Wife - RoNA Award, Best Historical Romance 2021, HOLT Medallion Winner, Best Historical Romance 2021A Waltz with the Outspoken Governess - RoNA winner 2022, Best Historical Romance

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harlequin Historical
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 19, 2019
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Original
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1335635068
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1335635068
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.18 x 0.69 x 6.58 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 182 ratings

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Catherine Tinley

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Catherine Tinley is a multi award-winning author who writes witty, heart warming 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.

She also writes Irish saga romances as Seána Tinley.

After a career encompassing speech & language therapy, Sure Start, being President of a charity, and managing a maternity hospital, she now works as NI Country Director for a leading UK charity.

Catherine was appointed as chair of the Romantic Novelists' Association in August 2024.

She lives in Ireland with her husband, children, and dog.

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
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo for The Earl's Runaway Governess!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2019
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    My favorite so far!
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  • Karen W.
    4.0 out of 5 stars 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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  • D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2019
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    Great book
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  • Sandra
    3.0 out of 5 stars Okay Historical Romance, but h had too much history
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2024
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    My rating for The Earl's Runaway Governess, by Catherine Tinley: 3 stars

    This was the first book I've read by Catherine Tinley. It was entertaining, and was well written. The author obviously researched the time period, and did a decent job with historical accuracy.

    My rating would be higher, but I found the H hard to like at times. Ash was okay, but he was really arrogant and kind of selfish. He seemed to constantly jump to the wrong conclusion about others motives, and definitely did that with Marianne. His arrogance and tendency to unreasonable anger almost led to a terrible life for Marianne -- and almost made him lose her forever. I honestly thought she forgave him too quickly, because Ash should never have believed the lies her stepbrother told about her.

    I really couldn't stand Marianne's stepbrother, but I'm sure that is what the author intended. It seems she wanted to show how perilous life in that time could be for a young woman. Since Marianne had lost her parents, she was under the complete control of her stepbrother, who wanted only to use her for his own benefit.

    My rating system is below.
    1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
    2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
    3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
    4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
    5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.
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  • Deb-57
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
    Format: Kindle
    4 1/2 stars. I really enjoyed this story! The last half was quite suspenseful. The earl, Ash, was arrogant and stubborn, but he was also a good, principled man. Marianne was a fine young lady who was in danger. There was plenty of passion for each other, but there were no embarrassing intimate details. That was quite refreshing.
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  • Lynn Pool (Ellesea)
    4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Regency novel.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019
    Format: Kindle
    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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  • carmil
    5.0 out of 5 stars 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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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars 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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  • By MR
    2.0 out of 5 stars MR
    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
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  • Karen G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars 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
    5.0 out of 5 stars 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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