The Governess' Unlikely Suitor
(2025)(The second book in the Dashworth Brothers series)
A novel by Ella Matthews
Katherine Hornel has carved out a life she loves.
Being a governess might put her in the way of arrogant aristocratic families, but the children are always a delight. When a controlling employer makes life in his house impossible, she flees. But this is only the beginning of her problems. Bent on revenge, her ex-employer sets out to destroy not only her life, but also that of her brother’s. Penniless, she must find a different way to make ends meet, all while trying to stay true to herself.
Desperate to find out how his older brother died while living in America, Edward Dashworth hires investigator Simon Hornel. In exchange for Simon journeying so far from home, Edward promises to provide for his penniless sister, Katherine. It cannot matter that she is the most beautiful woman Edward has ever met. Not only has he sworn an oath to protect her, their difference in station makes a relationship impossible and, with the truth getting ever closer, he cannot afford to disrupt Simon’s search.
But when fate pushes Edward and Katherine together, temptation might be too hard for them to resist. And, if they give in, can they live with the consequences?
🥰 Regency romance
💕 Friends to lovers
🩰 Private dance lessons
🌶 Open door
Praise for Ella’s writing
‘Oh how I love Ella Matthews books and how her characters are written with such brilliant individualism.’ Amazon review
‘You won’t put this one down! I stayed up way past my bedtime! Can’t wait for the next brother to fall head over heels! Bravo well done!’ - Goodreads
‘As usual, Ms. Matthews delivers a well-written story with wonderful characters.’ - Goodreads
For fans of Bridgerton, Eloisa James and Tessa Dare
Genre: Historical
Being a governess might put her in the way of arrogant aristocratic families, but the children are always a delight. When a controlling employer makes life in his house impossible, she flees. But this is only the beginning of her problems. Bent on revenge, her ex-employer sets out to destroy not only her life, but also that of her brother’s. Penniless, she must find a different way to make ends meet, all while trying to stay true to herself.
Desperate to find out how his older brother died while living in America, Edward Dashworth hires investigator Simon Hornel. In exchange for Simon journeying so far from home, Edward promises to provide for his penniless sister, Katherine. It cannot matter that she is the most beautiful woman Edward has ever met. Not only has he sworn an oath to protect her, their difference in station makes a relationship impossible and, with the truth getting ever closer, he cannot afford to disrupt Simon’s search.
But when fate pushes Edward and Katherine together, temptation might be too hard for them to resist. And, if they give in, can they live with the consequences?
🥰 Regency romance
💕 Friends to lovers
🩰 Private dance lessons
🌶 Open door
Praise for Ella’s writing
‘Oh how I love Ella Matthews books and how her characters are written with such brilliant individualism.’ Amazon review
‘You won’t put this one down! I stayed up way past my bedtime! Can’t wait for the next brother to fall head over heels! Bravo well done!’ - Goodreads
‘As usual, Ms. Matthews delivers a well-written story with wonderful characters.’ - Goodreads
For fans of Bridgerton, Eloisa James and Tessa Dare
Genre: Historical
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