Search - Temptation of a Proper Governess (Cameron Sisters, Bk 1)

This was the first book by Cathy Maxwell I've read. I was pleasantly surprised. The story had a few laughs, lots of suspense, the love scenes were not overly done, and the book flowed along nicely. I did find it a bit predictable to me (it might not be to another reader), but when the story is this well done, it doesn't matter.

Much better than I thought it would be!

Isabelle Halloran is gently bred, well educated but impoverished, so she does what she has to do and goes out as a governess. But fate lands her in the home of the unlikeable Wardley family, who are rich but ill bred.

One night, Isabelle discovers her charge has left her own bed and snuck into the bed of houseguest Michael Severson. Michael is extraordinarily handsome, and known to be terribly dangerous. Years before, he'd left England under a cloud of suspicion - had he killed his mistress or not? But now he has returned to clear his name and uncover the identity of the real killer. Isabelle rescues her pupil, but puts herself in a compromising position. And when she is discovered in Michael's room, with Michael himself, she is dismissed. But Michael cannot leave her without resources...he offers to 'protect' her, then becomes determined to wed her...

this is a awsome romance!

OUYr typical romance novel, but a very good one. Keeps you engaged and wondering what is going to happen next! I did enjoy it.

I've read others by Cathy Maxwell so I knew I would probably enjoy this book but I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. Michael wasn't always a great guy but he's worked at changing things. You can admire both of the main characters and really want things to work out for them. Would easily give it a thumbs up!