Predictable story, a rainy day read. ok book.

Hazel B. (
rubies) wrote on 6/26/2008...
Another good one from Christina Dodd. I couldn't put it down.
When Miss Samantha Prendregast arrives at Devil's Fell to take charge of six rebellious girls, the vibrant, outspoken governess is not quite prepared to deal with the tall, dark, and dashing master of the grand estate. The children she can manage with intelligence, guile, and a little bribery. Their widowed father, Colonel William Gregory, is not so easily charmed---and far too easy to fall in love with, which she dare not do.
William always cherished the orderliness of his life, until this captivating troublemaker began flouting his authority, and distracting him with her witty defiance and breathtaking beauty. Despite the fact that they clash at every meeting, William finds himself inexplicably drawn to Samantha's fire. And now he's even contemplating marriage, which would be sweet madness indeed.
But before he can successfully woo her, William must discover what it is taht Samantha is hiding from him. But the secret the lady is preciously guarding is far too shocking and dangerous to ever reveal.....

Denise A. (
izzybru) wrote on 9/24/2007...
If you like Christina Dodd, then you will like this book. The heroine knows how to put everyone in their place, and does it with love and witt.

Jamie V. (
jamiev) wrote on 3/17/2007...
Fun read.

Christy E. (
ceberle) wrote on 1/11/2007...
Entertaining read.

Kathy R. (
granny05) wrote on 12/5/2006...
I enjoyed reading this book, it was very funny and witty.
Back Cover:
When Miss Samantha Prendregast arrives at Devil's Fell to take charge of six rebellious girls, the vibrant, outspoken governess is not quite prepared to deal with the tall, dark and dashing master of the grand estate. The children she can manage with intelligence, guile...and a little bribery. Their widowed father, Colonel William Gregory, is not so easily charmed-and far too easy to fall in love with, which she dares not do.
William always cherished the orderliness of his life, until this captivating troublemaker began flouting his authority and distracting him with her witty defiance and breathtaking beauty. Despite the fact that they clash at every meeting. William finds himself inexplicably drawn to Samantha's fire. And now he's even contemplating marriage, which would be sweet madness indeed.
But before he can successfully woo her,William must discover what it is that Samantha is hiding from him. But the secret the lady is preciously guarding is far too shocking and dangerous to ever reveal...

Michele R. (
BuckysMom) wrote on 11/11/2006...
This was definately one of my favorite Christina Dodd books!
When Miss Samantha Prendregast arrives at Devil's Fell to take charge of six rebellious girls, the vibrant, outspoken governess is not quite prepared to deal with the tall, dark and dashing master of the grand estate. The children she can manage with intelligence, guile....and a little bribery. Their widowed father, Colonel William Gregory, is not so easily charmed - and far too easy to fall in love with, which she dares not do.
William always cherished the orderliness of his life, until this captivating troublemaker began flouting his authority and distracting him with her witty defiance and breathtaking beauty. Despite the fact that they clash at every meeting, William finds himself inexplicably drawn to Samantha's fire. And now he's even contemplating marriage, which would be sweet madness indeed.
But before he can successfully woo her, William must discover what it is that Samantha is hiding from him. But the secret the lady is preciously guarding is far too shocking and dangerous to ever reveal....