Miss Serena Barton wanted nothing more than a small farm where she could grow lavender. She had toiled for years to achieve this dream when one day everything changed. Her exploitation at the hands of a duke left her without a job and a marred reputation. Determined to get justice and make the duke pay, Serena will not stop even if she has to bring to heel the "Wolf of Clermont" who is also the most feared man in London!
Hugo has earned the nickname of the "Wolf of Clermont" because of his ruthless ways of getting rid of all problems for the Duke of Clermont. Determined to achieve his dream which is the main reason why he works for the Duke, he will not stop even if the problem this time is the very alluring Miss Serena Barton!
Courtney Milan has made it to my list of favorite authors with her book, The Governess Affair. Beautifully pictured on the cover with a very intriguing blurb, I just loved her book. :)
A prequel to her The Brothers Sinister Series, I loved just about everything in the book. The plot is well conceived and admirably executed with no loopholes. The story is well paced and it manages to keep the reader glued to the book until the very end. I just had to finish this book in one sitting, so engrossed was I in the story!
The writing style is simple, elegant and the sentences well phrased to suit the era of the story. The settings are believable and I was able to picture every scene and event in the book like it was happening right in front of my own eyes. Courtney takes the readers on a ride to the Regency era England with wealthy and pompous Dukes, Marriages based on the dowry brought by the brides and a stringent social structure with no regard to the feelings and self esteem of the lower social strata people.
I admired and respected Serena for her perseverance and strength of endurance to all the difficulties she faced on the path to justice. In a time when women were considered fit just for dressing and looking beautiful, Serena is independent, opinionated and strong.
“I will not be browbeaten, however nicely you do it. I am done with things happening to me. From here on out, I am going to happen to things.”
Hugo is an enigma and a man damaged by his unhappy childhood. He is sometimes kind, considerate and seemingly "safe" while the next moment he is the "Wolf of Clermont", ruthless and with no conscience. The romance between Serena and Hugo is both touching as well as sensuous. It is a romance that leaves you with a ear-to-ear smile on your face and a soaring heart. The character contrast between Serena and her sister is also very expertly portrayed and a message sent to the readers. Same is the case with Hugo's traumatic past. A strong message is sent across by the author at the end which made this book more than just a good story. It came into the category of books that entertain as well as enlighten the reader.
Thoroughly enjoyable and a great start to a critically acclaimed series, I just cant wait to get my hands on the next books in the series. A full 5 on 5 to The Governess Affair and a strong recommendation that you go read this book.
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THE GOVERNESS AFFAIR by Courtney Milan (A Brothers Sinister Prequel Novella)
Setting: London, October 1835THE GOVERNESS AFFAIR: Miss Serena Barton intends to hold the petty, selfish duke who had her sacked responsible for his crimes. But the man who handles all the duke's dirty business, Hugo Marshall aka the Wolf of Clermont, has been ordered to get rid of her by fair means or foul. To bring this wolf to heel she'll have to prove more than his match...Oh my goodness, I completely adored this short but absolutely beautiful love story. The characters, the content, and pretty much everything about it called to me on all levels. Serena and Hugo were both so strong and brave, but also a little bit broken. Their guilt, regret, and shame just about tore my heart in two and at one point even made me cry. The dialogue was smart and snappy, and their connection and desire for one another was undeniable. Honestly, just watching these two fall in love was an utter joy to behold.Please note however that this is not always an easy read and does contain some heavy subject matter. POSSIBLE SPOILER: There are underlying themes of child abuse and rape, both of which set up the plot and motivations for our hero and heroine. In the end though not only were Serena and Hugo well fleshed (especially for being a novella) but their romance was emotionally engaging and utterly lovely too. Overall I'm so pleased I decided to read this story, highly recommend it, and just hope you love it as much as I did =)Pages & Kindle Locations: The story itself contained 134 pages and ended at 88% and location 1489 on my kindle device.
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