To Love a Governess Series by Jane Charles

When Miss Althea Claywell overhears her uncle’s decision to marry her to his sixty-year-old friend, she runs away. Her escape lands her in a small village where she encounters Lord Preston Ambrose, Viscount Melcombe, who is also in need of a governess for his five nieces. Althea accepts the position with little reservation. Her uncle would never think to look for her at Ambrose Hall... moreWhen Miss Althea Claywell overhears her uncle’s decision to marry her to his sixty-year-old friend, she runs away. Her escape lands her in a small village where she encounters Lord Preston Ambrose, Viscount Melcombe, who is also in need of a governess for his five nieces. Althea accepts the position with little reservation. Her uncle would never think to look for her at Ambrose Hall.Preston had wanted Miss Claywell from the first moment he spied her in London, but only managed to secure two dances before he had to return home. When he stumbles across Miss Claywell in the village, he offers her the only position that she’s likely to accept. What he really wants is to have her in his bed.Will desire rule, or will they manage to find love before Althea is found? less

Elizabeth Claywell ran away from her uncle when he arranged a marriage with his sixty-year-old friend. She soon finds herself in the position of governess for Lord Jared Fairfield, who inherited five little girls along with the title. Of all gentlemen she met in London, Lord Fairfield is the only one she has ever desired. Jared has wanted Elizabeth since he first saw her in London two years ago, but only managed to secure two dances... moreElizabeth Claywell ran away from her uncle when he arranged a marriage with his sixty-year-old friend. She soon finds herself in the position of governess for Lord Jared Fairfield, who inherited five little girls along with the title. Of all gentlemen she met in London, Lord Fairfield is the only one she has ever desired. Jared has wanted Elizabeth since he first saw her in London two years ago, but only managed to secure two dances. When he stumbled across her on the street he offered the position of governess to get her into his home. Now he intends to get her into his bed. less

Katrina Clark had two goals. To secure a position as a governess and discover the secrets of what happened between a man and woman before settling into spinsterhood. Lord Timothy Strotham wanted nothing more than to purchase the contents of the Clark’s Book Shop and Lending Library and be on his way. He did not count on getting the deceased owner’s daughter as part of the bargain. Handfasted to preserve her reputation, they set out for a three day journey... moreKatrina Clark had two goals. To secure a position as a governess and discover the secrets of what happened between a man and woman before settling into spinsterhood. Lord Timothy Strotham wanted nothing more than to purchase the contents of the Clark’s Book Shop and Lending Library and be on his way. He did not count on getting the deceased owner’s daughter as part of the bargain. Handfasted to preserve her reputation, they set out for a three day journey. Will Katrina learn all the secrets before she arrives at her destination or will Timothy be able to deny his own desires and leave Katrina as pure and innocent as he found her? This is a Novella of approximately 27,500 words less

When Miss Audrey Rutledge meets Lord Alec Winters in an Edinburgh employment agency her world is turned upside down. She fought her growing attraction to him last Season, but can she reside in the same town unaffected, especially since he plans to search for a bride in London? Alec thought he lost Miss Rutledge. First, to her betrothal to a man of her father’s choosing, and second, when she disappeared when that engagement was broken with news of her father’s bankruptcy... moreWhen Miss Audrey Rutledge meets Lord Alec Winters in an Edinburgh employment agency her world is turned upside down. She fought her growing attraction to him last Season, but can she reside in the same town unaffected, especially since he plans to search for a bride in London? Alec thought he lost Miss Rutledge. First, to her betrothal to a man of her father’s choosing, and second, when she disappeared when that engagement was broken with news of her father’s bankruptcy. Will he now have the chance to love the woman who captured his heart last Season? This is a short story of approximately 14,500 words less