ARC Review: A Laird for the Governess (Lairds of the Isles #1) by Catherine Tinley
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Series: Lairds of the Isles #1
Author: Catherine Tinley
Published February 16th 2022 by Mills & Boon Historical
Goodreads Synopsis
A penniless governess
And the dour Laird of Ardmore
Lydia Farnham must travel to a remote Scottish island to work for widower Alasdair MacDonald, who doesn’t trust her or her unconventional teaching methods! Yet as his daughter flourishes, so, too, does the intense connection between Lydia and Alasdair. Only she should know better than to fall for the handsome laird when it could leave her without a job, or a home…
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I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher, via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.
As a governess, Lydia Farnham knows that she relies heavily on the goodwill of her employers, and as a young lady, she risks her reputation regularly. Having to leave her latest position due to the unwanted attentions of her charge's uncle, she begs for another position, and jumps at travelling to a remote Scottish island, hoping for a change. Her young charge, Mairead, has had a disjointed childhood, and an illness left her close to death at the age of two, and she's never walked again. Lydia knows she needs to use 'unorthodox' methods to get Mairead on side, but soon the two have a connection that is difficult to shake. So when sparks begin to fly between Lydia and the dour Laird, Alasdair, can she continue without losing her heart?
I was so happy to be approved for this book, especially after talking to a blogger friend of mine about how cute it was. So I immediately dove in, and could not put it down until I finish. My god, this book was fantastic. I adored all of the characters, from Lydia, to Alasdair, to little Mairead, and even Eilidh (both the cousin and the maid). I was also blown about by the plot line. Lydia needed a good position as governess, having fallen into poverty at the deaths of her parents, and this was her final chance. Alasdair was extremely unwelcoming at first, partially because of his feelings for Lydia, but also because his late wife hated living in such a remote place, and he expected Lydia would be the same. And then there's little Mairead, who had struggled so much, but with Lydia found someone she trusted, and who helped her to become strong again, and walk and learn, and the be the little girl she should always have been. Maybe she had been coddled a little too much, but the whole island needed Lydia to help them, and she definitely did that! I'm really happy this is going to be part of a series, because I need more of this family in my life!
Dates Read:
February 6, 2022
Rating
4 Stars
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