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Today, we welcome back Rachel's Random Resources (*waves*) and Harlequin Books / Mills & Boon as we feature the latest Historical Romance from author Catherine Tinley! I've read several of her previous releases and have yet to be disappointed; the same holds true for this one. Random note, this is the second story I've read recently that has taken place in or around Scotland. A new trend for me? Eh, the jury is out on THAT matter...not a fan of the kilts, nor my favorite accent (*giggle*)...but I will say that I agree with Ms. Gray from the agency, they definitely know how to raise their men! Ladies and gents, today's blog tour guest and ebook of choice...
A Laird for the Governess
by
Catherine Tinley
Mills & Boon | Harlequin Books
About the book...
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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This was a story that could have taken a wrong turn very easily as the author made our fair leading lady a bit more fair than usual, which is where most of her struggles stemmed from. However, the humbleness she built into her character, the integrity she had, the awareness of this personal trait and yet desire to not be known by that in the slightest, all went MILES in making me like her all the more for her heart, her determination, her ability to understand others, and her willingness to get her hands dirty (so to speak). THAT'S what made Lydia truly remarkable, and in the end, all of those attributes and more are what reawaken the dormant and distrusting heart of our Scottish laird. Speaking of him...
Alasdair was what I'd call an acquired taste. When we first met, I wanted to throttle him. Seriously, I wanted to shrink his highland best in the sun, and leave it as the only possible option for him to wear simply to annoy him. For someone that prided themselves on being benevolent, and caring for those in his care, he sure had an ICE BLOCK on his shoulder in regards to our Sassenach. Given his history, we get it...eventually...but SHE didn't know anything about all that and to hold it against her simply because of her background, her heritage? Yeah, definitely not on the upside of things. Time, and circumstances start to bring him around to a new way of thinking, but what really helps turn the tide is her actions, her growth, and...his daughter!
Although a Historical Romance it may be, that doesn't mean love doesn't flourish in other relationships as well...from his darling, high spirited daughter (LOVED HER!) to the other souls in his care among the younger generation. There is an ingrained spirit of everyone belonging, everyone having a place and receiving the respect they deserve. It was wonderful to witness...even when Lydia was on the outside looking in...and heartwarming when the circle expanded to eventually include her.
All in all, it's a story you won't want to miss from an author who knows how to wield her craft. Historical Romance fans, take note!
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About the author...
Catherine Tinley is an award winning author of historical romance. She writes witty, heartwarming Regency love stories for Harlequin Mills & Boon. Her first book, Waltzing with the Earl, won the Rita Award for Best Historical Romance 2018, while Rags-to-Riches Wife won the RoNA Award for Best Historical Romance 2021 as well as the 2021 HOLT Medallion for Best Historical Romance.
She has loved reading and writing since childhood, and has a particular fondness for love, romance, and happy endings. After a career encompassing speech & language therapy, Sure Start, maternity campaigning and being President of a charity, she now manages a maternity hospital. She lives in Ireland with her husband, children, cats, and dog and can be reached at catherinetinley.com, on facebook, twitter, and instagram.
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YOUR CHANCE TO WIN...
1 of 2 signed copies of A Laird for the Governess
(1 x UK/Ireland Winner, 1 INT Winner)
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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
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