I won't give any spoilers, but there is also just enough suspense that I never once felt like I was sure what would happen next (except, of course, the HEA. Tessa Dare has exceeded all expectations with the delightful, intelligent characters of Chase, Alexandra, Rosamond and Daisy (as well as Chase's brother and Alex's friends and the exceedingly unhealthy Millicent.) The plot draws brilliantly on each of their special personalities to weave an only slightly fanciful plot that nevertheless captivated and enthralled me form the moment I started reading. Everything about this wonderful novel is exciting and funny and sweet and intelligent and a ripping good story. This is the loveliest romp I've read in some time. Soon the walls around Chase’s heart are crumbling.and he’s in danger of falling, hard. But Alexandra is more than he bargained for: clever, perceptive, passionate. When a stubborn little governess tries to reform him, he decides to give her an education - in pleasure. Like any self-respecting libertine, Chase lives by one rule: no attachments.

Somehow, Alexandra must reach his heart.without risking her own. The ladies of London have tried - and failed - to make him settle down. Try telling that to their guardian, Chase Reynaud: duke’s heir in the streets and devil in the sheets. However, the girls don’t need discipline. I hate having to wait for the 3rd book.He’s been a bad, bad rake - and it takes a governess to teach him a lessonĪfter her livelihood slips through her fingers, Alexandra Mountbatten takes on an impossible post: transforming a pair of wild orphans into proper young ladies. Mary Jane Wells just makes everything better, when it was already really, really good. Both Alexandra and Chase have their own charm and are thoroughly likeable. The love story is satisfying and hits no jarring notes, such as drawn out confessions or misunderstandings. From the doll with an unfortunate tendency to die from horrendous diseases,( and hilarious eulogies to match), to inventive sandwich recipes, there is a lot of background entertainment in this story that makes it a memorable experience.

The cast of characters have the enchanting quirks that I've grown to depend on in a Tessa Dare novel. He is also the reluctant guardian of a couple of little girls who would have been comfortable in the Addams Family. Chase is her mysterious Book Store Rake and a potential client for her time-keeping business. She sets the time on the clocks of the wealthy, and stargazes in her spare time, hoping to find a new comet. The Governess Game is the second book in the Girl Meets Duke series, and we see quite a bit of the original cast from Book 1. Excellent narration enhances wonderful story.

Tessa dare the governess game