The Reluctant Governess
The Hartwell Hearts Series, Book 1
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Chantelle Nay
A quiet manor.
Two children in need of guidance.
A governess who never intended to stay.
When Miss Clara Ashby arrives at Hartwell House to take a position as governess, she expects a practical arrangement and nothing more. Her task is simple: educate two young girls, maintain order in the schoolroom, and remain professionally distant from the household she serves.
But Hartwell House is not as quiet as it first appears.
The children carry the quiet weight of loss.
The once-beautiful garden has been left to grow wild.
And the reserved master of the estate keeps the world at a careful distance.
As Clara settles into life at Hartwell, patience and kindness begin to restore more than lessons and routines. Slowly, the house itself seems to change. Trust grows where none existed before, and the future begins to look different than anyone expected.
Yet some wounds take time to heal, and some hearts are slow to open.
Set in the English countryside, The Reluctant Governess is a gentle Regency romance about second chances, quiet courage, and the unexpected places where love can grow.
Perfect for listeners who enjoy:
Clean historical romance
Governess love stories
Slow-burn emotional romance
Charming English countryside settings