Recommendations based on The Governess Gameby Tessa Dare

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  1. The Duchess Deal

    by Tessa Dare
    A seamstress and a duke find love and acceptance in an unexpected union.

    An iBooks Best Romance of August Pick! One of Publishers Weekly's Buzz Books of Romance 2017! An Amazon Best Romance of August Pick! 2017 RT Reviewer's Choice Book of the Year Nominee and 2017 RT ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The Wallflower Wager

    by Tessa Dare
    A reclusive lady takes in a menagerie of animals, and a charming rake offers to help her find homes for them. Sparks fly.

    They call him the Duke of Ruin.,To an undaunted wallflower, he's just the beast next door., Wealthy and ruthless, Gabriel Duke clawed his way from the lowliest slums to the pinnacle of high ... (Goodreads)

  3. A Week to Be Wicked

    by Tessa Dare
    A bluestocking and a rake embark on a scandalous journey to Scotland, discovering love and adventure along the way.

    When a devilish lord and a bluestocking set off on the road to ruin... time is not on their side., Minerva Highwood, one of Spindle Cove's confirmed spinsters, needs to be in Scotland. Colin ... (Goodreads)

  4. Wicked and the Wallflower

    by Sarah MacLean
    A wallflower teams up with a notorious rake to win back her family's fortune, but their plan leads to unexpected love.

    When Wicked Comes Calling... When a mysterious stranger finds his way into her bedchamber and offers his help in landing a duke, Lady Felicity Faircloth agrees—on one condition. She's seen enough of ... (Goodreads)

  5. Hello Stranger

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A doctor falls in love with a woman who has lost her memory, but her past threatens to tear them apart.

    New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas delivers a scintillating tale of an unconventional beauty who finds passion with the spy who can’t resist her ,, A woman who defies her time,, Dr. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. The Kiss Quotient

    by Helen Hoang
    A heartwarming romance between a brilliant econometrician with Asperger's and a charming male escort.

    From the author of, The Bride Test, comes a romance novel hailed as one of, The Washington Post,’s 50 Notable Works of Fiction in 2018 and one of Amazon’s Top 100 Books of 2018!,“This is such a fun ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Devil in Winter

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A battle of wits between two strong-willed people who must choose between marriage and pride.

    "I'm Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent. I can't be celibate. Everyone knows that." Desperate to escape her scheming relatives, Evangeline Jenner has sought the help of the most infamous scoundrel in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. A Princess in Theory

    by Alyssa Cole
    Naledi Smith receives an email claiming she's betrothed to an African prince. Romance and royal intrigue ensue.

    From acclaimed author Alyssa Cole comes the tale of a city Cinderella and her Prince Charming in disguise . . . Between grad school and multiple jobs, Naledi Smith doesn’t have time for fairy ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Secrets of a Summer Night

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A romantic comedy of manners, full of misadventures and unexpected love.

    Four young ladies at the side of the ballroom make a pact to help each other find husbands . . . no matter what it takes., Proud and beautiful Annabelle Peyton could have her pick of suitors—if only ... (Goodreads)

  10. The Viscount Who Loved Me

    by Julia Quinn
    A battle of wits and wills between a widow and a viscount, culminating in a passionate love.

    1814 promises to be another eventful season, but not, this author believes, for Anthony Bridgerton, London's most elusive bachelor, who has shown no indication that he plans to marry.,And in truth, ... (Goodreads)

  11. Archangel's Legion

    by Nalini Singh
    Epic fantasy adventure of a band of angels protecting the world from dark forces.

    Nalini Singh, the New York Times bestselling “alpha author of paranormal romance” (Booklist) returns to an immortal world of violent passion and lethal power…on the brink of a deadly archangelic war. ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Highwayman

    by Kerrigan Byrne
    A notorious highwayman and a widow with a dark past fall in love, but their secrets threaten to tear them apart.

    A Library Journal Best Book of 2015 A Library Journal Summer Spotlight Title, They're rebels, scoundrels, and blackguards-dark, dashing men on the wrong side of the law. But for the women who love ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Heart of Obsidian

    by Nalini Singh
    A dangerous, passionate love affair between a Psy-Changeling and a powerful human.

    Step into New York Times bestseller Nalini Singh’s explosive and shockingly passionate Psy-Changeling world . . . , A dangerous, volatile rebel, hands stained blood-red. A woman whose very existence ... (Goodreads)

  14. The Governess Affair

    by Courtney Milan
    A romance between a governess and a duke, as they confront the social conventions of their time.

    She will not give up… Three months ago, governess Serena Barton was let go from her position. Unable to find new work, she’s demanding compensation from the man who got her sacked: a petty, selfish, ... (Goodreads)

  15. And Then He Kissed Her

    by Laura Lee Guhrke
    A young woman falls in love with a notorious rake, exploring the power of love to transform.

    An expert in etiquette, Emma takes her pristine reputation seriously. But the devilish Lord Marlowe is determined to prove that some rules of proper behavior are made to be broken... Supremely ... (Goodreads)

  16. The Duchess War

    by Courtney Milan
    A tale of two lovers struggling to overcome a web of lies and secrets to be together.

    Sometimes love is an accident.,This time, it’s a strategy. Miss Minerva Lane is a quiet, bespectacled wallflower, and she wants to keep it that way. After all, the last time she was the center of ... (Goodreads)

  17. A Kingdom of Dreams

    by Judith McNaught
    A fairy-tale romance between a dashing nobleman and a country girl, set in the Highlands of Scotland.

    Jennifer Merrick is the feisty daughter of a Scottish laird. Royce Westmoreland, the "Black Wolf", is sent by the King of England to wage war against Scotland. When Royce's brother, Stefan ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Silence Fallen

    by Patricia Briggs
    A werewolf's battle against a powerful supernatural enemy, to save the people she loves.

    In the #1, New York Times, bestselling Mercy Thompson novels, the coyote shapeshifter has found her voice in the werewolf pack. But when Mercy's bond with the pack—and her mate—is broken, she'll ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. About That Night

    by Julie James
    A former thief and a prosecutor reunite after a one-night stand, but their pasts threaten their future together.

    He's Playing Games Though Rylann Pierce tried to fight the sparks she felt for billionaire heir Kyle Rhodes the night they met, their sizzling chemistry was undeniable. But after being stood up on ... (Goodreads)

  20. Love Irresistibly

    by Julie James
    A successful businesswoman and a charming FBI agent navigate their attraction while working together on a high-profile case.

    HE’S USED TO GETTING WHAT HE WANTS… A former football star and one of Chicago’s top prosecutors, Assistant U.S. Attorney Cade Morgan will do anything to nail a corrupt state senator, which means he ... (Goodreads)

  21. No Good Duke Goes Unpunished

    by Sarah MacLean
    A scandalous duke is accused of murdering his fiancée, but a woman with a secret past may be the key to his redemption.

    The novel opens in London in 1831. The hero, William Harrow, the Marquess of Chapin, is better known as Temple, a partner in a popular casino known as The Fallen Angel. Temple was exiled from his ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Duke of Midnight

    by Elizabeth Hoyt
    A notorious Duke with a dark past falls for a woman who is determined to uncover his secrets.

    WHEN A MASKED MAN . . . Twenty years ago Maximus Batten witnessed the brutal murders of his parents. Now the autocratic Duke of Wakefield, he spends his days ruling Parliament. But by night, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Howl’s Moving Castle

    by Diana Wynne Jones
    A young woman embarks on an adventure to break a curse and reclaim her identity in a magical world.

    18-year-old Sophie Hatter is the eldest of three sisters living in Market Chipping, a town in the magical kingdom of Ingary, where fairytale tropes are accepted ways of life, including that the ... (Wikipedia)

  24. The Perfect Rake

    by Anne Gracie
    A charming rake falls for a headstrong woman who is determined to never marry. Can he convince her to change her mind?

    She ran from a brute... Fleeing violent tyranny, Prudence Merridew escapes with her beautiful younger sisters to London. One of them must marry—and fast. To act as her sisters' chaperone, Prudence ... (Goodreads)

  25. This Song Will Save Your Life

    by Leila Sales
    A teenage girl discovers her passion for music and finds a place to belong.

    Making friends has never been Elise Dembowski’s strong suit. All throughout her life, she’s been the butt of every joke and the outsider in every conversation. When a final attempt at popularity ... (Goodreads)

  26. Thief of Shadows

    by Elizabeth Hoyt
    A masked vigilante and a widowed lady fall in love while fighting against the crimes of St. Giles.

    A MASKED MAN... Winter Makepeace lives a double life. By day he's the stoic headmaster of a home for foundling children. But the night brings out a darker side of Winter. As the moon rises, so does ... (Goodreads)

  27. Manners & Mutiny

    by Gail Carriger
    A young girl's journey to a prestigious finishing school, where she must navigate the politics of the upper-class.

    If one must flirt...flirt with danger., Lessons in the art of espionage aboard Mademoiselle Geraldine's floating dirigible have become tedious without Sophronia's sweet sootie Soap nearby. She would ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. One Good Earl Deserves a Lover

    by Sarah MacLean
    A fiercely independent woman and a daring earl must overcome the odds to find true love.

    The second in the incredible new Rules of Scoundrels series from, New York Times, bestselling author Sarah MacLean. Lady Philippa Marbury is odd. The bespectacled, brilliant fourth daughter of the ... (Goodreads)

  29. Never Seduce a Scot

    by Maya Banks
    A passionate romance between two Scottish warriors, struggling against their family and social expectations.

    Eveline Armstrong is fiercely loved and protected by her powerful clan, but outsiders consider her “touched.” Beautiful, fey, with a level, intent gaze, she doesn’t speak. No one, not even her ... (Goodreads)

  30. Diamond Fire

    by Ilona Andrews
    A novella in the Hidden Legacy series, where Catalina Baylor investigates a jewelry heist and uncovers a dangerous conspiracy.

    Nevada Frida Baylor and Connor Ander Rogan cordially invite you to join their wedding celebration. Summoning, weather manipulation, and other magical activities strictly forbidden. Catalina Baylor is ... (Barnes & Noble)