The Governess Bureau Series by Emily E.K. Murdoch

When a governess of great talents is required, there is only one place the nobility of England go: The Governess Bureau. And one of the most trusted? Miss Anne Gilbert. She’s known for keeping her employer’s secrets, and when she is selected by the Earl of Clarcton, that is precisely why.Because the Earl, Timothy Lexington, has secrets. Secrets he has worked hard to keep from the world for the last two years... moreWhen a governess of great talents is required, there is only one place the nobility of England go: The Governess Bureau. And one of the most trusted? Miss Anne Gilbert. She’s known for keeping her employer’s secrets, and when she is selected by the Earl of Clarcton, that is precisely why.Because the Earl, Timothy Lexington, has secrets. Secrets he has worked hard to keep from the world for the last two years. While scandal waits in the wings, Clarcton Castle has entire wings that are shut off and the Countess is nowhere to be found.Anne may be discrete, but that doesn’t mean she’s not curious. When Timothy makes a scandalous request of her—pretend to be his countess at the Christmas Ball to prevent rumors of her disappearance from spreading—he doesn’t tell her why. He doesn’t tell her she has a strange and unexplainable resemblance to his wife.Anne is faced not only with half-lies and stony-faced servants…but a growing passion for the man she knows is lying to her. When an Earl won’t tell the truth about his own wife, a governess has only one course of action: accept the lies demurely. What a shame Anne isn’t going to stop seeking the truth. As the Christmas Ball grows closer, will Anne learn to trust a man she knows is trying to deceive her? Is it possible that the truth, once found, will bring them closer together—or break the connection forever? This full length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series that can be read in any order. less

When a governess of many languages is required, there is only one place the nobility of England go: the Governess Bureau. Of course, Miss Elizabeth Fletcher doesn’t broadcast that information – nor that she is an expert in the care of twins. Constantly under-estimated and treated like the children she’s responsible for, all she wants is a duke assignment and the respect of her peers.Stuart Morton, Lord Galcrest, is having none of it... moreWhen a governess of many languages is required, there is only one place the nobility of England go: the Governess Bureau. Of course, Miss Elizabeth Fletcher doesn’t broadcast that information – nor that she is an expert in the care of twins. Constantly under-estimated and treated like the children she’s responsible for, all she wants is a duke assignment and the respect of her peers.Stuart Morton, Lord Galcrest, is having none of it. Giving her the nickname ‘the mouse’ when he hires her as a joke for his friends, he’s never taken life seriously and doesn’t want to start now. But when they arrive, bickering, at the home of the duc d’Allaire, everything changes. There’s a mysterious rift between their hosts, and both Elizabeth and Stuart are plunged into situations neither can control.What they don’t know, of course, is that Elizabeth speaks many languages. Assuming she cannot understand, secrets are spoken before her which start to hint at something scandalous…Unable to untangle why her mistress loathes her, and forced to entertain her master’s guests, Elizabeth grows increasingly furious with the man who brought her here. Such a shame he’s so handsome, and stealing kisses from her when she should be attempting to keep a pair of prankster twins under control.As scandal suddenly rocks the d’Allaire family, Elizabeth is forced to choose: help rescue the reputation of her master, or leave Stuart to fix the mess he’s inadvertently created. The house party is about to begin… less

A governess can never show fear… Miss Evangeline Jones never wanted to be a governess. As a favor to her friend, Miss Vivienne Clarke, she’s trying to balance teaching two boys, and not falling in love with their father, with the ghost that is haunting her.Not the easiest thing for a woman who has never stood up for herself... moreA governess can never show fear… Miss Evangeline Jones never wanted to be a governess. As a favor to her friend, Miss Vivienne Clarke, she’s trying to balance teaching two boys, and not falling in love with their father, with the ghost that is haunting her.Not the easiest thing for a woman who has never stood up for herself. But a governess can never show fear, even when the ghost is staring at her in the schoolroom… This novella is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series that can be read in any order.*Previously published in the Upon a Midnight Dreary anthology less

When a governess of prodigious skill is required, there is only one place the nobility of England go: the Governess Bureau. Miss Helena Patrick is not a governess. At least, not really. The famed and celebrated actress is a little down on her luck, and grasps the chance to masquerade as a governess until better luck comes around... moreWhen a governess of prodigious skill is required, there is only one place the nobility of England go: the Governess Bureau. Miss Helena Patrick is not a governess. At least, not really. The famed and celebrated actress is a little down on her luck, and grasps the chance to masquerade as a governess until better luck comes around. Worse luck for her, she’s stuck out in the country with a master who is afraid to leave his house with a wife who died but no one will speak of, his sister who mysteriously disappears whenever anyone wants her, and a brother who…A brother who absolutely should not be kissing her. Especially as he’s a duke.Oscar Fernsby, Duke of Kilerth, only planned to visit his brother for a few weeks. Prove the man was fine, then return to London to continue his anonymous bare knuckle boxing fights. Until a woman he thinks he recognizes but cannot place turns up at his brother’s house, blackmails him into silence, and distracts him with her beauty and strange skills.Because this Helena, the governess, is strange. More at home with a sword in her hand than chalk, Oscar knows that something isn’t quite right. The only way to discover her secrets is to get close to her. What a shame.Everyone at the Old Abbey has secrets, but it will take a governess of prodigious skill to discover them all—and keep her own a secret…This full length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series that can be read in any order. less

When a governess has unusual experience, there is only one place she belongs: the Governess Bureau. That’s the trouble when you wake up with no memories from the last ten years: what do you do? For Miss Rachel Herriot, she has only one option – to be sent to a quiet manor house with one charge, Violet, to care for. A little governessing and recuperation, that’s all she needs.Unfortunately, that’s not what she’ll get... moreWhen a governess has unusual experience, there is only one place she belongs: the Governess Bureau. That’s the trouble when you wake up with no memories from the last ten years: what do you do? For Miss Rachel Herriot, she has only one option – to be sent to a quiet manor house with one charge, Violet, to care for. A little governessing and recuperation, that’s all she needs.Unfortunately, that’s not what she’ll get. Waiting for her at Quintrell Hall is not the idyllic quiet country life she was promised, but a gentleman called Timothy Astor. Mysterious, frequently absent from his home, and kissing her passionately in corridors with no introduction, Mr. Astor is not what Rachel expected.And that’s the trouble with losing one’s memory, isn’t it? As Timothy watches the woman he knew and loved attempt to recognize him, there’s nothing for him but to quietly pretend their clandestine love affair – and their completely illegal adventures in France never happened.But the past is looming and about to collide with the future. As preparations for Miss Violet Quintrell’s entrance into Society are threatened by Timothy’s refusal to reveal Rachel’s own past, there’ll be more than one unusual experience for this governess…This full length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series that can be read in any order. less

The Governess Bureau is about to close – but Miss Vivienne Clarke has one chance to redeem it, and herself. Scandal. Intrigue. Love matches. The Governess Bureau was never supposed to be full of these things, but over the last few years, no fewer than five matches have been made.It’s something the proprietress, Miss Vivienne Clarke, simply cannot allow to continue... moreThe Governess Bureau is about to close – but Miss Vivienne Clarke has one chance to redeem it, and herself. Scandal. Intrigue. Love matches. The Governess Bureau was never supposed to be full of these things, but over the last few years, no fewer than five matches have been made.It’s something the proprietress, Miss Vivienne Clarke, simply cannot allow to continue.With only one client remaining for the previously esteemed Governess Bureau now it has been called into disrepute, Vivienne has no choice but to take on the assignment herself; Caring for the daughter of Edwin, Viscount Bysshe.It would be so much easier if she had not turned down his offer of marriage fifteen years ago.Edwin wouldn’t consider himself a man who carries a grudge, he just wants to prove to the world that Miss Clarke is incompetent and her whole Bureau idea is a scam. After all, she chose it over him all those years ago. Besides, he has secrets to hide about his daughter, and her mysterious origins.All Vivienne wants to do is salvage her reputation, restore her business, and return to London with her heart intact.She’s a governess of wise years, but is that enough to save herself from even more heartbreak?This full length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series that can be read in any order. less