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Governess to the Sheikh (The Governess Tales Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Laura Martin (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 65 ratings
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In this historical romance, a young woman embarks on a journey of discovery and desire when she accepts a job in the home of a handsome sheikh.

Rachel Talbot has always dreamed of venturing to faraway lands. So when she’s offered a job as governess to the Sheikh of Huria’s children, it seems as if her dreams are finally coming true. But she is about to encounter a reality unlike anything she could have imagined . . .

After arriving in Huria, Rachel discovers how infuriating Sheikh Malik can be! Yes, he’s the most handsome man she’s has ever seen, but he’s also autocratic and aloof. Until, that is, a night under the starry desert sky leads to a passionate kiss . . . And suddenly a whole new world of possibilities opens up to this intrepid governess!
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    The Governess Tales
  2. Print length
    369 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publisher
    Harlequin Historical
  6. Publication date
    October 1, 2016
  7. File size
    1040 KB
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About the Author

Laura Martin writes historical romances with an adventurous undercurrent. When not writing she spends her time working as a doctor in Cambridgeshire, where she lives with her husband. In her spare moments Laura loves to lose herself in a book, and has been known to read from cover to cover in a single day when the story is particularly gripping. She also loves to travel―especially to visit historical sites and far-flung shores.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01CCHS48S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harlequin Historical; Original ed. edition (October 1, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1040 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 369 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 65 ratings

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Laura Martin writes historical mystery and romance set predominantly in the Georgian era. She has written more than twenty historical romances, her books have been translated into ten different languages and are sold worldwide.

When not writing Laura spends her time working as a doctor in Cambridgeshire where she lives with her husband and two young sons. She has a love of history and travel and draws on the places she visits for inspiration in her writing.

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3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
65 global ratings

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A. Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars The King and I with romance.
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2016
I'm loving this series. Book 1 was as awesome as Book 2. Rachel and Malik are a great couple. To see Malik realize what love it was heart-lifting. A feel-good story.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Irishlady
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2016
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This was a good story. I liked the way their love developed throughout the story. A desert Cinderella story. Enjoy
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May Angelou
3.0 out of 5 stars Fantasy in the Lives of Children
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2018
Here we have a woman who longs to leave England to see more of the world. It would be great if she actually went on a tour of the planet instead of settling into one small corner of it. But Rachel merely chafes at the confines of her school; she’s not necessarily looking forward to being a globetrotter.

So the novel has her settling down in the country of Huria, governess to three neglected children of an absent father who believes his children don’t need fantasy, playtime or fun. But Rachel is one determined lady and we find out what happens when an immovable object comes into contact with an unstoppable force.

The sheikh isn’t really a monster and Rachel isn’t a dragon. Rather, she’s a charmer with kindness, happiness and an undeniable joie de vivre pouring out of her with every sunny smile. She has a loving heart and Sheikh Malik and his children can’t help but open up to her. I found myself enjoying Rachel, too. She proved to be a lively, warm-hearted, winning woman with intelligence and sure knowledge of how to handle children and the grown man who’s supposed to be sending love and affection their way.

The attraction between them is palpable from the start. But they both do their best to put it aside, knowing that there are more important matters requiring their attention. When the UST becomes too strong for them to ignore and a moment of recklessness leads to unbridled sex, the two have to come to some hard decisions.

I actually found myself rooting for them both, in a way I rarely do when characters let their naughty parts do the talking. This is actually a terrific love story, one that works on many levels. Sit back and enjoy it with a fine cup of tea—or a glass of lemonade and mint.
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Helena
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2017
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Good book.
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Leila Harvey
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2017
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I enjoyed the book but the other series of the Governess tales were more intersting
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susan hill
1.0 out of 5 stars Boring boring boring.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2016
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One of the worse books I have ever read and I have read quite a few. The heroine was Rachel and the writing was terrible. It was Rachel this and Rachel that. I counted on one page seven Rachels. Rachel did this and Rachel said that and Rachel was laughing. Absolutely repetitious couldn't finish it was bored to tears.
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rmaryr
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2016
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good
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