BOOK REVIEW- A Family of her Own by Rose Pearson *

   

What do you do when everyone around you has what you want but can’t have? Love and a family. You are the outsider.

For Sophie Lefebvre, the answer was simple - accept the position as governess to the pompous Earl of Wycliff’s sister, Gertrude. Rude, arrogant and absorbed with his wealth, his presence is a hard task to endure, but far better than the pain of watching others have what she cannot.
Claveston St. John, Earl of Wycliff, was smitten the moment he laid eyes on Lady Tate’s companion at the wedding of his good friend, William Pierce. When in jest he offered her a job as his sister’s governess, he never imagined she would accept. However, now that she has, he is determined to win her. However, that is easier said the done. How can he win a woman who cares nothing for his trappings? What else does he have to entice her to consider him a match?
When Sophie’s employment and freedom are threatened, Claveston knows that he is the only one who can help her. Is there any hope for these opposites attracting or are their differences too great?

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3 STARS 

 When I read the opening pages of this book (The Prologue) I almost groaned out load because of all the people mentioned.  But then it calmed down as far as the number of people to try to sort out.  

Turns out this story is a charming, clean story with pretty good main characters. It also felt like it needed a bit more drama though. 

As much as his sister Gertrude, Claveston also needed to grow up in a couple of areas. Of course, both had practically raised themselves with the help of at least one servant.  They grew up with things but the most important that they wanted was lacking.  So they often acted entitled.  It was a good thing that they also had good hearts that just needed to be demonstrated more often.  And as time goes on you get to see how they grow and end up getting the love that they were looking for.

It has a good ending but I just wish I had liked it more.

 

 "I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”