Another one down on my quest to read the first 100 numbered Harlequin Presents. This one is numbered 85.

I read this one back in the day and remembered it in a general way. It gets four stars for a well rounded story of a girl who is working as a housekeeper for a rich man. She dresses and acts older in order to get the job and hero finds to his bewilderment that he is falling in love with the unappealing looking heroine. At least we know that he loves her for her mind and personality. I could totally see this as a rom com movie. ( )

Anthea's father remarries, and Anthea realizes she needs to leave home. Unfortunately, it is too early for university to start. She needs to look for a job. One opens as a housekeeper because a friend has taken ill and cannot go to the job when scheduled. Anthea takes the job so it will be opened for her friend. She has to disguise herself as older. She does and does a good job. When happens when her employer discovers her deception?

I enjoyed this book. It is as relevant today as when it was written in 1975. I chuckled as Anthea and her employer, Mark, poke at each other. He knows something is not right but cannot figure it out. Anthea pulls no punches with him. I chuckled as I read those scenes. They were fun. When the truth comes out, he's upset but knows she's right about her ability to do the job. Eventually, Anthea realizes she's fallen in love, and she has to hide it. I liked how she lets him know of her love.

This was a good read. I have always liked Rachel Lindsay's writing. ( )