Frances Goodson is down on her luck and scandal at home means that this is a last chance situation; heads for a remote scottish castle and finds that the person she's hired to teach isn't a child but an adult. One who has gone to ETON and still has his accent (HA, protective colouration is a real thing kids and many adults do) and he needs to learn how to pass in London to marry the girl promised to him.
It was a fun read and the chemistry between the two leads was quite hot, but really, she needed more than he gave. ( )

Follow-your-heart-or-your-head historical romance with a hardy Scotsman and a fallen English rose, both scarred and grieving. More lighthearted than it sounds, with enough drama and sexiness to keep even the most seasoned reader entertained. I love this author's works and she still delivers a good story every single time. Keep them coming. Net Galley Feedback ( )

The Highlander and the Governess is the first book in Michelle Willingham's new and exciting "Untamed Highlanders series", and what a series it promises to be, WOW, simply WOW.
Frances Goodson is the daughter of a baron and ruined. Lachlan MacKinloch, Laird Locharr, whose clan was left desilute by his deceased father. Set in Scotland and England.
Fast paced, intriguing, adventurous and unpredictable. Well written and well crafted. I absolutely loved this story. The characters will grab your attention, and your heart and never let go, they're interesting, engaging and charming. There are a few bumps in the road for a scarred, highlander and a ruined governess.
Entertaining characters, steamy romance, a few laughs, loss, plenty of romance, sad moments, and the chemistry between Lachlan and Frances was absolutely amazing and helped carry this story alone. I was hooked from the first page to the last. Once again, Ms. Willingham
has written another must read Romance, a heart wrenching tale, with her usual flare for descriptions and details. Readers are sure to enjoy The Highlander and the Governess. A definite keeper!

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Rating: 4.5
Heat rating: Steamy ( )

Good start to the new series. As the book opens, Frances is on her way to Scotland for a job tutoring someone in etiquette for a London season. She wasn't given any details and believed her student to be a young lady getting ready for her first season. Imagine her shock when she discovers her student is none other than the laird himself!

Lachlan is not happy when Frances shows up. His mother did the hiring unbeknownst to him. He was contracted to marry an English heiress by his father and hers and is not enthused about the idea. However, he needs the woman's dowry to save his people from starvation, so he'll go through with it. He sees no need to change who he is to do so.

I loved the first meeting between Frances and Lachlan. He is determined to send her home, and she is equally committed to staying, both having their reasons to do so. Frances has a scandal in her past that made it impossible for her to remain in Society and estranged her from her family. Her work as a governess is all she has. Lachlan carries a load of guilt over his father's death and feels that the marriage is also his way to honor his father's wishes. I laughed at the way Frances bargained her way into staying and doing what she was hired to do. There were sparks between Lachlan and Frances from the beginning, and they burned hotter by the day. I loved how comfortable they became with each other and the teasing and banter between them. I ached for them both as they grew closer, and their feelings deepened because both knew that there was no chance for them to be together.

Their situation became even more heartbreaking when the story moved to London. Frances's lessons proved to be invaluable, and Lachlan was wholly accepted. He was still unaware of some of the pitfalls in front of him, and there were a couple of great scenes where Frances kept him from disaster. The more time Lachlan spent with his bride-to-be, the more he realized that neither of them wanted the marriage. I ached to see Lachlan's protectiveness toward Frances and her determination not to interfere with what he needed to do. I wasn't sure how they would find a way to be together. I loved how Lachlan made it happen, perhaps imitating the methods of his ancestors. There were a couple of interesting twists at the end that wrapped up the story quite nicely.

I liked the introduction to Lachlan's friends, who I assume will be the subjects of the other books. I am especially interested to see the next book, as I believe it will be about Lachlan's ex-fiancée and his friend Camford. ( )