In the book “Promises and Primroses,” widower Peter Mayfield is in need of a new governess for his two young girls as his previous one is getting married and leaving his employ. He is devoted to the memory of his first wife, bringing up his girls as best he can, and his hobby of canine husbandry. But when young and capable Julia Hollingsworth applies for the job, Peter must reevaluate his heart.
Julia Hollingsworth is desperate to make her own decisions and live her own life, a life out from under her mother’s thumb. But her mother is a woman with pain in her past by the family Mayfield, unbeknownst to Julia. She interferes with Julia’s new job in hopes of protecting her from ending up heartbroken at the hands of another Mayfield man.
I thought this was a sweet little story. The writing is a little unpolished in my opinion but it was a good read.
Three words that describe this book: Regency, romance, fiction
You might want to pick this book up if: You’re looking for a clean romance book that has not one, but two love stories taking place. Could see this being a good poolside read.
-Hannah
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