The Runaway Governess
In the arms of Prince Charming…When Isabel Morton’s desire to sing leads her from a prospective governess post to a disreputable and dangerous establishment in London, she’s rescued by dashing William Balfour. But when her saviour is accused of being a party to her misfortune, it’s Isabel’s turn to save William…by becoming his bride!Brought together by fate and now bound by a vow, it’s time for these two strangers to explore the unexpected passion of their new marriage—and find a way to live happily ever after as husband and wife!The Governess TalesSweeping romances with fairytale endings!
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In the arms of Prince Charming...
When Isabel Mortonâs desire to sing leads her from a prospective governess post to a disreputable and dangerous establishment in London, sheâs rescued by dashing William Balfour. But when her savior is accused of being a party to her misfortune, itâs Isabelâs turn to save William...by becoming his bride!
Brought together by fate and now bound by a vow, itâs time for these two strangers to explore the unexpected passion of their new marriageâand find a way to live happily ever after as husband and wife!
Sweeping romances with fairy-tale endings!
Meet Joanna Radcliff, Rachel Talbot, Isabel Morton and Grace Bertram.
These four friends grew up together in Madame Duboisâs school for young ladies, where they indulged in midnight feasts, broke the rules and shared their innermost secrets!
But now they are thrust into the real world, and each must adapt to her new life as a governess.
One will rise, one will travel, one will run and one will find her real home...
And each will meet her soulmate, whoâll give her the happy-ever-after sheâs always dreamt of!
Read Joannaâs story in
The Cinderella Governess
Read Rachelâs story in
Governess to the Sheikh
Read Isabelâs story in
The Runaway Governess
All available now!
And look for Graceâs story in
The Governessâs Secret Baby
Coming soon!
When my editor suggested I write about a woman with a natural gift for song, I was deeply interested.
Having grown up in a home with very little music, and a mother who was tone deaf, I am impressed by people who have musical ability and can elicit an emotional response from a listener. I once watched with amazement as people around me tried to control their emotions when a well-lauded singer performed and I felt no response. However, the beauty of violin music has caused my tears to flow.
Stage fright is very real, though, and some people who have musical talent resist every opportunity to performâeven in front of close friends. I cannot imagine a bird that would not sing to the heavens, and it is sad when a gifted performer cannot experience the joy of sharing their good fortune with an audience. Even if stage fright prevents some people from singing or playing music in front of others, I hope they can often express their musical abilities for their own enjoyment.
My mother sang to her children, though, and her voice was beautiful to us. I wish everyone who reads this story and has the ability to sing to take a moment to delight in the sound of their song.
LIZ TYNER lives with her husband on an Oklahoma acreage she imagines is similar to the ones in the childrenâs book Where the Wild Things Are. Her lifestyle is a blend of old and new, and is sometimes comparable to the way people lived long ago. Liz is a member of various writing groups and has been writing since childhood. For more about her visit liztyner.com.
Books by Liz Tyner
Mills & Boon Historical Romance
The Governess Tales
The Runaway Governess
English Rogues and Grecian Goddesses
Safe in the Earlâs Arms
A Captain and a Rogue Forbidden to the Duke
Stand-Alone Novel
The Notorious Countess
Visit the Author Profile page at millsandboon.co.uk.
Dedicated with gratitude to Laura McCallen, who helped me find the story I wanted to tell.
Contents
Isabel watched from the window as the older coupleâs driver stepped on to his carriage perch and called to the horses. Sheâd not believed her luck when sheâd spotted the man and woman waiting for their carriage to be readied. It had taken her all of a minute to find out their destination and pour out her sad tale.
She didnât want to think of what might happen when the other coach arrived in Sussex without her. But the family could find another governess. This was her one chance. Her chance to soar.
Isabel turned to the man whose eyelids almost concealed his vision and the woman who matched him in age, but her eyes danced with life. Isabel clasped her hands at her chest and promised herself she would never again lie, except in extreme circumstances such as this. Taking a deep breath, she let the words rise from deep within herself. âYou have saved my life.â
A barmaid, hair frazzled from the August heat, stood behind the couple. She looked up long enough to roll her eyes heavenward.
âMiss...â the wife patted Isabelâs glove â...we just could not bear that your evil uncle was selling you into marriage to a man old enough to be your fatherâand your betrothed a murderer as well.â
âThank you so much.â She sighed. âIf my parents were alive today...â they were, but theyâd understand and forgive her once they discovered how famous sheâd be â...they would fall upon their knees in gratitude for your saving my life.â
