Anyone who had ever read a novel knew that governesses were supposed to be meek and downtrodden.

I will admit, I once launched myself at Julie Garwood for a hug, hoping some of her magic would rub off on me... and I have fangirl crushes on Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Linda Howard, and Kresley Cole, among many others.

To put to rest any doubts you might have… I’m jealous of every man who comes within ten feet of you. I’m jealous of the clothes on your skin and the air you breathe. I’m jealous of every moment you spend out of my sight

I'd sell my soul to have you. In my whole life, you'll always be what I wanted most." ~ Hardy Cates

Ah, there’s the governess voice. All stern and disapproving. It makes me feel like a naughty schoolboy.

To Cam surprise, she was smiling up at him steadily, her eyes midnight. His expression turned quizzical. "What's so amus­ing?" Amelia toyed with a button on his coat. "I was just thinking . . . tonight those two old hens will probably go to their beds, cold and alone." An impish grin curved her lips. "Whereas I will be with a wicked, handsome Rom who will keep me warm all night.

You’re far too prickly tempered to be a mistress. You’re far better suited as a wife.