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Rules of Surrender (Governess Brides) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Christina Dodd (Author)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Avon Books; Reissue edition (Mar 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0380811979
  • ISBN-13: 978-0380811977
  • Product Dimensions: 16.6 x 10.6 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 186,459 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Prim English governess Lady Charlotte Dalrumple is determined to civilize Lord Wynter Ruskin, but it is she who will be bested by his unruly charm and passionate touch.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful reading, 16 Jul 2003
By Detra Fitch (USA) - See all my reviews
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Lady Miss Charlotte Dalrumple was known as England's most proper governess. Adorna, Viscountess Ruskin, hired Lady Miss Charlotte to help her two grandchildren comprehend the complexities of English society within only a few months. Until now the children had lived with their father in the desert of El Bahar. They were considered barbarians and needed to learn etiquette before Queen Victoria and the Serminian delegation arrived. Once Charlotte and the children began doing well together, Adorna admitted that she hired charlotte in hope she could help reform Lord Wynter Ruskin, who was sadly uncivilized as well.

Wynter had no desire to be taught English manners. The Bedouins of the desert were more straight forward with their wants and desires. However, Wynter DID want Lady Miss Charlotte. He would woo her the English way ... up to a point anyway.

***** A delightful story that I enjoyed from beginning to end. This author has always had a way with words and yet to disappoint me. Great for those long rainy nights. *****

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The savage and the governess!, 28 Mar 2003
Lady Charlotte Dalrumple is a very proper governess. Lord Wynter Ruskin has travelled far in his youth, ended up in Arabia and is now more savage than english. Plot: These two meet and Charlotte is to teach Wynter a few things. But... Let's say, she needs to be taught something to, according to Wynter. This is a book worth reading! Funny scenes, steamy scenes and a hero who seeks to dominate and does not get away with it. My rating is 4 stars, given because of the fun and ease and true love. My advice: this is a keeper!
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8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is one great romance of fun and wit!!, 7 Oct 2002
By Deborah MacGillivray "Author," (US & UK) - See all my reviews
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In 1839 England, the newly formed Distinguished Academy of Governesses is a daring venture. Three young ladies--wellborn, beautiful, and poor--have decided to take destiny into their own hands and carve a societal niche as governesses. The Academy's first client employs Lady Charlotte Dalrumple to teach her untrained grandchildren the rules of proper English society. It isn't until Charlotte meets the children that she realises she's also been hired to re-train their father, who left England at 15 for a life of adventure among the Bedouins of the Far East. Once she meets the handsome Viscount Wynter Ruskin, it becomes instantly apparent to Charlotte why his mother feels he needs instruction in manners--the viscount seems determined to shock her at every turn.

Wynter accepts his mother's edict that he pay heed to Charlotte's lessons in decorum, but only because he has plans for the lovely young woman. He needs a wife and Charlotte fills his requirements perfectly. But while Wynter is tutoring her in the art of seduction, Charlotte just might teach the stubborn viscount more about women and his heart than he'd planned to learn.

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1.0 out of 5 stars DON'T BOTHER!!!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Could do better...
This is my first time reading novel by Christina Dodd, encouraged by other glowing reviews. Simple storyline, no chemistry, seriously i felt really bored.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful, entertaining, tender-hearted read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars As good as ever
Well written, humourous, lively love story, with one of Dodds loveable but wrong headed heroes. A nice link to that Scandalous Evening (so thats what happened next!)
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