ALL'S FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR - Virginia Heath
St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 9781250896070
ISBN10: 125089607X
May 2024
Regency Romance

England - During the Regency Period

Georgina Rowe finds herself literally dropped off at Miss Prentice's School for Girls after her stepfather, a strict, unemotional military man who made Georgina and her late mother's lives miserable, decides she needs a profession. Destined to become a governess, nevertheless, Georgina's rather unwavering ability of blunt speech has made her, after her years of training, unemployable. Miss Prentice knows that Georgina is well educated, and should make an excellent governess, despite numerous potential employers turning her down. So when an officer from the Admiralty begs Miss Prentice for help, she sends Georgina.

Captain Henry Kincaid (Harry) is at wit's end after his older, flighty sister runs off to Egypt with her husband, depositing her three offspring with Harry. He loves his nephew and two nieces, but his work at the Admiralty demands most of his time, and the three, and their large, unruly dog, are a handful. Thankfully, he's been rescued by Miss Prentice in the form of a rather lovely, red-headed young woman named Georgie. At least he thinks he's been rescued. 

Georgie's theory about children is that, unlike her upbringing, they should be happy, have adventures, and be cherished by their family. So, with that in mind, and a trio of devil-may-care children, and their silly dog, Georgie begins to work her magic. However, Harry, remember, he's a Naval officer, is much more dedicated to strict rules which results in some butting of heads with this governess. What's worse is that he's also attracted to her. What could go wrong?

ALL'S FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR is a truly delightful tale of two very opposite people who both learn a little bit about each other's needs and wants. And the children bring quite a bit of fun into the story with their own different backgrounds. A totally entertaining romp ensues. 

Jani Brooks