My Favorite Bride

The Governess Brides, Book 7

By: Christina Dodd

Narrated by: Karen Cass

New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd brings you "The Sound of Music meets Jane Eyre" in her refreshingly humorous addition to the Governess Brides series...

When Miss Samantha Prendregast arrives at Devil's Fell to take charge of six rebellious girls, the vibrant, outspoken governess finds she can manage the children with intelligence, guile...and a little bribery. Their widowed father, Colonel William Gregory, is not so easily charmed - and far too easy to love.

William always cherished the orderliness of his life until this captivating troublemaker arrives. Despite the fact that they clash at every meeting, William finds himself drawn to Samantha's fire. And now he's even contemplating marriage, which would be sweet madness indeed. But before he can successfully woo her, William must discover what Samantha is hiding. But the secret the lady is preciously guarding is far too shocking and dangerous to ever reveal...

©2002 by Christina Dodd. (P)2021 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"A book by Christina Dodd is like a glass of champagne . . . sparkling and sinfully delicious. With her electric style, vibrant characters and sly wit, Christina Dodd gives readers everything they want." (New York Times bestseller Lisa Kleypas)

"Hot romance, fast action and that magic ingredient - heart." (New York Times bestselling author Amanda Quick)

"A delicious, witty confection." (Publishers Weekly)

Fun to read!

I enjoyed reading this book by Christina Dodd. From the first page to the end. You had keep listening until you finished the book!

Title doesn’t match but one of the good ones

I have no clue why this title was chosen, but I enjoyed this story. Loved the parts of the children and cute adventures. Appreciated that the “other woman” was not a snake in the grass(haha) but was a decent human. I have come to expect that the couples will find each other …. Then the end. I really wish we got a few sentences about these couples loving their lives happily ever after. Gosh, I was longing to hear that they added a boy to their crew. Alas, the drama of it all. Anyway, off to purchase another in the series.

Love the story and narration

Karen Cass does a wonderful job narrating and the story is a favorite. Samantha is a former thief who was rescued as teen by Lady Adorna who runs the Distinguished Academy of Governesses. After an incident she is sent to the country where she meets our hero Colonel William and his 6 girls, who add fun and cuteness to the story. Due to his past experiences William sees everything as either black or white which is a problem for their relationship when Sam has to reveal her past to him. I like how the hero learns after meeting her that there are shades of gray he must accept because he and the children need her in their lives.

funny light captivating

I haven't read any Christina Dodd books for a while and forgot how good she writes. Its light and yet a little depth to the story. i love how Karen Cass did the voices and dialects! great job. some sentences I felt a little wrong read but all in all it was great and I listen to the book in 2 days.