The Governess and the Rogue

Somerset Stories, Book 6

By: Mimi Matthews

Narrated by: Alex Wyndham

A down-on-her-luck Victorian governess and an unrepentant rogue enter into a fake engagement during a lengthy voyage at sea in USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews’s sixth book in her acclaimed Somerset Stories series.

Stranded in India after being dismissed without a reference, governess Beatrice Layton exchanges her freedom for passage home to England, taking a position with the only family that will hire her. But Bea hasn’t reckoned for just how dreadful her new employers will be. Stuck with them at sea in increasingly desperate circumstances, she finds an unlikely champion in the injured ex-soldier traveling aboard their ship.

Colonel Jack Beresford has spent the last fourteen years serving in Her Majesty’s Army. Though time has lent him maturity, it hasn’t dulled the roguish impulses of his youth. When he’s confronted with the tantalizing prospect of a damsel in distress, he naturally steps in to rescue her. His solution? An engagement of convenience, of course. One that will last only as long as their voyage.

But once back on land, Jack and Bea’s simple arrangement is beset by complication after complication. There are former passengers to contend with, and meddling society matrons. Most complicated of all, there’s Jack’s family—his parents, siblings, and precocious nieces and nephews—all of whom seem to think that Bea might be perfect for him. Jack is beginning to think so too. All that remains is to convince bold, beguiling Bea that he’s perfect for her.

©2025 Mimi Matthews (P)2025 Audible, Inc.

Lovely

Ok so Gentlemen Jim is probably one of my favorite books of all time ♥️♥️♥️♥️ so I have loved each and every one of the books in this series 😍
I loved Jack! I feel a little broken hearted to have this family story come to an end but I felt like this was so well done. I love all of Mimi’s books ♥️ and Alex is probably one of my all time favorite narrators ♥️♥️♥️ I’ll listen to him all day long!

Awww I loved 💕 it!

Thank you Mimi Matthews!! I just love your books. I like how you always include a cute animal in them (or several) and the message that even if you struggle with limitations, there’s always hope and love still. I also like how you tied the other characters together including the Devon Orphans series- I can’t wait for your next book!
And my favorite combo is a Mimi Matthews book with Alex Wyndham narrating! Such a great job as always! Thank u!

What a Sweet and Hopeful Ending…

… to the Heywood - Beresford Saga.
Thank you so much Ms. Mathews and Mr. Wyndham - as always a most satisfying escape to heart, mind and soul.
Now I simply must begin anew from the very first story “A Work of Art” and continue through.

***Waves at TOM FINCHLEY from the other side***

SO many children!!! Look at me already salivating just thinking about all those future books Mimi has to write and Alex Wyndham has to perform. The Governess and the Rogue is a charming finale to the much loved Somerset Stories series by Mimi Matthews. Immerse yourself in a journey of friendship, family, and a wholesome love story. Very happy I waited for the audiobook.

#ClosedDoor

Refreshing story with all the feel goods.

This will be one of my re-reads/re-listens! I don’t have many of those but I loved everything about this book! I think I also fell in love with Jack :)