Teachers and Governesses
Heroines in these romances are either teachers, nannies, or governesses. Heroes are schoolmasters or teachers.
(List begun 06/97, updated 08/2016)
- The Best Gift in A Regency Christmas VI anthology (1994) by Mary Balogh (A- at AAR) NEW!
- A Chance Encounter (1985) by Mary Balogh
- The Secret Pearl (1991) by Mary Balogh (A at AAR)
- The Ungrateful Governess (1988) by Mary Balogh (B+ at AAR)
- Only Beloved(2016) by Mary Balogh (B+ at AAR) – NEW!
- An Unwilling Bride (1992) by Jo Beverley (B+ at AAR)
- Honora Clare (1981) by Sheila Bishop
- Child of Her Heart in A Husband for Mama (2003) by Mary Blayney
- The Highlander (2016) by Kerrigan Byrne (B- at AAR) – NEW!
- Knaves’ Wager (1990) by Loretta Chase – NEW!
- Valentine’s Change of Heart (2003) by Elisabeth Fairchild (B at AAR)
- Tallie’s Knight (2001) by Anne Gracie (A at AAR)
- The Nonesuch (1962) by Georgette Heyer (A at AAR)
- The Reluctant Widow (1946) by Georgette Heyer – NEW!
- The Adventurers (1965) by Joan Aiken Hodge
- Miss Chartley’s Guided Tour (1989) by Carla Kelly (A at AAR)
- Lady of Spirit (1986) by Edith Layton
- The Belle of Bath (1981) by Dorothy Mack
- Ruled by Passion (1991) by Lois Menzel
- Cupboard Kisses (1989) by Barbara Metzger (B+ at AAR)
- Miss Lockharte’s Letters (1998) by Barbara Metzger (C at AAR)
- Snowdrops and Scandalbroth (1997) by Barbara Metzger (B+ at AAR)
- The Tenacious Miss Tamerlane (1982) by Kasey Michaels
- The Game and the Governess (2014) by Kate Noble (B+/B at AAR) – NEW!
- The Dutiful Duke (1994) by Joan Overfield
- Second Chances (2000) by Andrea Pickens (B+ at AAR)
- The Storybook Hero (2002) by Andrea Pickens (B+ at AAR)
- Sunshine for Christmas in A Regency Christmas II anthology (1990) by Mary Jo Putney (A+ at AAR) NEW!
- Lord St. Claire’s Angel (1999) by Donna Simpson (A- at AAR)
- Delsie (1982) by Joan Smith – COV-159
- A Question of Honor (2002) by Nita Abrams (A- at AAR)
- The Young Lady from Paris (1982) by Joan Aiken
- Love with the Proper Husband (2003) by Victoria Alexander (A- at AAR)
- I Married the Duke (2013) by Katharine Ashe (B+ at AAR) NEW!
- Longing (1994) by Mary Balogh
- Simply Love (2006) by Mary Balogh (A- at AAR)
- Simply Magic (2007) by Mary Balogh (B+ at AAR)
- Simply Unforgettable (2005) by Mary Balogh (A- at AAR)
- Slightly Dangerous (2005) by Mary Balogh (A at AAR) NEW!
- Agnes Grey (1847) by Anne Brontë NEW!
- Jane Eyre (1846) by Charlotte Brontë (A at AAR)
- Beauty like the Night (2000) by Liz Carlyle (B+/C- at AAR)
- Lord Perfect (2006) by Loretta Chase (A-/A- at AAR)
- Lord Savage (1996) by Patricia Coughlin
- Christina Dodd’s Governess Bride series
- Rules of Surrender (2000) (B-/D at AAR)
- Rules of Engagement (2000) (B+ at AAR)
- Rules of Attraction (2001) (A at AAR)
- My Favorite Bride (2002) (A-/B+ at AAR)
- A Matter of Scandal (1991) by Suzanne Enoch (B+ at AAR)
- Reforming a Rake (2000) by Suzanne Enoch (B at AAR)
- Under the Wishing Star (2003) by Diane Farr (B+ at AAR)
- The Duke’s Guide to Correct Behavior (2014) by Megan Frampton (B+ at AAR) NEW!
- My Brilliant Career (1954) by Miles Franklin (set in Australia)
- All I Ever Needed (2003) by Jo Goodman (A at AAR)
- My Steadfast Heart (1997) by Jo Goodman (B+ at AAR)
- His Every Kiss (2004) by Laura Lee Guhrke (B+ at AAR) NEW!
- An Affair to Remember (2002) by Karen Hawkins (A- at AAR)
- The Affair (2003) by Sandy Hingston (B- at AAR)
- Polonaise (1987) by Jane Aiken Hodge
- The India Fan (1989) by Victoria Holt (A at AAR)
- The Mistress of Mellyn (1960) by Victoria Holt
- The Secret Woman (1970) by Victoria Holt
- The Shivering Sands (1969) by Victoria Holt
- The Proposition (1999) by Judith Ivory (A at AAR)
- Let Sleeping Rogues Lie (2008) by Sabrina Jeffries (B+ at AAR)
- Wed Him Before You Bed Him (2009) by Sabrina Jeffries NEW!
- From Waif to Gentleman’s Wife (2009) by Julia Justiss (B- at AAR)
- Greenstone (1981) by Yvonne Kalman (set in New Zealand)
- The Sound of Snow (1999) by Katherine Kingsley (A- at AAR) NEW!
- Married by Morning (2010) by Lisa Kleypas (B at AAR) NEW!
- Midnight Angel (1995) by Lisa Kleypas
- Highland Rogue (1991) by Arnette Lamb
- Devil’s Bride (1998) by Stephanie Laurens (A/B+ at AAR)
- His Dark and Dangerous Ways (2008) by Edith Layton (B at AAR)
- How the Marquess was Won (2012) by Julie Anne Long (B at AAR) NEW!
- It Started with a Scandal (2015) by Julie Anne Long (A- at AAR) NEW!
- The Panther and the Pearl (1994) by Doreen Owens Malek (A at AAR)
- A Lady for Lord Randall (2015) by Sarah Mallory (B at AAR) NEW!
- Claire (1956) by Dorothea Malm
- Gentle from the Night (1997) by Meagan McKinney NEW!
- The Governess Affair (2012) by Courtney Milan (A- at AAR) NEW!
- The Duke of Dark Desires (2015) by Miranda Neville (A- at AAR) NEW!
- Until You (1994) by Judith McNaught
- September Moon (1999) by Candice Proctor (set in Australia) (B at AAR)
- Thunder and Roses (1993) by Mary Jo Putney (A at AAR)
- Deception (1993) by Amanda Quick NEW!
- Everything and the Moon (1997) by Julia Quinn
- A Night Like This (2012) by Julia Quinn (B at AAR) NEW!
- An Unlikely Governess (2005) by Karen Ranney (B- at AAR)
- White Mist (2000) by Jaclyn Reding (B at AAR)
- Lord Braybrook’s Penniless Bride (2009) by Elizabeth Rolls (B- at AAR)
- Gabriel’s Woman (2001) by Robin Schone (A- at AAR)
- His Wicked Sins (2008) by Eve Silver NEW!
- Dangerous to Kiss (1995) by Elizabeth Thornton
- The Outlaw Hearts (1986) by Rebecca Brandewyne
- A Bride for McCain (2000) by Mary Burton – HH-502
- Mail Order Groom (2002) by Sandra Chastain
- The Revolt of Sarah Perkins (1965) by Marian Cockrell
- Fool Me Once (1990) by Lori Copeland
- A Hearing Heart (2009) by Bonnie Dee (B+ at AAR)
- Texas Lover (1996) by Adrienne deWolfe
- Fiona (1970) by Catherine Gaskin (set in Jamaica)
- Hope at Dawn (2014) by Stacy Henrie (inspirational) NEW!
- Hearts (2001) by Stef Ann Holm (B at AAR)
- Night Story (1994) by Beverly Jenkins
- Jackie & the Giant (1999) by Linda Jones (B at AAR)
- Just West of Heaven (2001) by Kathleen Kane (B- at AAR)
- Her Hesitant Heart (2013) by Carla Kelly (A- at AAR) NEW!
- My Loving Vigil Keeping (2012) by Carla Kelly (C at AAR) NEW!
- The Bad Man’s Bride (2001) by Susan Kay Law (A- at AAR)
- Gossamer (1999) by Rebecca Hagan Lee (B+ at AAR)
- The Woman Question (1957) by Dorothea Malm
- The Pirate’s Secret Baby (2014) by Darlene Marshall (set in the Caribbean) NEW!
- Kentucky Kisses (2000) by Deanna Mascle
- A Creed Country Christmas (2009) by Linda Lael Miller NEW!
- Anne of Avonlea (1909) by L.M. Montgomery (set in Canada)
- When Calls the Heart (1983) by Janette Oke (set in Canada)
- Runaway Hearts (2001) by Katie Rose (B at AAR)
- Still Life with Murder (2003) by P.B. Ryan aka Patricia Ryan (B+ at AAR)
- The Marshall Takes a Bride (2009) by Renee Ryan (B- at AAR)
- Years (1986) by LaVyrle Spencer
- Tides of Passion (2002) by Tracy Sumner (B at AAR)
- For Us the Living (1976) by Antonia Van Loon
- Dear Enemy (1915) by Jean Webster
- These Happy Golden Years (1943) by Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Hidden Treasures (3/2003) by Judith Arnold – HSR-1117
- The Lone Rider Takes a Bride (10/1998) by Leanne Banks – SD-1172 (B at AAR)
- Gabriel Hawk’s Lady (1/1998) by Beverly Barton – SIM-830 NEW!
- First Comes Love (10/2000) by Elizabeth Bevarly – SD-1323 (B+ at AAR)
- Mistress by Contract (9/2001) by Helen Bianchin – HP-2201
- One Reckless Summer (2009) by Toni Blake (B+ at AAR)
- Child of Music (7/1971) by Mary Burchell – HR-1508
- Must Love Dogs (2002) by Claire Cook (B at AAR)
- Crazy for You (1999) by Jennifer Crusie (A/C at AAR)
- Sunshine and Shadow (1986) by Sharon and Tom Curtis (A- at AAR)
- Too Strong to Deny (2/1991) by Emma Darcy – HP-1335
- The Negotiator (1/2001) by Kay David – HSR-960 (B+ at AAR)
- Elizabeth the First Wife (2013) by Lian Dolan NEW!
- Taming the Beast (4/2001) by Amy J. Fetzer – SD-1361 (B+ at AAR)
- If Wishing Made It So (2008) by Lucy Finn (B at AAR)
- Impetuous (1/1996) by Lori Foster – HT-572 (B at AAR) NEW!
- Just a Hint – Clint (2004) by Lori Foster NEW!
- On the Island (2012) by Tracey Garvis-Graves (B- at AAR) NEW!
- A Civilised Arrangement (9/1991) by Catherine George – HR-3147
- An Engagement of Convenience (10/1999) by Catherine George – HP-2059
- Heaven and Earth (12/1992) by Lucy Gordon – SR-904
- The Chauvinist (2/1988) by Vanessa Grant – HR-2888
- You Made Me Love You (2000) by Neesa Hart (B+ at AAR)
- Coming Home (2003) by Dee Holmes
- Too Good To Be True (2009) by Kristan Higgins (B at AAR)
- How To Tame a Modern Rogue (2009) by Diana Holquist (B at AAR)
- MacKenzie’s Mountain (4/1989) by Linda Howard – SIM-281 (A at AAR)
- From Father to Son (3/2012) by Janice Kay Johnson – HSR-1764 (B+ at AAR) NEW!
- Mommy Said Goodbye (4/2004) by Janice Kay Johnson – HSR-1197 (B/B- at AAR)
- Snowbound (11/2007) by Janice Kay Johnson – HSR-1454 (A- at AAR)
- All a Man Can Ask (1/2003) by Virginia Kantra – SIM-1197 (B- at AAR)
- Carolina Home (2012) by Virginia Kantra (B at AAR) NEW!
- Gateway to Heaven (2008) by Beth Kery NEW!
- Rosie’s Promise (2008) by Selena Kitt NEW!
- Mambo in Chinatown (2013) by Jean Kwok (A- at AAR) NEW!
- A Book of Ruth (1974) by Syrell Rogovin Leahy
- July Thunder (2002) by Rachel Lee (B- at AAR)
- Completely Smitten (2/2003) by Susan Mallery – SSE-1520 NEW!
- Bimbos of the Death Sun (1988) by Sharyn McCrumb
- Perfect (1993) by Judith McNaught (A at AAR)
- The Lovesick Cure (2012) by Pamela Morsi (A- at AAR) NEW!
- Disturbing the Peace (2002) by Nancy Newman (B at AAR)
- The Silent Ones (1981) by Elisabeth Ogilvie
- Between the Sheets (2014) by Molly O’Keefe NEW!
- Forbidden Stranger (2008) by Marilyn Pappano (B at AAR)
- A Hero to Come Home To (2013) by Marilyn Pappano NEW!
- A Man to Hold on To (2014) by Marilyn Pappano <NEW!
- Lady Be Good (1999) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (A- at AAR)
- Nobody’s Baby But Mine (1997) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (A at AAR) NEW!
- The Damaron Mark: the Prize (1/1999) by Fayrene Preston – LS-917
- Step-Ball-Change (2002) by Jeanne Ray (B at AAR)
- Woman on the Run (2004) by Lisa Marie Rice NEW!
- The Trouble with Joe (3/1994) by Emilie Richards – SSE-873 (B+ at AAR)
- One Summer (1994) by Karen Robards (B- at AAR)
- Vision in White (2009) by Nora Roberts (B+ at AAR) NEW!
- The Winning Hand (10/1998) by Nora Roberts – SSE-1202 (A+/A- at AAR)
- Thank You, Mrs. M. (2012) by Kate Rothwell NEW!
- Annie and the Outlaw (10/1994) by Sharon Sala – SIM-597
- Forever and a Day (2012) by Jill Shalvis (B- at AAR) NEW!
- Count on Me (3/2001) by Kathryn Shay – HSR-976
- Nothing More to Lose (2005) by Kathryn Shay (A- at AAR)
- Promises to Keep (2002) by Kathryn Shay (B- at AAR)
- The Rosie Project (2014) by Graeme Simsion (A at AAR) NEW!
- Sweet Memories (1984) by LaVyrle Spencer (B+/C- at AAR)
- First You Run (2008) by Roxanne St. Claire (B- at AAR)
- Madam, Will You Talk? (1955) by Mary Stewart (A at AAR)
- My Brother Michael (1959) by Mary Stewart (A- at AAR)
- Nine Coaches Waiting (1958) by Mary Stewart (A at AAR)
- Fugitive Family (2009) by Pamela Tracy (B- at AAR)
- Forever (6/1986) by Lynn Turner – HP-893
- Easy (2012) by Tammara Webber NEW!
- Last Summer (1992) by Theresa Weir
- Ooh, La La! (2002) by Robin Wells (B- at AAR)
- Table for Five (2005) by Susan Wiggs NEW!
- The Price of Deceit (11/2000) by Cathy Williams – HP-2142
- Beautiful Stranger (6/2000) by Ruth Wind – SIM-1011 (A at AAR)
- Bells, Rings, & Angels’ Wings (12/1997) by Linda Randall Wisdom – HAR-707
- Summer Storm (2/1983) by Joan Wolf – RR-8
- Unwrapped (2014) by Maisey Yates NEW!
- Beneath a Sapphire Sea (1993) by Jessica Bryan (A at AAR)
- Goddess by Mistake (2001) by P.C. Cast (B at AAR)
- Dark Desires after Dusk (2008) by Kresley Cole (B at AAR)
- A Knight in Shining Armor (1990) by Jude Deveraux (A/A- at AAR)
- Marked by Moonlight (2008) by Shari Kohler (B at AAR)
- Kung Fu Shoes in These Boots Were Made for Stomping (2008) by Jade Lee (B+ at AAR)
- Shadow of the Hawk (1999) by Julie Miller (B+ at AAR)
- Angel’s Dance in Angel’s Dance anthology (2012) by Nalini Singh (A at AAR) NEW!