by Jennifer Ashley is the seventh book in the Mackenzies & McBrides series. It is widely praised for its charming blend of humor, steam, and emotional depth, particularly for its subversion of typical "governess" tropes. Plot Summary
Set in 1885 London, the story follows , a widowed Scottish barrister struggling to manage his two unruly children. Enter Roberta "Bertie" Frasier , a clever Cockney pickpocket who first meets Sinclair by stealing his watch and a kiss. After a series of events leads her to rescue his children, she is hired as their governess despite her lack of formal qualifications. Key Highlights Rules for a Proper Governess by Jennifer Ashley | Goodreads Rules For A Proper Governess Jennifer Ashley Epub