Books like In my Wildest Dreams:(Governess Brides #5) by Christina Dodd

Celeste Milford, formerly a governess in a Paris diplomatic household, is eager to begin a new chapter at Blythe Hall. There, her family history connects her to the estate: her mother once served as the cook, her father was the gardener, and the younger son, Ellery Throckmorton, had been her idol. Celeste is hired to teach Penelope, the daughter of Garrick—Ellery’s widowed older brother—and the mysterious wild child Kiki, who is under the family's protection. While she quickly wins the trust of her charges, Celeste’s heart is pulled back to her long‑unrequited love for Ellery, a relationship fraught with obstacles. She also finds an unexpected, passionate attraction to Garrick, who shows interest in her as well. The story follows Celeste as she balances duty, affection, and the possibility of a lifelong position at Blythe Hall. This novel concludes the author’s Governess Brides series, following her beloved *Distinguished Academy of Governesses* trilogy and earlier books *Rules of Surrender*, *Rules of Engagement*, and *Rules of Attraction*.

First publish date: 2002