Trouble by Lex Croucher

regency romance • governess romance • class difference • opposites attract • queer historical romance

A completely unqualified governess, a brooding naval captain, and a grand country house full of secrets make for one wonderfully unruly Regency romance. Trouble combines sharp humor, unlikely attraction, found family, and a heroine who has absolutely no intention of behaving herself.

The Vibe

Emily Laurence is hardly the respectable governess Fairmont House is expecting. She's taken her sister's place because her family desperately needs the money, and her plan is simple: survive the position, collect her wages, and get out before anyone discovers the truth.

Unfortunately, Fairmont House has other plans for her. Between two complicated young charges, a household staff that quickly begins to feel like family, and the imposing Captain Edwards, Emily finds herself becoming far more invested in the household than she ever intended.

Captain Edwards is reserved, capable, and decidedly intriguing. As Emily's carefully constructed deception begins to unravel, the growing attraction between them becomes increasingly difficult to ignore. Their romance brings together two people separated by class and circumstance, while the warmth and eccentricity of Fairmont House provide plenty of heart and humor along the way.

With its feminist spirit, queer representation, witty characters, and lively Regency setting, Trouble is an excellent pick for readers who want historical romance with a modern sensibility and a wonderfully unconventional heroine.

Tropes & Tags

• Regency romance
• Historical romance
• Governess romance
• Class difference
• Opposites attract
• Queer historical romance
• Single father hero
• Found family
• Country house setting
• Unconventional heroine
• Feminist themes
• Romantic comedy
• Family drama