Helpful Score: 5
I really like Christina Dodd...but I could predict at least the first 80 pages...it was almost detail for detail on Sabrina. Still, Sabrina (the latter version) is one of my fave movies, so I did enjoy the book.
Jessica G. (jessieg) reviewed In My Wildest Dreams (Governess Brides, Bk 5) on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The story is much along the lines of "Sabrina", but still an enjoyable read.
Helpful Score: 2
This was a good book and fun to read. I enjoyed the Celeste Garrick interaction, the children, actually I enjoyed all the characters. I've enjoyed several of Christina Dodd's books and this was another good one with a surprisingly strong female character.
Amanda C. (megansmom) reviewed In My Wildest Dreams (Governess Brides, Bk 5) on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
loved this book could not put it down till I was done
This is one of my favorites by Christina Dodd. It puts me in mind of the plot for the movie "Sabrina" with Harrison Ford. At least that's what I pictured as I read it. :) I liked both characters and wouldn't mind being stuck in that room with the hero! Hot, hot, hot!
Looking for love beyond her station...if you are going to dream - why not dream big! Christina Dodd does it again - good read.
Connie P. (Activegram149) reviewed In My Wildest Dreams (Governess Brides, Bk 5) on + 809 more book reviews
Not just romance but a lot of laughs too. Loved it.
One of the Distinguished Academy of Governesses series.
Young Celeste, the gardener's daughter, always wanted to marry Ellery Throckmorton. When she returns home from Paris, a sophisticated woman, she finds herself falling in love with his older brother.
Young Celeste, the gardener's daughter, always wanted to marry Ellery Throckmorton. When she returns home from Paris, a sophisticated woman, she finds herself falling in love with his older brother.
A good read...a Sabrina type story set in the 1840's.
In 1840s England Celeste, a gardener's beautiful daughter, discovers she loves the oldest brother on the estate where she serves, and not the younger as she always thought she did as a child.
Patty L. (paperbacklover) reviewed In My Wildest Dreams (Governess Brides, Bk 5) on + 112 more book reviews
Since she was a little girl, Celeste has had one burning desire:to marry Ellery Throckmorton. But what chance does a gardener's daughter have of capturing the heart of one of England's wealthiest gentlemen? However, the education she receives at the Distinguished Academy of Governesses enables Celeste to return to Blythe Hall with a refinement that complements her ravishing beautyand makes her bold romantic dream more attainable. But, alas, temptation gets in the way . . .
For wherever Celeste turns, it is not Ellery she encounters, but his serious, yet undeniably intriguing, older brother Garrick. The elder Throckmorton will have no one interfere with the younger's impending nuptials, and his meddling infuriates Celeste to no end. Still, she cannot disregard the fluttering of her heart whenever Garrick deigns to smile at her. And the passion she senses smoldering beneath his formidable control is tempting her in a manner a lady must never allow . . .
For wherever Celeste turns, it is not Ellery she encounters, but his serious, yet undeniably intriguing, older brother Garrick. The elder Throckmorton will have no one interfere with the younger's impending nuptials, and his meddling infuriates Celeste to no end. Still, she cannot disregard the fluttering of her heart whenever Garrick deigns to smile at her. And the passion she senses smoldering beneath his formidable control is tempting her in a manner a lady must never allow . . .
Book #4 in the Governess Brides Series; another delightful novel by Christina Dodd. Fans of the classic movie "Sabrina" will enjoy this story that is loosely based on that film.
Alexis T. (Kyrissaean) reviewed In My Wildest Dreams (Governess Brides, Bk 5) on + 164 more book reviews
From the Back of the Book:
Since she was a little girl, Celeste has had one burning desire:to marry Ellery Throckmorton. But what chance does a gardener's daughter have of capturing the heart of one of England's wealthiest gentlemen? However, the education she receives at the Distinguished Academy of Governesses enables Celeste to return to Blythe Hall with a refinement that complements her ravishing beauty -- and makes her bold romantic dream more attainable. But, alas, temptation gets in the way...
For wherever Celeste turns, it is not Ellery she encounters, but his serious, yet undeniably intriguing, older brother Garrick. The elder Throckmorton will have no one interfere with the younger's impending nuptials, and his meddling infuriates Celeste to no end. Still, she cannot disregard the fluttering of her heart whenever Garrick deigns to smile at her. And the passion she senses smoldering beneath his formidable control is tempting her in a manner a lady must never allow...
Since she was a little girl, Celeste has had one burning desire:to marry Ellery Throckmorton. But what chance does a gardener's daughter have of capturing the heart of one of England's wealthiest gentlemen? However, the education she receives at the Distinguished Academy of Governesses enables Celeste to return to Blythe Hall with a refinement that complements her ravishing beauty -- and makes her bold romantic dream more attainable. But, alas, temptation gets in the way...
For wherever Celeste turns, it is not Ellery she encounters, but his serious, yet undeniably intriguing, older brother Garrick. The elder Throckmorton will have no one interfere with the younger's impending nuptials, and his meddling infuriates Celeste to no end. Still, she cannot disregard the fluttering of her heart whenever Garrick deigns to smile at her. And the passion she senses smoldering beneath his formidable control is tempting her in a manner a lady must never allow...
Christine M. (Christine) reviewed In My Wildest Dreams (Governess Brides, Bk 5) on + 14 more book reviews
Nice read.
Lucy D. (Pollyanna) reviewed In My Wildest Dreams (Governess Brides, Bk 5) on + 13 more book reviews
All Christina Dodd's books are great!
Predictable but enjoyable!
Sharon S. (SharonS312) reviewed In My Wildest Dreams (Governess Brides, Bk 5) on + 475 more book reviews
Since she was a little girl, Celeste has had one burning desire:to marry Ellery Throckmorton. But what chance does a gardener's daughter have of capturing the heart of one of England's wealthiest gentlemen? However, the education she receives at the Distinguished Academy of Governesses enables Celeste to return to Blythe Hall with a refinement that complements her ravishing beauty -- and makes her bold romantic dream more attainable. But, alas, temptation gets in the way...
For wherever Celeste turns, it is not Ellery she encounters, but his serious, yet undeniably intriguing, older brother Garrick. The elder Throckmorton will have no one interfere with the younger's impending nuptials, and his meddling infuriates Celeste to no end. Still, she cannot disregard the fluttering of her heart whenever Garrick deigns to smile at her. And the passion she senses smoldering beneath his formidable control is tempting her in a manner a lady must never allow...
For wherever Celeste turns, it is not Ellery she encounters, but his serious, yet undeniably intriguing, older brother Garrick. The elder Throckmorton will have no one interfere with the younger's impending nuptials, and his meddling infuriates Celeste to no end. Still, she cannot disregard the fluttering of her heart whenever Garrick deigns to smile at her. And the passion she senses smoldering beneath his formidable control is tempting her in a manner a lady must never allow...
Good regency story. Fun read.
Sherri H. (mamadoodle) -
set in England
(From Cover)Since she was a little girl Celeste had one burning desire: to marry Ellery Throckmorton. But what chance does a gardener's daughter have of capturing one of England's wealthiest gentlemen? However, the education she received...enables her to return to Blythe Hall with a refinement that complements her ravishing beauty-and makes her bold romantic dream more attainable. But alas, temptation gets in the way. For wherever Celeste turns, it is not Ellery she encounters, but his serious,yet intriguing older brother Garrick. The elder Throckmorton will have no one interfere with the younger's impending nuptials, and his meddling infuriates Celeste to no end. Still, she cannot disregard the fluttering of her heart whenever Garrick deigns to smile at her. And the passion she senses smoldering beneath his formidable control is tempting her in a manner a lady must never allow...
Phyllis W. (leegene59) reviewed In My Wildest Dreams (Governess Brides, Bk 5) on + 67 more book reviews
Since she was a little girl,Celeste has had one burning desire; to marry Ellery Thockmorton. But what chance does a gardener's daughter have of capturing the heart of one of England's wealthest gentlemen?
Kelly C. (IrishKelly) reviewed In My Wildest Dreams (Governess Brides, Bk 5) on + 154 more book reviews
great read!
Star-crossed romance.
