An Enchanting Regency Romance Series | Clairvoir Castle Series Review
Six books, six different romances, one beautiful setting. The Clairvoir Castle series by Sally Britton is an enchanting regency romance series perfect for fans of cozy stories.
Quick Summary
Genre: Historical Romance
Recommended Age: 18+ (safe for teens but written for adults).
Possibly Concerning Content* (details below)
🤬 Language: None
❤️ Romance: Sweet kisses only
🛡️Violence: Attempted attack on woman.
‼️ Heads up: Past: Family neglect
Who is this for?
The Tropes: no-spice romance, cozy, low stakes
The Vibe: Romances that make you swoon
For Fans of: The Lancaster Series (Seeking Persephone)
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Book 1: Mr. Gardiner and the Governess
Review:
"Kissing a woman over her compassionate behavior toward frogs would be illogical."
This was my second read of this book and it was just as cozy and enchanting as the first read.
Alice is the new governess for the Duke's family and painfully aware of how tenuous her position is. Due to her past, she is wary of drawing attention or doing anything that may endanger her new position, most especially falling in love with the gentleman the Duke has hired to catalog the flowers and insects inhabiting the grounds of Castle Clairvoir.
But Rupert hasn’t met anyone quite like Alice, and isn’t willing to let her fly away now that she’s been discovered. So, after realizing she has a talent for painting, he asks her to work with him on the catalog which will hopefully allow them to spend more time together and present a more beautiful finished product to the Duke.
I adore this story! I especially love the metaphors and similes that are woven throughout. Alice is more interested in the flowers than insects (though she is not repelled by them) and so her expressions are all related to flowers while Rupert’s are all bug related.
"Until that moment, Rupert had not realized he knew her mannerisms well enough to identify her from afar, as easily as he might identify a honeybee among wasps in the heather.”
I thought his obsession with bugs would freak me out but honestly it was so endearing. The way he sees them reminds you that all of God’s creatures are beautiful in their own way. This is one of those books you want to own physically so you can clasp it to your chest and sigh happily every few chapters. I loved the children and their antics and I adored the soft romance as it unfolded. I especially appreciated that, though quiet, Alice is not timid. She speaks her mind, carefully, and does not allow other servants to belittle or ignore her.
I cannot recommend this book enough! We highly recommend!
Official Blurb (dropdown)
"A duke’s governess, a gentleman entomologist, and a castle full of flowers is the perfect setting for a summer romance.
As the new governess to the duke's family, Alice Sharpe must learn to control her impulsiveness. Employment in the duke’s household is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and could mean living in comfort the rest of her days. Unfortunately, her first encounter with the duke's houseguest, a handsome gentleman obsessed with insects, proves she may not be ready for the austere role of governess.
Rupert Gardiner has one goal: to have his work in entomology and botany published by the Royal Society. He is fortunate that the Duke of Montfort, believes in him and enlists Rupert to make a record of all the flora on the castle grounds. But Miss Sharpe’s spontaneity and continual appearance during his work is an annoying distraction. At least, that’s what he tells himself.
While Alice struggles to adapt to her new role, constantly striving to go unnoticed while still being herself, she cannot help but admire Rupert’s intelligence and focus. The more often they fall in together, the more her admiration deepens. But could a gentleman such as he ever fall in love with the governess?" - From Amazon
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FAQ's Possibly Concerning Content Guide*
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🤬 Q: Is there profanity in the Clairvore Castle series?
A: No, there is no profanity.
❤️ Q: Is there a romance int he Clairvore Castle series?
A: There are sweet romance that remain kisses only, no mention of lust or roaming hands.
🛡️Q: What kind of violence is there in the Clairvore Castle series?
A: Attempted assault
Possible Spoilers
In Book 1: Mr. Gardiner and the Governess a man grabs a woman by her arm, his words suggest he wants to take her against her will. It is interrupted before it goes further than the arm grab.
‼️ Q: Are there any heavy themes, or iffy subjects in the Clairvore Castle series?
A: See violence note.
📍*Possibly Concerning Content Disclaimer: I try my best to include all relevant content notes, or possibly concerning content, but I may not catch everything and/or you may feel things are concerning that I do not. Please research individually if you’re sensitive to specific topics/subjects! 📍
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