The Governess Gambit: A Wild Wynchesters Prequel

I'm sorry but I couldn't get very far into this book before being annoyed. Not sure exactly why I am not liking the story but I know it's more than one thing. The grammar isn't too bad but the story is just so ho hum. Doesn't seem very original.

Delightful prequel that introduces the Wynchester family I enjoyed getting to know all the Wynchester siblings and their noble patriarch, Bean. Chloe is the main focus of this story as she takes the lead in rescuing a collection of exploited children from the headmistress of a school that preys upon young girls who don't have much family support. As heroic as this mission is, it's nearly abandoned when tragedy strikes the Wynchester family, but they eventually pull themselves together and deliver a well-deserved happy ending for all. Meanwhile, there's an on-going story thread about recovering a family heirloom from the son of the man who stole it, which leads right into the main book, The Duke Heist. As an introductory prequel, this book is well worth the read. The characters are likable and unique, and I'm looking forward to reading about each one of them as this series develops. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

I’m not sure what to call this story other than a whole lot of great good fun. I love any type of heist story where a “good” bad guy gets away with pulling the wool over everyone’s eyes and the true villain is brought to justice. I’m sure it comes from an early childhood love of everything Robin Hood. And the Wynchesters are very much of the ilk of the hero of Sherwood Forest; taking on the entitled to give back to the downtrodden and forgotten. This story pulled me in from the beginning and the stage is set for the next book to the point that I want to start reading it immediately. There are a couple of questions that I’m rather desperate to know the answers to. I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.