The School Mistress: a fun romantic story

The School Mistress by Tess Thompson is the first book in the Emerson Pass historical series. In Colorado, 1910, Quinn Cooper is a new teacher, securing a job in a tiny frontier town was her only option to have her family from starvation back in Boston. Lord Alexander Barnes left his land and title back home in England for the American frontier. A widower with five children, Barnes finds himself charmed by the young teacher. Her easy rapport with the children make her an easy choice as temporary replacement when the disgruntled nanny suddenly quits. But what young woman is willing to become a mother to five children? Determined to teach anyone willing to learn, Quinn must face the prejudices of many in town as well as fight her attraction to the older Alexander. The two are drawn together but fear many factors will keep them apart. Will their love go unspoken or will they take a chance on love? 

The School Mistress is a cute, romantic story that plays loose with historical facts. Some of the attitudes and actions of the characters are a bit ahead of their time. And some of the language used seems to be more modern than the time period. Keeping that in mind, the book is an easy and enjoyable read. While I would normally dislike “less than accurate” historical stories; however, I enjoyed this story. I enjoyed the romance between Quinn and Alexander. It is very touching and sweet with flirty moments. I loved the children and their antics. The supporting characters were fun and played their part in the story well. The School Mistress was a fast, easy and enjoyable reed. A great read to sit back on a lazy afternoon and just enjoy. I look forward to reading the rest of the Emerson Pass historical series as well as the Emerson Pass contemporary series which features the descendants. I recommend The School Mistress. 

 

The School Mistress is available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook.