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- Content warnings: Ableism, Child abuse (referenced), Forced institutionalization
The Nanny’s Handbook to Magic and Managing Difficult Dukes
by Amy Rose Bennett
Book 1 in The Parasol Academy
A magical nanny lands in the orbit of a clock-obsessed duke, three unruly wards, and a house full of Victorian oddities. Go in for cozy fantasy romance with a little mystery and a lot of charm.
goodreads 3.74/5 1,467 ratings
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A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Length392 pages
Series statusOngoing series
Spice3/5 · Slow seduction
PacingMedium
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Class difference
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Slow burn
- Medium
- Slow seduction
- Feel-good
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- Scholar/intellectual
- Forbidden love
- Emotional / vulnerable intimacy
- Grumpy sunshine
- Gentle / romantic
- Found family
- First time/virgin romance
- Longing glances
Fantasy promise
- Historical fantasy romance
- Nanny/guardian romance
- Regency/victorian
- Witches/wizards/warlocks
- Boss/employee
- Other
Reading experience
- Third person
- Cozy
- Whimsical
- Light
- Low
- Caretaker
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- Neurodivergent love interest (LI)
- Humorous
- Romantic
- Warm
- Comfort read vibes
- Cottagecore
- Series binge material
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Book details
- Length
- 392 pages
- Publisher
- Kensington Publishing Corp.
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book