Synopses & Reviews
London, 1887. Part stoic gentleman, part fearless Yard man, Zeno “Zak” Kennedy is an enigma of the first order. For years, the memory of a deadly bombing at Kings Cross has haunted the brilliant Scotland Yard detective. His investigation has zeroed in on a ring of aristocratic rebels whose bloody campaign for Irish revolution is terrorizing the city. When he discovers one of the treacherous lords is acquainted with his free-spirited new tenant, Cassandra St. Cloud, his inquiry pulls him unexpectedly close to the heart of the conspiracy—and into the arms of a most intriguing lady. Cassie is no Victorian prude. An impressionist painter with very modern ideas about life and love, she is eager for a romantic escapade that is daring and discreet. She sets her sights on her dour but handsome landlord, but after she learns their meeting was not purely accidental, she hardly has a chance to forgive her lover before their passionate affair catapults them both into a perilous adventure.
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“An intriguing debut. . . . A satisfying romance featuring a genuinely original pair of lovers and sparkling supporting characters against an unusual social and political background.” —
Publishers Weekly
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“The sexy, smart characters will appeal to modern readers as much as the suspense. Their repartee and sensuality heat up the pages, promising a treat for readers.” —RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
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“An exciting mystery mixed with steamy romance.”—Fresh Fiction
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“A brilliant historical romance that is totally different from the type you may be used to. . . . A totally delightful and provocative story. . . . Will grab your attention and keep you enthralled all the way to the end. This one’s a keeper!” —
Romance Reviews Today
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“Sizzling hot. . . . An exciting, mysterious historical romance suspense that will steal your heart.” —Romance Junkies (5 ribbons)
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“A romance in every sense of that word. . . . Perfectly balanced between pace and plot but always and without a doubt character driven to a point that a reader is living the emotions of the characters and feeling the danger around them.” —bookworm2bookworm
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“Intriguingly suspenseful with unique dilemmas and a number of dangerous risks. . . . Stone has created a noteworthy setting for the series, one that is continuously attention-grabbing. Part romance and part mystery with a hefty dose of suspense, where each moment of the novel is imaginatively captivating.” —
Single Titles
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“...grips the audience from the moment we meet the lead couple...the relentless diligent detective and his courageous equal make the first Gentlemen of Scotland Yard a heated affair."—Genre Go Round Reviews
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“An intriguing, well-written romance, this is definitely a must read. Loads of fun and entertainment!”—Historical Novel Review
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“Jillian Stone brings 1887 London to life with characters that are smart, sexy and perfect for each other...the mystery will keep you flipping the pages.”—Rogues Under the Covers
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“...larger than life and over the top in a fun, sexy, and explosive way.”—Edwardian Promenade
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"You will race against time, fall in love, and get swept away as Stone takes you into a heart-pounding world of intrigues and an unforgettable love story...Explosive from beginning to end...a truly remarkable read..."—Romantic Crush Junkies (5 quills)
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"A great start to an inventive series from a fresh new voice. Jillian Stone is a new favorite for me and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next in A Dangerous Liaison with Detective Lewis.”" —Night Owl Reviews (4 1/2 stars)
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"An amazing debut novel. A fast paced, action packed, adventure filled, nail-biting, story of love. A must read!"—My Book Addiction Reviews (5 stars)
Synopsis
A scorching Victorian-era romance between the top investigator at Scotland Yard and a beautiful, freethinking artist.
Synopsis
A scorching Victorian-era romance featuring a stoic Scotland Yard investigator and a beautiful painter—the debut novel from 2010 Golden Heart Award winner Jillian Stone. Detective Zeno “Zak” Kennedy is considered a hero in London after breaking up a plot against the Crown. But villainy never sleeps, and he’s now after a ring of Irish anarchists plotting a bombing campaign. When he discovers that one of these treacherous lords is acquainted with his new tenant, widowed Cassie St. Cloud, he sets out to get closer to the lady. Cassie is no Victorian prude; the daughter of two prominent doctors, she is a freethinking artist and a volunteer at a girls’ school. She’s set her sights on her handsome new landlord, and soon they’re enmeshed in the most passionate affair of her life. But when she discovers that their meeting was not purely accidental, will she be able to forgive him?
About the Author
Jillian Stone was the 2010 RWA Golden Heart winner in Historical Romance for her debut novel, An Affair with Mr. Kennedy, the first in her Scotland Yard trilogy. She also writes a steampunk series for Kensington books. Visit her at GJillianStone.com.