Synopses & Reviews
A thrilling, seductive adventure from award-winning author Alyssa Alexanderand#133; After he is betrayed by one of his own, British spy Julian Travers, Earl of Langford, refuses to retire without a fight, vowing to find the traitor. But when the trail leads to his childhood home, Julian is forced to return to a place he swore heand#8217;d never see again, and meet a woman who may be his quarryand#151;in more ways than one.
Though she may appear a poor young woman dependant on charity, Grace Hannahand#8217;s private life is far more interesting. By night, she finds friendship and freedom as a member of a smuggling ring. But when the handsome Julian arrives, she finds her faand#231;ade slipping, and she is soon compromised, as well as intrigued.
As she and Julian continue the hunt, Grace finds herself falling in love with the man behind the spy. Yet Julianand#8217;s past holds a dark secret. And when he must make a choice between love and espionage, that secret may tear them apart.
Review
"Alexander has all the pieces of the ideal romance and arranges them in the perfect picture. She is a rising star you won't want to miss."and#8212;
Romantic Times Book Reviews
"Well drawn characters, superb dialogue, and a decent plot will keep pages turning."and#8212;Publishers Weekly
and#8220;Debut author Alyssa Alexander captivates with a potently drawn Regency suspense that will keep you turning pages far into the night. With perfectly paired protagonistsand#8212;including a fallen spy and an indomitable smuggler heroineand#8212;Alexander delivers a lively, twisting romance with an undercurrent of gritty realism. With wicked dialogue and well-researched historical facts, Alexander is clearly an author we ought to watch and read.and#8221;and#8212;Jennifer McQuiston, author of What Happens in Scotland
Synopsis
An actress by trade, Julia St. Clement is playing her most dangerous role yet. She dresses as a man to warn Lord Anthony Rastmoor of a cruel plot against him. She still loves him, despite his betrayal years ago. Rastmoor believes that Julia is dead. But when Julia's actress "wife" disappears, Rastmoor and Julia must form an uneasy alliance. It's only a matter of time before he unmasks her-and there's no telling what will happen when he does.
Synopsis
After learning of a conspiracy to kill her estranged lover, a courageous beauty stages an attempt to save his life--no matter how many times she may have wished him dead. Original.
About the Author
Alyssa Alexander