London, 1851. Lady Cecilia has a problem.
Her dowry jewels have been stolen — and her fiancé Devin has been framed for the theft. With the police in pursuit and their engagement hanging by a thread, Cecilia refuses to wait quietly while the man she loves is hunted through the streets of London.
Never mind that Devin thinks she needs comportment lessons. Never mind that society expects women to leave the detecting to those more qualified. Cecilia has something better than qualifications — she has creativity, a sharp mind, and a sister who asks excellent questions.
What follows involves a laundry chute, several stolen uniforms, a dawn chase through London past the night-soil men, and the unmasking of a traitor Devin never saw coming.
Because sometimes the woman everyone underestimates is exactly the right person for the job.
A historical romantic suspense full of wit, adventure, and heart — perfect for readers who love a clever heroine and a hero who has some learning to do.
Tropes ✓ Victorian romantic suspense ✓ Friends to lovers ✓ Jewel heist ✓ Hero learns his lesson ✓ Heroine proves her worth ✓ Sister sleuths ✓ HEA ✓ Standalone in series
Trigger warning: mild swearing, open door love scene
THE SECRETS AND SEDUCTION SERIES (can be read as standalones) Book 0.5 — Lady Cecilia is Cordially Disinvited for Christmas Book 1 — It Takes a Spy Book 2 — Lady Catherine’s Secret Book 3 — Once Upon a Spy Book 4 — My Lady, My Spy Book 5 — Along Came a Spy
