It had a fresh plot that captured my attention. I also like the historical element of the time period, the protocols and manners required to navigate society.
The characters are very strong and they drew me in immediately. Nothing like a cunning and stealth enemy to bring two lost, brave, intrepid souls together. Love Justice rightfully served and happy endings.
New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns with another thrilling story from the Casebook of Barnaby Adair . . .
Miraculously spared from death, Malcolm Sinclair erases the notorious man he once was. Reinventing himself as Thomas Glendower, he strives to make amends for his past, yet he never imagines penance might come via a secretive lady he discovers living in his secluded manor.
Rose has a plausible explanation for why she and her children are residing in Thomas's house, but she quickly realizes he's far too intelligent to fool. Revealing the truth is impossibly dangerous, yet day by…
Amanda Quick is one of my most favorite author's. She never fails to engage my senses and attention with her innovative characters, plots and style. Don't Look Back is a story of intrigue and intelligence verses evil and duplicity. Ms Quick is a master. You gotta love a plot like that. Also the historical element played a big part of this story. From the first page I was there.
In this most entrancing tale of mystery and romance by the New York Times bestselling author AMANDA QUICK, lovers and partners-in-crime investigators Lavinia Lake and Tobias March continue their exciting newfound relationship, with its delicious mix of risky business, rising passion, and now--murder.
As if a head for business and a nose for trouble aren’t enough to distinguish fiercely independent Lavinia Lake from the other women of London’s fashionable Claremont Lane, there is one more feature to set her apart. Lavinia is also well versed in the practice of mesmerism, an extraordinary gift that far surpasses mere charm and physical…
At auction, Leif Kenyon bid and won the beautiful, bursting-with-potential Pretty Homestead, the perfect property for his saw-mill. His bid, however, comes with unforeseen, knotty strings attached: one bitter, fiery, prickly red-head, Zola Pretty, and her sullen, teenage brother, Forest. Leif’s first and immediate problem, how to save face and reputations among the close-knit community of Pretty Dale? Solution: immediately take Zola as his wife.
Who can deny Zola her outrage, her humiliation at being reduced to the status of domestic help, her brother a farm hand, and an offer of marriage in one day. Circumstances chafe. Mr. Kenyon did out bid, save her and her brother from the horrid, disgusting neighbor, Amos Emory. And from his appearance, at least Mr. Kenyon bathes.
