The debut novel in the Secrets of the Zodiac series: Full-length historical romances, featuring sexy storylines, complex characters, and international intrigue, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.
An enigmatic woman, a determined spy, and a love that could shake the foundations of Europe…
“Heartless” Cordelia Bering refuses every marriage offer she receives. Yet men still try to … men still try to win her, drawn by her sharp wit and intoxicating green eyes. But Cordelia knows a marriage could reveal her deepest secret and truly endanger her life. Besides, she hasn’t met a man worth considering, until…
Sebastien Thorne, a spy in the service of the Crown. One of the elite agents in the group known as the Zodiac, he comes to London determined to solve a mystery with roots on the Continent. He won’t let anything distract him. But is Cordelia a distraction, or the key to the mystery? As he learns more about the “heartless” woman, he becomes embroiled in secrets, plots, and a design that could change the future…and Cordelia is at the center of it all.
Novels in the Secrets of the Zodiac series include:
A Heartless Design
A Reckless Soul
A Shameless Angel
The Lady Dauntless
Beneath Sleepless Stars
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This was the first book I read by this author. It was an enjoyable read with smart characters. I’ll definitely read the next of the series.
I really enjoyed this story. I like strong women who are ahead of their time.
Made me want to read a lot more by this author.
A HEARTLESS DESIGN is a historical romance with smart savvy characters. I loved the fact that Cordeila was a clever and inventive engineer, something that proper young ladies of the time would never be allowed to do. Not only were women thought not to possess the keen intelligence needed to be an engineer, but to be able to support a household …
i enjoy it breaks all the rules for the time and place that takes place.
Enjoyed it
Secrets of the Zodiac Series –Mystery and Romance , great reading!
This story was a page-turner can’t put it down kind of book.
I love finding new authors and this one did not disappoint. The storyline was engrossing, the main characters as well as all of her staff were wonderful. Quite the page turner. The book was very well written and included everything one could want in a story – intrigue, steamy romance and at times a few chuckles as well. Can’t wait to continue …
Why do all writers think they have to include the detailed sex to make their stories interesting.! That is the reason I only give it a three.
With historicals, I usually go heavy on the highlanders. I must admit, I don’t even know what a Regency really is. Apparently, this is it. I couldn’t even begin to tell you if it was historically accurate, and unless someone was driving a Prius instead of a carriage, I probably wouldn’t have cared.
The story was good. It was entertaining and had …
I really enjoyed this story and the characters. We really got to know the characters and the story. I enjoyed all the twists and turns this story took. It is part of a series but can stand on its own.
Was a very good read. Had a lot about the type of gardens, hiuse, the ball s they went to. I could picture myself that and going to the balls.
Unique main character who is a very independent, self-sufficient female engineer in Victorian London. In addition to the usual romance, there is a nice bit of intrigue in the story line. A very enjoyable read.
Bad boys reign
Didn’t flow very well
Like the secret service cocept, didn’t enjoy the excessive emotional drama.
What a fun read! Great characters with lots of twists & plots. Love the lead characters!