A tragic case of arson sends Sarah into hiding to escape the terrible fate of her family. She works as a common laborer, and is safe for thirteen years, until she receives an ominous note. Despite her disguise, the killer has caught up with her, and she is once again in danger from a man determined to silence all echoes from the past.
William, an inquiry agent, is consumed with curiosity when he … curiosity when he meets Sarah and hears about her case. And one look into her gray eyes has him hooked. Even though the evidence is scanty after so many years, he vows to assist her, unaware how events will challenge him both as a man of honor and as an investigator.
When a second attempt is made on Sarah’s life, William is forced to follow a treacherous path through the twisted, dark past. And his growing attraction to the independent woman proves just as dangerous. He needs a clear head to sift through the ashes of the old tragedy, with its hints of corruption reaching into the highest levels of Society. Above all, he must protect Sarah, regardless of personal cost.
Love must find a way to bring the two together and thwart a desperate arsonist, or the last survivor of the long-ago fire will die.
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This was a cute story to read. There were times it got a little slow but I still enjoyed it
Good book, believable, entertaining. Liked this book.
I liked this one.
it is hard to remember all about this one, or any I read, because I have been reading 4 -5 books a week 🙂
Interesting story. I didn’t have the ending completely figured out before I got there which is always a plus.
I enjoyed the main heroine Sarah alias, Samuel. So well written the character is believable. She’s spunky,adventurous and so confident. The hero who is thwarted quite often in the ways he tries to keep her safe.
A fun adventure! Didn’t want ro put it down as I wanted to know ” who did it”!
The tragedy and danger that surround Sarah really drew me in and I admired her a great deal. The role reversal of William and Sarah was also refreshing. She was tough, filthy and always hungry. A hard working independent loner. He was an aristocratic popinjay who lives in luxury. But opposites truly do attract, and Sarah needs Williams skills to keep her alive while solving the mystery of her very existence.. Full of intrigue and forbidden love.
A Good light summer read
Good character development. Nice details. It was a fun story even though how it all came together in the end was a bit too pat. I still enjoy it.
I liked the last. twist about Sarah being Mary that was great.
I enjoyed the characters very much. It had lots of twists and turns. I like the regency time period.
I did like this story. Overall was a good read. I loved the ending.
Outstanding read. I never saw the twists coming.
This is a very good story. Early in the story I began to care about these strong characters. There is an intriguing mystery to be solved and several twists and surprises that held my interest. Sarah is determined, smart, and mostly fearless. William is gallant, tenacious, ingenious. They match well together and must both endure much before being able to find their happily ever after. Great ending.
Harebrained Heroine – 1.5 Stars
Sarah was a nuisance, plain and simple. She hired William to investigate her case then proceeded to impede the investigation with her ill-conceived notions. She was so silly, it’s hard to believe she survived 13 years as a laborer – especially in her disguise. William’s character was dull. He did little else besides trying to talk sense to Sarah and rescuing her when she didn’t listen. The mystery portion of the story was the only thing that kept me reading. Watching Sarah get in her own way was tedious, and the other characters seemed bland and nonsensical.
Good clean read. I enjoyed reading a suspenseful historical romance. Will definitely be reading more by this author.
Dumb
It ups the ani in the Mills and Boone stakes. A really enjoyable light read.
Interesting story line, realistic characters, Sarah/Sam is fearless and relentless in pursuing answers to the mysterious burning down of her home many years ago resulting in the death of her entire family. Well balanced with mystery and romance.
Heroine had some issues. Ok reading
Too far fetched to be believable.