Keeping her safe is difficult, keeping a proper distance from her is downright impossible.
Lady Lily Drummond understands only too well the danger of spy work. Her father, a preeminent master spy, has been missing for months, and her brother barely survived his final mission for the Crown. Lily is still determined to help find her father, no matter how hard her brother and his best friend try to … friend try to keep her in the dark.
Busy trying to untangle the web of deceit surrounding the Earl of Windor’s disappearance, Crown spy Gray Masterson also has to ensure Lily Drummond, the gangly, awkward child who was his constant shadow growing up, doesn’t get herself ruined at her London debut. But the girl with scraped knees and elbows has evolved into a lush, sensual beauty surrounded by a bevy of suitors.
Realizing Lily is going to investigate on her own if he doesn’t let her join the hunt for her missing father, Gray assumes he can give Lily a few minor tasks to pacify her, but he quickly learns she is a valuable asset. Moreover, she fairly crackles with life and warmth—things he craves after his dark years in service.
Warning: This book contains spies, scandals, naughty liaisons in houses of ill repute, men who think they know everything and women who know they do not.
Author’s Note: This book is a re-release with the same cover and content
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So much fun to read! Be still my beating heart! =D
A wonderful start to the series
This is a delightful start to what promises to be a great series. The plot is full of suspense and intrigue, with strong characters who have plenty of determination to overcome their foes and achieve their goals. All those who love steamy historical romances/thrillers will love this book.
What a great book. Love the characters and their actions.
This fun and sexy take on the “best friend’s sister” trope had some truly delightful scenes–including a hilarious cute-meet. I loved the characters and their complicated interactions, as Gray comes to terms with how Lily fits into his dangerous life. He was a little too high-handed at times, but it all comes to a satisfying conclusion in the end.
I admit it; I am hooked on Regency novels! As soon as I finished this first installment of Spies and Lovers Book 1, I was ready for book 2. Enjoyed both very much.
Loved the banter between the characters! Wonderfully entertaining!
Wonderful story with lots of action and adventure. A strong female character who is coming in to her own.
Wonderful romantic must read with witty charcters.
Continually want to know what is going to happen next.
Good read!
Enjoyed characters immensely. When I catch up on my other books will be following up with her other books.
just loved the characters. Couldn’t wait to read the next one
4 1/2*STARS *
Lily Drummond is determined to help find her missing father, Earl of Windors and a master spy for the Crown. He’s been missing for several months. Her brother Rafe and Gray Masterson grew up together and are also spies for the Crown. It’s been several years since Gray’s seen Lily. He doesn’t recognize her at first at a ball. Then is immediately dumbfounded. His overprotective responsive to Lily is interfering with the search for her father. It’s what love does to a spy. Lily turns out to be an asset to the job. Not bad for another spy in the family. The hunt for an unpredictable villain leads to more than one murder. Constant danger follows the clues to finding the Earl. A well written mystery with romance, danger and steamy sex!
Adventurous, Intriguing & Suspenseful
This story was full of Suspense & Adventure.
Albeit, I had a hard time reading through the 1st half of the Book. It truly dragged on
But the 2nd half was Absolutely Wonderful!
Lily was a little annoying. She constantly kept ignoring Gray’s pleading/commands to stay put, & she kept putting herself in danger of being ruined/hurt or killed.
Gray worked as a spy for the crown & after 8 years away he loses a wager to his best friend Rafe, Lily’s brother. He now has to look out for Lily during her debut, her 1st season.
Gray & Lily are so attracted to one another yet Gray finds he doesn’t wish to upset his best friend Rafe & feels Lily should find a husband who is a member of the ton worth her breeding. Yet he is so jealous of any man who is seeking her attention.
Better than I expected
I loved this book. Lily and Gray made a great couple, and I loved the romance and the action and adventure. A delightful read.
Good reading when you closed indoors all the time
I would read this book again.
Fast paced and lively
This is a classic alpha falls in love with a strong woman, and the strong woman proves she doesn’t need an alpha. I liked the overall arc of the story, but the characters and plot were a little overblown for my taste.