He’s the most irritating, inscrutable, insufferable lord in the kingdom. Also nosy, managing, and manipulative, and a man who’s made an art of revenge.She ought to know better than to encourage his attentions. But…he’s rich, and when an impossible debt from her past comes due, theft seems the only answer.What had he missed about her?She’s nobly born, and proper. If he wanted a wife, she’d be … her?
She’s nobly born, and proper. If he wanted a wife, she’d be perfect.
But she’s gone missing, along with a priceless painting he needs for revenge on one last enemy.
Avenging his own honor is everything—until that of his lady is threatened.
Avenging the Earl’s Lady, Book Five in the Sons of the Spy Lord Series is a 230 page stand-alone romance.
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Book five of the Sons of the Spy Lord series a well written story with suspense, drama, danger, twists, turns, theft, and romance. I enjoyed reading Lady Jane and Shaldon, the Spy Lord’s story of a painting that will bring them together. I hope there is going to be more stories to come. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lady Jane is in desperate need of 1,000 pounds to pay off her son’s gambling debt. But how can she come up with the money without attracting attention to her precarious situation? The answer stares her straight in the face when she stumbles upon a painting Shaldon, the Spy Lord, covets to reap revenge on an old enemy. Can she get away with stealing a prized possession from Shaldon or will she become his next target for revenge when he discovers it and her gone?
Shaldon wants Lady Jane under his roof and in his bed. Her independent spirit awakens emotions dormant for many years. When she and his painting disappear, he believes his old rival, the Duque, has captured them both. He does some digging and realizes Lady Jane is right under his nose. But why would she need to steal it? The more he uncovers, the more his true feelings for her surface. He loves her. His new mission: to prove to her he’s a changed man. Can he leave his past life behind and forge a new future with Lady Jane?
What a beautiful mature romance by one of my favourite Regency romance authors. Not only does this include an older couple, both past their prime (according to the Ton), but the children of both Jane and Shaldon help to bring these two together.
The best part, for me, is the bantering between Lady Jane and Shaldon. She certainly keeps him on his toes and with one look, one touch, he unleashes passion in her she never knew existed. They hold tight to their secrets, afraid to reveal them, but when both of their lives are at stake, they’ll have no choice but to succumb to the love they share.
There’s plenty of action, spy intrigue and suspense. There’s even a duel with a surprise participant. I whipped through the pages as fast as possible because I simply needed to know what happened next.
This is book five in the Sons of the Spy Lord series yet it can be read as a standalone. I haven’t read the other books in the series and I didn’t have any trouble understanding what was going on and the multitude of characters.
If you’re looking for a romantic suspense set in the Regency era, pick this up today. If you’re looking for a historical romance with a mature couple, you’ll love Avenging the Earl’s Lady.
Disclaimer: I received an ARC from the author in the hopes I’d review it.
Favorite Character/Quote: Lady Jane. From the first page, I connected with her spirit and fortitude. She’s gone through so much and has a right to hate Shaldon yet she can’t help but fall in love with him. Her strength lies in her love for both her son and for Shaldon. She’s his equal in every way and I loved every minute of her story.
My Rating: 5 stars
He is a spy and he is a pain with it all. He is help bent on revenge. She is everything a lady should be but when the past comes forward she is now in trouble. So when he comes calling she goes with it. She steals a picture he needs to get revenge. Why has she taken it? Can he find her? Will he be able to save her when she goes missing? See how it will end
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A delightful story that sets two mature people together which I adored. She needs money quick to get her son out of trouble. He has a prized painting that would settle that debt, but can she get away with taking it?
Ingrigue, spies, suspense, an undeniable attraction and desire that two cannot deny. Everything I enjoy in a historical romantic suspense that had me captured until I turned the last page.
Loved it!
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Avenging the Earl’s Lady is the 5th book in the Sons of the Spy Lord series. I haven’t read the rest of the series but plan on doing so. The book grabbed your attention and held it until the end with all the suspense, drama, and twists. It included family members from previous books so I think reading the series from the beginning would be best.
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Can a spy fall in love?
In this book, that question will be answered. Lady Jane needs money and let’s face it with a kid like that she really does not need enemies, but if she does what she planned there is a real good chance that is what will occur and as an enemy, she could have not picked the worse person. Then our spy finds his match in the lovely Lady Jane. An interesting book with such great characters loved the book. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
I liked that this book featured an older couple as the hero and heroine and enjoyed some of their antics, but i found myself a little lost at times with the events of the past books that i didn’t know off. A short and easy read to pick when you want a funny and romantic story.
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