Get Book One in the excitingly dangerous King’s Rogues series from Bestselling Author Elizabeth Ellen Carter. Spies abound in this thrilling Regency Historical Romance!England, 1804Refused his rightful promotion, Adam Hardacre quits the Royal Navy in disgust and is quickly approached with an intriguing proposition to serve his country undercover.His first assignment takes him home to Cornwall to … assignment takes him home to Cornwall to expose traitors plotting a French invasion of England. There, he meets newly unemployed governess, Olivia Collins, who has stumbled upon a hidden secret from Adam’s past – his youthful summer love affair with the local squire’s daughter. It is a tragic history that brings Adam and Olivia closer than is wise.
However, with the attraction deepening to something more, neither realize that Olivia unwittingly holds the key to his mission.
As Adam infiltrates the plot, Olivia finds out the shocking truth behind his lost love’s death many years ago, and both their lives are in danger. But their growing relationship is clouded by suspicion. Who can and cannot be trusted – anyone or no one?
Or… even each other?
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Adam Hardacre was pressed into the navy as a sixteen year old boy. Now twenty years later he is hoping to win a good promotion. There is a war going on with France and the Navy needs all it’s experienced men.
Olivia Collins is no longer needed as a governess. The girl she has looked after for the last ten years is off to London with her mother. Olivia will help the lawyer and servants prepare the house for sale, while applying for another post.
There are lots of mysteries to solve in this story and a great deal of danger for our main characters . It’s nice to have our hero and heroine come from ordinary working class stock. Their struggles are something we can all relate to.
This is part of a series but easily read on it’s own. It will however tempt you to read the others.
I loved it.
Well Written But Slow To Unravel
The element of mystery was intriguing, but the plot wasn’t very suspenseful. The writing did well at painting pictures of events, but the pacing was slow, and I found myself nearing boredom at times. Also, although Adam had a fiery spirit and Olivia was smart and resourceful, both seemed dull somehow. The spy operation carried more weight than the romance in this one.
A wonderful start to the series
This is a wonderful first book in a series that shows great promise. The plot is full of , twists and turns, as well as a surprise or two. The characters are strong and portrayed wonderfully. This book will suit all those who love risky historical romances that have a bit of suspense.
I like romances with a mystery and this was a decent one.
This is a real page turner I hated to see it end.
I really enjoyed it. It was different from most other of these type of stories.
A fun read and easy to finish in a day.
loved the book
Such a good story! Loved the intrigue
Terrific story about a man, Adam, is a twenty year English navy man denied promotion because of his lack of social standing. At least, that is part of the reason. He becomes engaged in intrigue as a result of changes in his life and meets Olivia, a young governess whose charges have moved on and she is in between positions.
Olivia discovers information regarding Adam’s past that she shares with him which only adds to their increasing bond. The two are attracted to each other and their relationship becomes more than just a case of mutual lust as they are drawn into a world of spying and danger during a time of war.
This is the first in a series and I really enjoyed it, I am looking forward to the next!
Adam Hardacre was passed over for for a promotion to Lieutenant in the Navy again. Angry and disgusted he resigns. Wondering what he is going to do with his life he is approached by men wanting him to spy for the government. Olivia is a governess who is soon to be without a job. When she stays at an inn she meets Adam whom she has heard lots of stories about. This story is full of mystery and intrigue. Very enjoyable to read. Adam and Olivia were destined to be in love. I would definitely recommend reading this one!
Becoming a Lieutenant in the Royal Navy was what dreams are made of, especially for Adam Hardacre. He had passed the testing twice and was denied again because his social standing. Adam was the son of a carpenter and not a member of society; so, he was refused a higher rank. In disgust he quits the Navy and is approached with an offer to serve his country undercover. Olivia Collins had been a governess at Kenstec House for Squire Denton’s daughter for ten years and after his death; she stayed to help his lawyer close the estate. Adam and Olivia become friends as they both adjust to surviving the obstacles in their lives. Elizabeth Ellen Carter has written a lively account of mystery, hidden secrets, wonderful characters, romance and of course, spies. This is one you do not want to miss.
An adventure that grabs hold until the end! Adam, previously of the Royal Navy, is approached by and ends up working for the Kings Rouges, the Crowns spy network who look for traitors. His first assignment is to root out a group planning an invasion by the French. Going to Cornwall, his home, he runs into Olivia, who finds out some information about Adam’s past.
The story takes off with secrets, intrigue and truths that come out that could harm those near. As Adam and Olivia work together, they grow close but have a hard time trusting each other. Can the real traitors be exposed? Will the two come together?
If you have read The Cosairs series by Elizabeth, this was actually set before that time. Prepare to be enthralled in this fantastic story! Cannot wait for more!