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Lily Dawson, dubbed the Countess of Charm by the Prince Regent himself, plays the role of the courtesan flawlessly while her real purpose is spying in the service of the Crown. Her mission now is to seduce a duke to test his true loyalties. She'll do it, even though the man she really wants is Andrew Booth-Payne, Earl of Darlington—the duke's son.
Andrew is furious when he finds himself rivaling his father for Lily's attention. When he uncovers Lily's mission, Andrew is faced with impossible choices. It seems he is destined to betray either his family, his country, or the longings of his own heart...
My thoughts:
Lily is a courtesan...but not really. She is a spy for the Crown and she has also been taught by the Countess of Sinclair to sort of be a courtesan. Her reputation is forever in the gutter but at least her body is clean. She knows she can be charming, but she also know she is not as pretty as the two other famous courtesans (previous books). Also she has been in love with an earl called Andrew for ages.
Andrew is the son of a duke. A duke who wants Lily. A duke who just lost his duchess. So Andrew is not happy, but who can blame him. Sure he is a bit mad at Lily at times then but again, who can blame him?
These two had great chemistry. She had once pined for him, he had pined for her friend. Now they argue and you know I love a good banter.
There is also the mystery part when Lily needs to find out if the Duke is a traitor. So it will get a bit suspenseful in the end, and of course these two will argue and get a bit passionate too.
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Mass Market Paperback, 324 pages
Published March 4th 2014 by Sourcebooks Casablanca
Jewels of the Ton #3
Historical romance
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I just adore spy stories, especially historical. It creeps me out a bit that the father and the son want the same woman, though. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat review.
It was a bit euww, but hey can't blame them
DeleteI do love good banter! Lily and Andrew have some complicated relationship stuff to work out, but it sounds like fun to watch them sort through it. Great review!
ReplyDeleteI always like a good banter and these two sure do it well
DeleteI love the mystery and spy aspect!
ReplyDeleteI sure liked it
DeleteEither you are a whore or you are not. Next please! ;p
ReplyDeleteNot then ;)
DeleteLol @ anachronist.
ReplyDeleteI might have to check out the first book in the series.
She is grumpy ;)
DeleteSounds fun! Do you think it can be read as stand-alone?
ReplyDelete(Sorry been MIA a bit - busy week. *Waves*)
It can as I have not read book 2 but did read book 1
DeleteCool! :)
DeleteI'm not sure about this one. I think I'll pass.
ReplyDeleteHappens
DeleteOooh a sexy spy story, quite interesting!
ReplyDeleteI do like my spies
DeleteThis does sound interesting, but I agree with Victoria, can this be read as a stand-alone? Glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteYes it the answer :)
DeleteLooking forward to Lily's story.
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DeleteIt was sure different but it makes sense, they see a lot
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fun and I do enjoy good banter too.
ReplyDeleteIt's always amusing to read about
DeleteAt least Monday's out of the way...
ReplyDeleteOnly 4 days left then
DeleteLooks like a good historical romance. Love the color of that dress too.
ReplyDeleteI want it
DeleteGood chemistry and good banter? I'm in!!
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DeleteI like the sound of this one. It's rare to have a spy girl as heroine in historical romances. I need to try this author!
ReplyDeleteMostly the guy but Galen always mixes it up and uses both
DeleteI, like everyone else, love spy stories too ;) Toss in good chemistry and banter, and I'm in. I've got a new HR author to check out!
ReplyDeleteShe has more spies so check them out :D
DeleteVery interesting! Mainly in books like these the men get to be the spies. ^.^
ReplyDeleteSo true, good for her to get to be one then too
DeleteYay spies! I like the sound of this one, it's going on the list for sure:)
ReplyDeleteSpies are awesome ;=)
DeleteThis sounds ok but not too exciting. I like the cover though - the color anyway.
ReplyDeleteGreat blue, loving it
DeleteI really liked Galen's True Spies -- it was cute and sweet -- so I'll have to get this one.
ReplyDeleteThough them not knowing felt a bit silly
DeleteLovely review B, thank you. One day I will read her books.
ReplyDeleteOhhh, the father and son had a thing of Lily. That could be awkward!
ReplyDeleteHaha, oh YES
DeleteI have this whole series on my list! Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get to read it one day :)
DeleteIt was amusing
ReplyDeleteI wish I had time to try a few of these historical reads out. :)
ReplyDeleteThey are fun
DeleteI read an earlier series by Galen and really liked it but have lost track of her books a bit! Need to get back to them.
ReplyDeleteThe....spy series?
DeleteThe Brothers of the Revolution series.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I think I read only like one from that one
DeleteGreat chemistry ... I'm in!
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