At the Spy’s Pleasure by Tina Gabrielle my review
Review Courtesy of April Hollingworth
This is the second book in the fabulous, In the Crown Secret Service series, and I’m loving it. Each book can be read as a standalone.
This book takes you on a journey into the past, during a time of dashing men and women in beautiful gowns, where dark deeds lie hidden behind a smile and danger lurks in the greed hidden behind a charming façade. Where a few good men must do what is necessary to protect Crown and Country, even if it means, becoming the lover of a woman who can disrupt his orderly life and make a mission that should be simple, become ever so much more dangerous.
The chemistry sparking between Gareth and Jane is practically combustible. Gareth tries to convince her to take a chance at the fire between them, after all neither of them wants anything other than passion. But will secrets and the dangerous mission, Gareth is on, keep them apart?
Opening Scene:
June 10, 1821 London
Tonight I will find a lover.
Jane’s pulse skittered with excitement as she stepped into the glittering ballroom.
The Review:
The widow Jane, Countess of Stanwell, has decided she has been denied a satisfying lover, after years of being ignored by her, now, deceased husband. A selfish man who preferred to ignore his young wife, for the pleasure found in gambling. Not knowing how to find a suitable lover, she does the logical thing; she gathers a list of eligible candidates. This list does not include the dangerously handsome (if far too arrogant) Gareth Ramsey. Until he steals from her a sinful from her more than willing lips.
Reputed as an arrogant barrister, Gareth’s real occupation is as a spy in His Majesty’s Service, and his suspect is on Jane’s list of possible lovers. With her life in danger, the only safe place for Jane is with him, and in his bed. But the infuriating woman is a complete distraction, and keeping her by his side while he’s in pursuit of his mission, might just put both their lives in danger.
Notable Scene:
He may be the most masculine man she knew, but he was too intense, and instinct told her that he was not a man to be trifled with. A woman could easily lose control of an affair with Gareth Ramsey.
And that wasn’t at all what she wanted.
She’d be far better off with the Simon Marburys of the ton.
Gareth took a step closer and Jane was suddenly nervous. She could smell his cologne, sandalwood and bergamot, and feel his black eyes taking in her features.
“I must return,” Jane said.
“Why so soon after your mad flight?”
She refused to allow him to bait her. “There is to be a champagne toast to the future happiness of the engaged couple.”
“Ah, and you’re eager to participate?” he asked, noting her interest on the dance floor.
She shrugged. “Yes, of course. They are fortunate to have found true love.”
Gareth scoffed. “Come now, my lady. Only fools believe in true love.”
Her gaze narrowed. “Are you calling me a fool?”
“It depends,” he drawled.
FTC Advisory: Ellie McMahon through Net Galley provided me with a copy of At the Spy’s Pleasure by Tina Gabrielle. Published through Entangled Scandalous, Entangled Publishing, LLC. Kindle Edition. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
