Danger and passion collide when a plucky young woman
becomes embroiled in a Bow Street investigation alongside a handsome officer.
London, 1803
As the daughter of a renowned actress, Verity Travers is a privileged lady of
high society—and the last woman one would suspect as having worked as a private
investigator. But she has hung up that dangerous hat to live the uninspiring
life of a gentlewoman. However, when she and her dearest friend become victims
of an armed robbery, Verity finds herself swept back into the clandestine world
of mystery and crime as she seeks to bring the thief to justice. There’s just
one complication: the persistent and dashingly handsome Bow Street Runner
Nathaniel Denning, who always seems to cross her path.
Verity is confident she could accomplish her work quickly if only Nathaniel
would stay out of her way. Focusing on the task at hand becomes more and more
difficult as his keen mind, quick wit, and determination to keep her out of
danger muddle her progress—and her heart.
When the two rival investigators learn they are both pursuing the same cunning
criminal, they must figure out how to navigate the delicate dance of
cooperation amid a backdrop of increasing peril and an irresistible passion
that sets their hearts ablaze.
My Thoughts:
This was a fun story that combined regency, romance, mystery, and a bit of danger into a delightful page turner. Verity Travers is a woman private investigator no more. She has decided to give that part of her life up. That is until she and family friends are robbed at gunpoint and her dearest friend is desperate for her help. Why won't Elizabeth tell her what is wrong and why does she need to get back what was stolen?
Enter Bow Street Runner Nathanial Denning, a quiet, confident, and very handsome man who is assigned to their case. He was such a fun character. He really didn't know what to think of Verity, her spunk and cleverness. He tried to put her in a woman's place, but he just couldn't. She surprised him at every turn, and he really fell hard for her.
I understood Verity as well. Always trying to put her best self out there so she doesn't lose her place in society. Her family situation is humbling, even though her mother is a great actress. The bond of familial love especially maternal is strong in this story. This is the second book in the series, and previous characters make a visit.
I was provided a copy of this novel from the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.
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