By Manda Collins
Ladies Most Scandalous Book 4
Star rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫
Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️
Blurb
Bestselling author Manda Collins continues the Ladies Most Scandalous series with this delightful, witty historical romance in which two friends reunite —and discover hidden feelings—perfect for fans of Evie Dunmore and Netflix's Bridgerton!
Jane Halliwell once dreamed of a home of her own—but those dreams (and her dowry) died with her father. Now, she works as a governess, preparing her charge for a future no longer within her reach. When her employer is murdered during a house party, however, Jane is forced back into the world of the ton. But stepping in as hostess will require working with the same lord who once broke her girlish heart.
Lord Adrian Fielding was too consumed with his job at the Foreign Office to pay young Jane much heed, but he always considered her a friend. Which is why he’s confounded by her icy demeanor now. More troubling still is his desire to melt the tensions between them. But his mentor’s murder means he must first find the culprit—and ensure Jane’s safety as she manages a house full of foreign dignitaries.
Only Jane insists on joining the investigation, and Adrian, despite all his diplomatic skills, finds himself seduced by her sharp wit and sparkling eyes. But with a vicious killer circling ever closer, will it soon be too late for their chance at forever?
Genre: Historical Romance
Read if you Like:
🌷 They protect each other
🌷 Murder mystery
🌷 He used to work for her father
🌷 Diplomat house party
🌷 Reluctant allies
My Thoughts:
I always look forward to a new Manda Collins book! She has a real talent for weaving romance into intrigue and mystery and this book is no exception!
I loved Adrian and Jane's connection right away. It was funny to see everyone around point out that he had feelings for her repeatedly and him not realize it himself. The poor guy was so jealous and didn't even realize it. I also liked Jane as a character. Her history as a diplomat's daughter made her an unusual character and she was fun to read about.
I enjoyed the mystery element of this book as well which is somewhat unusual for me. I often am just invested in the romance but I wanted to know the culprit in this case. It was also a lot of fun to see Adrian and Jane investigate together! I liked that at the end of the day they worked together as partners and had each other's backs.
If you like historical romance with a mystery plot Manda Collins is always my go-to recommendation!
Her older books are a bit more romance with a bit of mystery and the more recent ones are about equal romance and mystery. The plots are always interesting with strong and smart female characters.
🌶️🌶️ - This one has two spicy scenes that have very little description. I would describe it as door barely ajar.
Thanks to Netgalley and Forever for the eARC! All opinions are my own.
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