About the Book
Sowerby, England, 1802
Miss
Genevieve Wilde—a magistrate’s daughter and independent heiress—is
determined to meet life’s challenges all on her own, just as her
late-father had taught her. So when her father’s pocket watch is stolen,
she will do anything to get it back, especially when the local
authorities prove incompetent.
Upon reading an advertisement in
the paper, she takes a chance and contacts a thief-taker to find the
watch. It’s a choice Ginny regrets when former Bow Street officer Jack
Travers arrives on her doorstep. He is frustratingly flirtatious,
irritatingly handsome, and entirely unpredictable, and Ginny wonders if
she’ll be able to resist such a man.
But after Ginny discovers
that the missing watch is just a small part of a larger, more
frightening plot against her, she needs Jack’s help more than ever. To
protect her home and her reputation, the two enter into a risky
charade—pretending Jack is her cousin so he can begin his investigation,
starting with the household staff. As they work together to unravel the
mystery, Ginny finds herself falling fast for her charismatic
thief-taker, leaving her heart in just as much danger as her life. (Goodreads)
Releases May 2, 2023! Pre-Order Here!
My Thoughts
Oh my goodness this book was fun to read. I think Joanna Barker's writing just gets better and better with each new book. This story has wonderful unique characters and a mystery that really added to the story line. The romance is clean and Ginny and Jack are superb opposites. There are a few twists and turns that I was not expecting and I was delighted at the adventure! I think readers will be surprised at this one because it is a bit different than the typical Regency Romance and I am thankful for it! This is a must read for 2023 especially if you enjoy clean Proper Romance and Joanna Barker. Her books really fun to read and I highly recommend them!
Five Stars.
"I received this book from Shadow Mountain Publisher for free. All opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review."
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