About the Book
From best-selling author Joanna Barker: Proper romance meets page-turning mystery in this captivating tale of danger, redemption, and love worth fighting for.
After years of whispered gossip and quiet exile in the countryside, Beatrice Lacey arrives in London determined to reclaim her life. But her resolve is shaken when she witnesses a horrific attack tied to a chilling high-profile murder case gripping the city.
Thrust into sudden danger, Beatrice finds herself under the reluctant protection of Alexander Rawlings—a brooding Bow Street officer with a guarded heart and a fierce sense of duty. Though it's clear he’d rather be chasing the killer than shielding a scandal-stained Society miss, their forced closeness begins to unravel his defenses. In the unnerving moments between danger and discovery, every sharp exchange and lingering glance fans a slow-burning connection—one neither of them expected and neither can resist.
With danger closing in and old wounds resurfacing, trust may be their only refuge—and love their most daring risk of all. (Goodreads)
Releases March 3rd!
My Thoughts
Oh ,what a joy it was to read this novel! This has been such a fun series continuing on with the Bow Street officers and their lives. This story took a turn I was not expecting and Beatrice is a character that took me by surprise. The first few chapters I wasn't sure if I liked Bea or not but I warmed up to her quickly and found myself giggling and smiling at her antics. There is an excellent mystery within the pages but also a delightful country estate where we really get to know Bea and Alexander. The romance is sweet and so well written. I loved getting a peek into the lives of the previous characters from the first two books in the series. I simply could not put this book down. I stayed up way too late to discover the ending and I have no regrets. If you enjoy swoony historical romance this is the book for you!
Five Stars.
"I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley. All opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review."
