At the Spy’s Pleasure by Tina Gabrielle

Title: At the Spy’s Pleasure – In the Crown’s Secret Service #2

Author: Tina Gabrielle

Publisher: Entangled Scandalous, Entangled Publishing

Published: May 26th, 2015

Rating: 4/5

Set in 1821, London, this story ‘stars’ Jane, the widowed Countess of Stanwell. She’s always been ‘good’ and done as she’s told. First following her family’s instructions, including who she should marry, and then having years of marriage to a man who preferred horses and gambling to his young wife before he committed suicide. Now, after two years of mourning, she’s ready to live for herself – starting with finding herself a satisfactory lover. She consults her friend and together they make a list of possible candidates…. though she only puts the initials of the man she’s most attracted too, Gareth Ramsey.

Gareth Ramsey is the second son of an Earl and a barrister famed for helping rich husbands divorce their wives. Secretly he’s also a spy in His Majesty’s service and he finds that the suspect he is currently investigating is on Jane’s list of possible lovers. He finds he is also disturbed to find he’s not top of the list! Neither wants marriage or commitment but, with her reputation and life in danger, their attraction so strong, will they be able to resist each other?

With a feisty, independent but naive female lead, an alpha, arrogant, ‘determined not to succumb’ male lead and a crime to be uncovered this is a great read. The author makes it easy to relate to and empathise with the characters. Gareth’s undercover spy work and his determination to keep Jane safe add to the mix, making this a book I have no hesitation in recommending. You do not need to read any other books in this series to enjoy this one – but you may, like me, be tempted to do so!

Thanks to the author, publishers and NetGalley, too, for letting me read an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 

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