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Wicked Lies
Dear Reader,
I may be a decorated Captain in the Royal Navy, but to the Sons of Liberty, I am known as Merlin—a daredevil who defies the British Townsend Act of 1767 by smuggling tea into the colonies.
Before I knew it, I was arrested along with a suspiciously beautiful young woman, set to be hung the following morning. Thankfully the fiery Catherine Bellamy and I escaped—though I hardly trust the sultry-eyed woman. No matter the temptation she presents, I can't forget it was she who lured me into the trap that nearly left me dead. Even if she didn't do so knowingly, she certainly knows the identity of who did—and I will do anything to see justice rendered. Though why can I think of little else than keeping Catherine safe—and preoccupied with my kiss?
—Julian Reece Lambert
I may be a decorated Captain in the Royal Navy, but to the Sons of Liberty, I am known as Merlin—a daredevil who defies the British Townsend Act of 1767 by smuggling tea into the colonies.
Before I knew it, I was arrested along with a suspiciously beautiful young woman, set to be hung the following morning. Thankfully the fiery Catherine Bellamy and I escaped—though I hardly trust the sultry-eyed woman. No matter the temptation she presents, I can't forget it was she who lured me into the trap that nearly left me dead. Even if she didn't do so knowingly, she certainly knows the identity of who did—and I will do anything to see justice rendered. Though why can I think of little else than keeping Catherine safe—and preoccupied with my kiss?
—Julian Reece Lambert
- GenresHistorical Romance
320 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 29, 2002
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About the author
Laura Renken
4 books8 followersAlso writes historical romance as Melody Thomas.
Multi-published author Laura Renken is a romance industry RIO Dorothy Parker Reviewer's Choice Award finalist, Golden Heart finalist, Maggie finalist, and a winner of the prestigious Holt Medallion for her novels. She is a wordsmith, a creator of dreams, and a passionate believer in happy endings. A product of 13 schools and 22 moves stretching across the United States and Europe, she is a self-proclaimed gypsy, whose passion for writing developed at an early age while living overseas where she acquired an appreciation for historical intrigue.
Renken graduated with a degree in criminal justice from the University of Oklahoma. She lives near Chicago where she writes full-time.
Multi-published author Laura Renken is a romance industry RIO Dorothy Parker Reviewer's Choice Award finalist, Golden Heart finalist, Maggie finalist, and a winner of the prestigious Holt Medallion for her novels. She is a wordsmith, a creator of dreams, and a passionate believer in happy endings. A product of 13 schools and 22 moves stretching across the United States and Europe, she is a self-proclaimed gypsy, whose passion for writing developed at an early age while living overseas where she acquired an appreciation for historical intrigue.
Renken graduated with a degree in criminal justice from the University of Oklahoma. She lives near Chicago where she writes full-time.
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December 6, 2008
Be prepared for a dangerously sexy and heroic hero in Reece Lambert. He really got my heart beating. I thought the storyline was good and enjoyed the strong-willed, independent heroine Catherine. But this books is all about Reece.
November 7, 2009
Very hard to get into with all the goings on between the Brittish and the Colonists, but after awhile I started to understand what was going on. The romance was pretty good and that's what made the story. There could have been less intrigue going on making everything confusing most of the book. I gave four stars just for the romance.
January 19, 2026
It's not bad. It's just... fine. Adequately fine. The kind of book you finish, close, and immediately forget the character names of.
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