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Against his better judgment, Lieutenant Jeb Danvers undertakes one last secret mission for the Queen. She has made him an offer he cannot help but accept. One that will secure his financial future. But when he discovers that the jewels she has sent him to recover are in the possession of the beautiful Mariah MacFarlane, he knows the jewels aren’t the only things in need of rescue.
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124 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 26, 2017
About the author
Laura Landon
69 books367 followersLaura Landon taught high school for ten years before leaving the classroom to open her own ice-cream shop. As much as she loved serving up sundaes and malts from behind the counter, she closed up shop after penning her first novel. Now she spends nearly every waking minute writing, guiding her heroes and heroines to find their happily ever afters.
She is the author of more than a dozen historical novels, including SILENT REVENGE, INTIMATE DECEPTION, and her newest Montlake Romance release, INTIMATE SURRENDER.
Her books are enjoyed by readers around the world and you can find out more about her by visiting her website at www.lauralandon.com
She is the author of more than a dozen historical novels, including SILENT REVENGE, INTIMATE DECEPTION, and her newest Montlake Romance release, INTIMATE SURRENDER.
Her books are enjoyed by readers around the world and you can find out more about her by visiting her website at www.lauralandon.com
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December 15, 2017
Lieutenant Jeb Danvers is a former spy and “traitor” who has no desire to resume his work for the crown, but when Her Majesty makes him an offer that he cannot refuse, he agrees to take one last mission.
His mission is to travel to Scotland and find out who sent the Queen a jewel from a crown that was stolen years ago and assumed lost and retrieve the rest of the jewels. The package sent to the Queen was traced back to the MacFarlane clan and Jeb is expected to use his family connections to gain entrance.
Jeb’s father, the Earl of Stafford went to school with Laird MacFarlane and Jeb uses that connection to stay with him for a few days. He hopes to find the person who sent the jewels and return to England as quickly as possible.
Jeb meets Mariah MacFarlane shortly after he arrives and knows he has found the person who sent the jewel – but why? Why would Mariah turn on her own father?
Mariah MacFarlane is impressed by the Englishman sent by the Queen and out of loyalty to her English mother, she will do all she can to help him retrieve and return the jewels, but she has one condition, she goes to London with Jeb. She knows once her father learns of her deeds, there will be no going back to Scotland - - - ever.
Jeb doesn’t want Mariah to be involved, any more than she already is, but knows her life will be forfeit if she stays. Over the few days spent in her company, he has come to admire her and he cannot deny their mutual attraction, but until the jewels are safely returned to the Queen and Mariah’s father has been brought to justice, there can be no future for them.
As they travel to London, Mariah shares her reasons for turning on her father and also admits to the attraction between them, however, there is no time to explore their deeper feelings as they are being pursued by her father and his men. They narrowly escape the first attack, but are not so lucky the next time. Jeb is shot and Mariah risks her own life to save him.
They hide out at Caleb’s house and Mariah nurses Jeb back to health. They both know they are in love, but until they can find a way to keep her father away from her – there is no way they can have a real relationship. When Jeb’s father shows up at Caleb’s house, he insists that Jeb and Mariah return with him. He has a plan to draw out her father and end the standoff once and for all.
Unfortunately, things do not go as planned and Mariah is shot and in grave danger of losing her life. This is when Jeb realizes that she is the love of his life and that he cannot imagine life without her.
This was a short novella, but of the three I’ve read, this was hands down the best of the bunch. I loved this story, it is well written, flows perfectly, it has amazing depth for such a short book, it has a lot of action, some warmish love scenes, a lot of heart break, a visit from the Queen and from the other “traitors” and finally, a beautifully done HEA.
This is the third book in the series, but it could easily be read as a standalone title with no problems at all. I highly recommend this story and can’t wait for Caleb’s book!!
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC provided to me by NetGalley and the publisher.*
His mission is to travel to Scotland and find out who sent the Queen a jewel from a crown that was stolen years ago and assumed lost and retrieve the rest of the jewels. The package sent to the Queen was traced back to the MacFarlane clan and Jeb is expected to use his family connections to gain entrance.
Jeb’s father, the Earl of Stafford went to school with Laird MacFarlane and Jeb uses that connection to stay with him for a few days. He hopes to find the person who sent the jewels and return to England as quickly as possible.
Jeb meets Mariah MacFarlane shortly after he arrives and knows he has found the person who sent the jewel – but why? Why would Mariah turn on her own father?
Mariah MacFarlane is impressed by the Englishman sent by the Queen and out of loyalty to her English mother, she will do all she can to help him retrieve and return the jewels, but she has one condition, she goes to London with Jeb. She knows once her father learns of her deeds, there will be no going back to Scotland - - - ever.
Jeb doesn’t want Mariah to be involved, any more than she already is, but knows her life will be forfeit if she stays. Over the few days spent in her company, he has come to admire her and he cannot deny their mutual attraction, but until the jewels are safely returned to the Queen and Mariah’s father has been brought to justice, there can be no future for them.
As they travel to London, Mariah shares her reasons for turning on her father and also admits to the attraction between them, however, there is no time to explore their deeper feelings as they are being pursued by her father and his men. They narrowly escape the first attack, but are not so lucky the next time. Jeb is shot and Mariah risks her own life to save him.
They hide out at Caleb’s house and Mariah nurses Jeb back to health. They both know they are in love, but until they can find a way to keep her father away from her – there is no way they can have a real relationship. When Jeb’s father shows up at Caleb’s house, he insists that Jeb and Mariah return with him. He has a plan to draw out her father and end the standoff once and for all.
Unfortunately, things do not go as planned and Mariah is shot and in grave danger of losing her life. This is when Jeb realizes that she is the love of his life and that he cannot imagine life without her.
This was a short novella, but of the three I’ve read, this was hands down the best of the bunch. I loved this story, it is well written, flows perfectly, it has amazing depth for such a short book, it has a lot of action, some warmish love scenes, a lot of heart break, a visit from the Queen and from the other “traitors” and finally, a beautifully done HEA.
This is the third book in the series, but it could easily be read as a standalone title with no problems at all. I highly recommend this story and can’t wait for Caleb’s book!!
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC provided to me by NetGalley and the publisher.*
December 26, 2017
If the Queen asked you to track down some stolen jewels, would you help? Only if you were Lieutenant Jeb Danvers, part of an elite team known as the Traitor's Club that had spied for the Crown during the war and had barely survived. But also if you needed more resources to claim your dream and the crown offered them for your service. The key was coming out alive and Jeb had all intentions if possible of accomplishing that goal. He travels to Scotland to visit Laird MacFarlane, a school friend of his fathers who is suspected of hiding the jewels. He meets Mariah MacFarlane, his daughter and finds that she is the one who had contacted the Queen.. Desperate to escape her father and get the jewels back to England, home of her deceased mother, is all that Mariah can think about. She finds out her father has nefarious plans for the money the jewels can bring and she is determined to stop him. This is where the adventure and suspense begins as Jeb and Mariah try to make it back to England without being killed. This was an action packed novella, though short packed a punch with the storyline. Laura Landon delivers again with a tale that will keep you going and make you want to read all the books in this series.
June 11, 2018
A Real Jewel 💎
With one last mission Lieutenant Jeb Danvers will discover far more than he anticipates or promised to deliver for the Queen. A wonderful, fast paced adventure filled with amazing characters, mystery, intrigue, and a beautiful love story.
With one last mission Lieutenant Jeb Danvers will discover far more than he anticipates or promised to deliver for the Queen. A wonderful, fast paced adventure filled with amazing characters, mystery, intrigue, and a beautiful love story.
February 6, 2018
Well this was definitely a step up for the last book in this series.
Jeb, is the third installment of The Traitor's Club series. He accepts one last mission for the Queen and it's to go to freaking Scotland. HELLO! Sign me up for that kind of trip please!?!
OF course this trip isn't all pleasure, no he has to work. Meh! Well, Jeb has to use his family connections to get inside the MacFarlane clan to snoop around and see if they actually have the Queen's jewels. He meets the person who sent the message and some jewels and is completely shocked. WHY? Well it's MacFarlane's daughter Mariah who sent them.
Then there's the whole will they or wont they just get together throughout the book. Plus the whole will her dad find out what she did? Yeah, lots of waiting for certain moments to happen but I ate that shit up. Again, this is like 100 pages and can be read very quickly, 30 minutes tops.
It takes the both of them being shot for them to realize that they freaking love each other. I'M SORRY BUT WHY DID I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THAT?!? I knew from the beginning.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It's probably my favorite so far.
I can't wait to write Caleb's review next!
Jeb, is the third installment of The Traitor's Club series. He accepts one last mission for the Queen and it's to go to freaking Scotland. HELLO! Sign me up for that kind of trip please!?!
OF course this trip isn't all pleasure, no he has to work. Meh! Well, Jeb has to use his family connections to get inside the MacFarlane clan to snoop around and see if they actually have the Queen's jewels. He meets the person who sent the message and some jewels and is completely shocked. WHY? Well it's MacFarlane's daughter Mariah who sent them.
Then there's the whole will they or wont they just get together throughout the book. Plus the whole will her dad find out what she did? Yeah, lots of waiting for certain moments to happen but I ate that shit up. Again, this is like 100 pages and can be read very quickly, 30 minutes tops.
It takes the both of them being shot for them to realize that they freaking love each other. I'M SORRY BUT WHY DID I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THAT?!? I knew from the beginning.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It's probably my favorite so far.
I can't wait to write Caleb's review next!
December 20, 2017
Laura Landon is also one of those authors whose books I buy without even looking at the blurb because every book I've read so far has been amazing. The Traitor's Club series is her latest series and I really love those guys. We married off Hugh and Ford in the other two books and now Jeb is on his way to Scotland, right in the middle of intrigue, rebellion and - of course- danger. This assignment is meant to be his very last one, a special one that comes directly from the Queen herself who has promised him a very nice and useful reward.
Well, when he arrives in Scotland and gets to know his host's daughter Mariah, he might find that some unexpected rewards are the ones that really count. Oh, right, you have to get away first, preferably alive, to make things even more complicated. Let's just say that his host might think that Jeb has taken something of value on his trip back, maybe even two things and somehow things very soon get very rough.
Jeb and Mariah are a wonderful couple, tough, lovable, charming and so very much in love with each other that you can almost see the sparks flying off the pages.I really loved those two and I also loved the way the Traitors were there when one of their own needed them. The story is captivating and well told, keeping me glued to my reader from the first page on. I'm so looking forward to the next book in the series!
Well, when he arrives in Scotland and gets to know his host's daughter Mariah, he might find that some unexpected rewards are the ones that really count. Oh, right, you have to get away first, preferably alive, to make things even more complicated. Let's just say that his host might think that Jeb has taken something of value on his trip back, maybe even two things and somehow things very soon get very rough.
Jeb and Mariah are a wonderful couple, tough, lovable, charming and so very much in love with each other that you can almost see the sparks flying off the pages.I really loved those two and I also loved the way the Traitors were there when one of their own needed them. The story is captivating and well told, keeping me glued to my reader from the first page on. I'm so looking forward to the next book in the series!
December 26, 2017
This story features Jeb Danvers, one of four members of a team of spies for the queen during the Crimean War dubbed the Traitor’s Club. Jeb was captured and tortured during the war and wants nothing more than a peaceful life in the country breeding horses. Dangerous secret missions are in his past until he his asked to go undercover to Scotland to recover jewels stolen from England two hundred years ago. His reward for succeeding at the mission is an Arabian Stallion that would be a great boon to his stable, so he reluctantly accepts. When he arrives in Scotland he discovers that Mariah MacFarlane, the daughter of his host, is his contact. Can he trust her? If he does, can they escape and make it back to England safely? They agree to try. What follows is a wild race back to London.
Laura Landon delivers a tightly woven, fast-paced plot and strong characters. In this story she manages to weave a wonderful love story into a great adventure. The other Traitors are all here, and we meet Jeb’s father. Jeb’s story is an exciting addition to The Traitor’s Club series. I highly recommend it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The review is voluntary; the comments are my own.
Laura Landon delivers a tightly woven, fast-paced plot and strong characters. In this story she manages to weave a wonderful love story into a great adventure. The other Traitors are all here, and we meet Jeb’s father. Jeb’s story is an exciting addition to The Traitor’s Club series. I highly recommend it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The review is voluntary; the comments are my own.
March 22, 2021
Brave Scottish lass
Jeb has missed some excitement from his spy days but not enough to relive the horrors that almost cost him his life! Offered a special assignment from the queen is a chance to have enough founds to start a horse farm and one of the greatest Arabian horses to hit England! Its an opportunity of a lifetime but of course there is huge risks!
Mariah knows her father is mentally unbalanced so she took steps to put her father and their castle under the Queen of England notice!
Mariah is gorgeous and she and Jeb instantly bound. Jeb is handsome and his father was a friend of Mariah dad several years ago so visiting is not so far fetch! They formulate a plan to get the jewels out of the castle by leaving separately to ensure the success of this mission to avoid a war! The best laid plans and all! But Mariah is a very strong woman no swooning miss here! If you love a lot of action, handsome heroes survival of the absolute fittest amongst attempted murder, well meaning parents and friends along with self sacrifice! If that is enough well let’s throw in an appearance of the queen then this one won't let you put it down!!!
Jeb has missed some excitement from his spy days but not enough to relive the horrors that almost cost him his life! Offered a special assignment from the queen is a chance to have enough founds to start a horse farm and one of the greatest Arabian horses to hit England! Its an opportunity of a lifetime but of course there is huge risks!
Mariah knows her father is mentally unbalanced so she took steps to put her father and their castle under the Queen of England notice!
Mariah is gorgeous and she and Jeb instantly bound. Jeb is handsome and his father was a friend of Mariah dad several years ago so visiting is not so far fetch! They formulate a plan to get the jewels out of the castle by leaving separately to ensure the success of this mission to avoid a war! The best laid plans and all! But Mariah is a very strong woman no swooning miss here! If you love a lot of action, handsome heroes survival of the absolute fittest amongst attempted murder, well meaning parents and friends along with self sacrifice! If that is enough well let’s throw in an appearance of the queen then this one won't let you put it down!!!
December 28, 2017
Lieutenant Jeb Danvers is a member of the elite team known as the Traitor's Club. He decides to take on one last assignment for the Queen and the reward she offered. The rewards for this assignment would give him the resources to make his dream of a horse farm become a reality. His mission was to travel to Scotland to visit Laird MacFarlane, a school friend of his fathers and find the person who sent the Queen a letter and one of the missing jewels and retrieve the rest of the jewels and bring them back to England. He meets Mariah MacFarlane and discovers she’s the one who had contacted the Queen. Together they race across Scotland and England to bring the jewels back home to England and to stop her father and his nefarious plans. I loved the book it’s filled with adventure and romance, heart breaking moments of life and death tragedies and a surprise visit from the Queen.
This is my honest opinions after I voluntarily read a copy of this book that was provided to me with no requirements for a review.
This is my honest opinions after I voluntarily read a copy of this book that was provided to me with no requirements for a review.
December 11, 2017
4.5stars
Lieutenant Jeb Danvers wants to retire but agrees to undertake one last secret mission for the Queen. She’s offered him an Arabian stallion & a small fortune, an offer he cannot help but accept as it will mean he can start his breeding stable. He discovers that the jewels she has sent him to recover are in the possession of the beautiful Mariah MacFarlane, is he walking into a trap & why does the Laird of Langholm turn an evening’s conversation into what seems like an interrogation
A quick delightful read, Jeb & Mariah are attracted to each other from their first meeting & this only grows on their flight to London. I read this novella in an afternoon, the plot is fast paced & kept me engrossed. I’m loving this series & can’t wait for Caleb’s story.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Lieutenant Jeb Danvers wants to retire but agrees to undertake one last secret mission for the Queen. She’s offered him an Arabian stallion & a small fortune, an offer he cannot help but accept as it will mean he can start his breeding stable. He discovers that the jewels she has sent him to recover are in the possession of the beautiful Mariah MacFarlane, is he walking into a trap & why does the Laird of Langholm turn an evening’s conversation into what seems like an interrogation
A quick delightful read, Jeb & Mariah are attracted to each other from their first meeting & this only grows on their flight to London. I read this novella in an afternoon, the plot is fast paced & kept me engrossed. I’m loving this series & can’t wait for Caleb’s story.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
November 10, 2017
Jeb Danves is home from the war and wants to breed horses. The queen needs him to go to Scotland after jewels that were stolen in the crown many years ago. The crown was returned but the jewels were not. Then one of the missing jewels is sent to her and she has found where the others are. Jeb is asked to go to Scotland as a horse breeder to see MacFarlane who has the jewels and was a friend of his father's in school. Jeb finds that his daughter is the one who sent the jewel to the queen. Can they escape with the rest of the jewels and make it back to London. If they are caught they will be killed. Can the rest of the Traitor's Club help?
December 10, 2017
This was a fast paced storyline involving Jeb, a member of the Traitor’s club. His mission leads him to Mariah. Mariah has a troubled relationship with her father and has discovered a plot he is involved in. Jeb and Mariah have a dangerous ride to safety and although their feelings for each other deepen, there are forces at work determined to ensure there is no happy ending. This was an entertaining read and I enjoyed it so much, I purchased another of the series. I received a copy from Netgalley and have voluntarily reviewed it.
January 7, 2018
I really enjoyed Jeb and Mariah's story. Jeb took one last mission for the Queen because it would get him the life that he wanted. He didn't count on come back with the love of his life.
I really liked Mariah. She went against her father to do what she knew was right for her and the country. That took guts!
I am really looking forward to reading the last of the series, but will be sad to see these characters go.
I really liked Mariah. She went against her father to do what she knew was right for her and the country. That took guts!
I am really looking forward to reading the last of the series, but will be sad to see these characters go.
January 26, 2018
This is the third book in the series and is Jeb and Mariah's story.When he goes to Scotland to recover some jewels that were stolen two hundred years before that belonged to the English monarchy.She is the McFarlane chief's daughter and is his contact on the inside now he has to decide if she can be trusted.A great addition to the series I enjoyed it
January 2, 2018
Good one again
I have been really sick and have been reading like crazy. All of them by Ms Landon. Thank you for being a writer who uses clean language and your love scenes are not explicit.
I have been really sick and have been reading like crazy. All of them by Ms Landon. Thank you for being a writer who uses clean language and your love scenes are not explicit.
December 19, 2018
The Queen's Approval
The jewels have been gone for 200 years and have now resurfaced. Who's behind the secrecy and why don't they just give them back? This was a good little mystery and love story. I truly enjoy this authors writing and style.
The jewels have been gone for 200 years and have now resurfaced. Who's behind the secrecy and why don't they just give them back? This was a good little mystery and love story. I truly enjoy this authors writing and style.
June 17, 2018
Brilliant read
And am enjoying all these books so far in the series. Can highly recommend these and to be honest any books by Laura Landon I can recommend.
And am enjoying all these books so far in the series. Can highly recommend these and to be honest any books by Laura Landon I can recommend.
November 30, 2018
Feel good read
Lovely storyline and fun to read. Laura Landon stories are creative and this series is no different. There is always a happy ever after.
Lovely storyline and fun to read. Laura Landon stories are creative and this series is no different. There is always a happy ever after.
March 4, 2019
Jeb
Another great story. I enjoyed it immensely. I felt a little let down though because I felt like I didn't get enough of Jeb's character. This story needed more fleshing out.
Another great story. I enjoyed it immensely. I felt a little let down though because I felt like I didn't get enough of Jeb's character. This story needed more fleshing out.
May 3, 2019
Jeb and Mariah
They fell in love during their daring trip from Scotland to England to return the crown jewels. Their marriage was even blessed by Queen Victoria.
They fell in love during their daring trip from Scotland to England to return the crown jewels. Their marriage was even blessed by Queen Victoria.
January 17, 2018
This is the story of Jeb Danvers. A member of the Traitor's Club, who are a group of hero soldiers, no longer in service to the Queen. When Jeb is asked to go on a dangerous undercover mission to retrieve crown jewels stolen two hundred years ago, he risks his life once again for his Queen. The jewels are secretly in the possession of the Lord of Langholm, where he meets the Lords beautiful and headstrong daughter, Lady Mariah. There is an immediate attraction, but can she be trusted to help him or is he walking into a trap? This is a thrilling story set in sixteenth century England. Laura Landon does a wonderful job of bringing the story to life. I throughly enjoyed the book and highly recommend it.
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