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Shadowing London #2
Once Upon a Vow
Fans of both historical romance and historical women's fiction will love this smart, witty, and suspenseful series from bestselling author Jessie Clever. If you like Lauren Willig, Deanna Raybourn, or Amanda Quick, you're going to fall in love with this author.
Jane Black is plain and smart, a combination sure to kill any prospects found in a London season.
Pretending her wallflower status is of no concern, Jane focuses on the quiet country life she’s planned even as she struggles with the vow she made to her grandfather to protect the family. But when she discovers her grandfather’s friend, Dr. Seymour, carries with him the secret to unmasking the traitor behind the attacks on the Black family, Jane knows it’s her duty to rescue the doctor from Bedlam and carry him to safety.
If only the Marquess of Evanshire will allow her to do so.
Austin Peregrine, the Marquess of Evanshire, avoids marriage at all costs, which is sure to kill the hopes of many a marrying mama.
Evanshire will do whatever it takes to avoid remembering he even had a family once. Having left his home at Peregrine Hall at the moment of his majority, he has sought danger at every turn until his life collides with Jane’s. With his attraction to her growing, he has no choice but to accompany Jane when she strikes out to rescue the doctor and hide him until his secrets can be revealed.
But can they keep the doctor alive long enough to uncover his dangerous secret?
Jane Black is plain and smart, a combination sure to kill any prospects found in a London season.
Pretending her wallflower status is of no concern, Jane focuses on the quiet country life she’s planned even as she struggles with the vow she made to her grandfather to protect the family. But when she discovers her grandfather’s friend, Dr. Seymour, carries with him the secret to unmasking the traitor behind the attacks on the Black family, Jane knows it’s her duty to rescue the doctor from Bedlam and carry him to safety.
If only the Marquess of Evanshire will allow her to do so.
Austin Peregrine, the Marquess of Evanshire, avoids marriage at all costs, which is sure to kill the hopes of many a marrying mama.
Evanshire will do whatever it takes to avoid remembering he even had a family once. Having left his home at Peregrine Hall at the moment of his majority, he has sought danger at every turn until his life collides with Jane’s. With his attraction to her growing, he has no choice but to accompany Jane when she strikes out to rescue the doctor and hide him until his secrets can be revealed.
But can they keep the doctor alive long enough to uncover his dangerous secret?
- GenresHistorical Romance
340 pages, ebook
Published February 25, 2018
41 people are currently reading
48 people want to read
About the author
Jessie Clever
42 books190 followersJessie decided to be a writer because there were too many lives she wanted to live to just pick one.
Taking her history degree dangerously, Jessie tells the stories of courageous heroines, the men who dared to love them, and the world that tried to defeat them.
Jessie lives in New Hampshire where if she’s not at her desk writing, she’s probably letting the dog out. Again.
Join Jessie's Readers Club for sneak peeks and the latest news: https://jessieclever.com/newsletter/
Taking her history degree dangerously, Jessie tells the stories of courageous heroines, the men who dared to love them, and the world that tried to defeat them.
Jessie lives in New Hampshire where if she’s not at her desk writing, she’s probably letting the dog out. Again.
Join Jessie's Readers Club for sneak peeks and the latest news: https://jessieclever.com/newsletter/
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
May 14, 2021
Too clean and confusing
Previous series had more romance. This series is clean and kind of dull. Also numerous proofreading errors. I never really understood how Jane's promise had anything to do with the villain or what the villain did decades before that was so horrible or threatening. I can't stand Emily so I won't read the next book even if I thought there might be some passion.
Previous series had more romance. This series is clean and kind of dull. Also numerous proofreading errors. I never really understood how Jane's promise had anything to do with the villain or what the villain did decades before that was so horrible or threatening. I can't stand Emily so I won't read the next book even if I thought there might be some passion.
October 9, 2023
Jane and Austin’s story. Coming from a family of spies Jane feels she is the plain intelligent member and hoping to settle for a quiet life in the country with a man of her choosing but then there is Austin. When Jane is nearly kidnapped both become involved with unmasking a spy and saving an inmate of Bedlam. Loved the storyline and Jane’s eventual realisation that she is not just plain Jane who can managed her father’s ledgers. Will they be able to work together and find love. I’m sorry I missed the first book in the series but intend to read it now
October 21, 2024
Another enjoyable instalment in this series. I like the combination of mystery and intrigue along with romance. Jane Black takes up the mantle of spy in this story. Her companion for the investigation is her brother’s best friend Evanshire. He is attracted to Jane but is insecure in his relationships and is unable to adequately explain his feelings. Jane believes she is also inadequate when compared with her spy relatives and her beautiful cousin, Emily. They work well as a team and solve the next part of the puzzle that started in book 1.
March 27, 2022
I really enjoyed the character development in this story. It is the first I read in the series and I now want to go back and read the rest. I loved that they started out speaking such different love languages and then, through savvy advice (which they actually asked for), and learning more about each other, they overcame.
I really enjoyed Jane's evolution. She was already great, but evolved more fully into herself.
I really enjoyed Jane's evolution. She was already great, but evolved more fully into herself.
September 4, 2018
Action packed
All Ms. Clever's books are full of action, a bit of suspense, and lots of fun! Hard to put them down at night and make myself go to sleep. Can't wait for more.
All Ms. Clever's books are full of action, a bit of suspense, and lots of fun! Hard to put them down at night and make myself go to sleep. Can't wait for more.
December 27, 2024
Way too much inner thoughts and angst. I will not continue this series.
February 18, 2025
More Mystery than romance.
Not as spicy or steamy
Very Little angst.
Not as spicy or steamy
Very Little angst.
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