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The King's Elite #3
The Disgraceful Lord Gray
A spy on a mission…
Until he meets this heiress!
Part of The King’s Elite. Miss Theodora Cranford’s learned to keep her impetuous nature locked away. She won’t be deceived by another man who can’t see past her fortune. She wants an honourable, sensible sort – not a self-assured scoundrel like her new neighbour, Lord Gray. Although she’s sure there’s more to him than meets the eye… But after that first captivating kiss, she's certainly left wanting more!
Until he meets this heiress!
Part of The King’s Elite. Miss Theodora Cranford’s learned to keep her impetuous nature locked away. She won’t be deceived by another man who can’t see past her fortune. She wants an honourable, sensible sort – not a self-assured scoundrel like her new neighbour, Lord Gray. Although she’s sure there’s more to him than meets the eye… But after that first captivating kiss, she's certainly left wanting more!
369 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2019
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Virginia Heath
132 books1,179 followersWhen Virginia Heath was a little girl it took her ages to fall asleep, so she made up stories in her head to help pass the time while she was staring at the ceiling. As she got older, the stories became more complicated, sometimes taking weeks to get to the happy ending. Then one day, she decided to embrace the insomnia and start writing them down. Twenty books and two Romantic Novel of the Year Award nominations later, and it still takes her forever to fall asleep.
Her new Regency Romcom for St Martin's Press ~ Never Fall For Your Fiancée ~ is on sale November 9, 2021
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Her new Regency Romcom for St Martin's Press ~ Never Fall For Your Fiancée ~ is on sale November 9, 2021
If you want to find out more check out virginiaheathromance.com or follow her on Facebook @VirginiaHeathAuthor
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April 4, 2019
Virginia Heath bounds back into form with The Disgraceful Lord Grey, the third book in her
King’s Elite
series about group of gentlemen spies charged with putting a stop to the activities of a particularly elusive and dangerous smuggling ring with links to Napoléon. With the ring’s operations now brought to a halt, all that remains is to cut off the head, so to speak, and unmask the person who’s been pulling the strings, known only as The Boss. The investigations of the King’s Elite have narrowed this down to one of two people – and in this story, Lord Graham Chadwick – Gray – travels to Suffolk accompanied by Lord Fennimore, the head of the King’s Elite, in order to infiltrate the small social circle of Viscount Gislingham in continuance of the investigation.
Unfortunately, however, he doesn’t get off to the best of starts when Gislingham’s niece happens upon him cavorting naked in the stream on the estate – and then his huge dog, Trefor (Gray is of Welsh descent, or at least he grew up there) knocks her in as well.
Oops.
Miss Thea Cranford has lived with her uncle and aunt since the death of her parents, and at twenty-three, remains unmarried. She’s heiress to an enormous fortune and a youthful infatuation for a man whose affection turned out to be for her money and not for her has made her very cautious when it comes to men, and guilt over her impulsive behaviour in the past has caused her to lock the side of herself she terms “Impetuous Thea” in a box and throw away the key. Her closest friend, the widowed Lady Harriet Crudgington – who is vivacious, funny and intent on living life to the full – regularly encourages Thea to loosen the tight rein she has on herself, but with little (or no) success.
Virginia Heath turns the spirited-heroine-meets-buttoned-up-hero trope on its head here, as Thea tries to maintain a show of indifference to Gray while everything in her yearns to respond to his gentle flirtations and humorous banter. He’s a truly charming hero who, while being an inveterate flirt, is never pushy or overly familiar with Thea; he’s kind, compassionate and very level-headed and self-aware in a way few romantic heroes are. An incredibly irresponsible action a decade earlier ruined him financially, caused a huge scandal and as a result, he left England and travelled the world on merchant ships. Older and wiser now, he recognises that those events were the making of him and even though he can’t deny he’d rather not have beggared himself and been disowned by his family, he’s not one for brooding over the past and things he can’t change.
When Fennimore suggests that Gray’s scandalous past may be just the thing to recommend him to the subject of their investigation, Gray is surprised to find himself somewhat dismayed at the idea of having to play up to his reputation as a bit of a ne’er do well, especially given Thea’s obvious reluctance to have anything to do with him. He’s smitten with her and he knows it – and the last thing he wants is for her to believe him to be the sort of reprobate she’s had dealings with before, a man interested only in her money… but that’s the part he'll have to play if he’s to uncover the identity of The Boss, impress Fennimore, and earn a much desired promotion. He must put aside all thought of Gislingham’s gorgeous – albeit repressed – niece and get on with the job at hand.
The Disgraceful Lord Gray is an entertaining, very readable historical romance featuring a pair of attractive, well-matched characters, a strongly drawn supporting cast, a secondary romance and a large and affectionate dog (!) in which Gray is – as he should be – the star of the show. He’s a thoroughly decent chap, he’s comfortable in his own skin and he’s learned from his mistakes; he’s funny, insightful and a little bit naughty (as all good heroes are!) and refreshingly different from all those damaged, darkly brooding heroes we’re so used to in the genre.
Thea, on the other hand, is a little generic, although I liked her sense of humour and her intelligence. I did find her tendency to refer to herself in the third person - “Impetuous Thea” - a little irritating, but that’s a really minor niggle, and not something that detracted from my enjoyment of the novel as a whole.
Virginia Heath’s agile, witty and insightful writing shines once again, and I’m pleased to recommend this latest King’s Elite novel to fans of character-driven historical romance.
Unfortunately, however, he doesn’t get off to the best of starts when Gislingham’s niece happens upon him cavorting naked in the stream on the estate – and then his huge dog, Trefor (Gray is of Welsh descent, or at least he grew up there) knocks her in as well.
Oops.
Miss Thea Cranford has lived with her uncle and aunt since the death of her parents, and at twenty-three, remains unmarried. She’s heiress to an enormous fortune and a youthful infatuation for a man whose affection turned out to be for her money and not for her has made her very cautious when it comes to men, and guilt over her impulsive behaviour in the past has caused her to lock the side of herself she terms “Impetuous Thea” in a box and throw away the key. Her closest friend, the widowed Lady Harriet Crudgington – who is vivacious, funny and intent on living life to the full – regularly encourages Thea to loosen the tight rein she has on herself, but with little (or no) success.
Virginia Heath turns the spirited-heroine-meets-buttoned-up-hero trope on its head here, as Thea tries to maintain a show of indifference to Gray while everything in her yearns to respond to his gentle flirtations and humorous banter. He’s a truly charming hero who, while being an inveterate flirt, is never pushy or overly familiar with Thea; he’s kind, compassionate and very level-headed and self-aware in a way few romantic heroes are. An incredibly irresponsible action a decade earlier ruined him financially, caused a huge scandal and as a result, he left England and travelled the world on merchant ships. Older and wiser now, he recognises that those events were the making of him and even though he can’t deny he’d rather not have beggared himself and been disowned by his family, he’s not one for brooding over the past and things he can’t change.
When Fennimore suggests that Gray’s scandalous past may be just the thing to recommend him to the subject of their investigation, Gray is surprised to find himself somewhat dismayed at the idea of having to play up to his reputation as a bit of a ne’er do well, especially given Thea’s obvious reluctance to have anything to do with him. He’s smitten with her and he knows it – and the last thing he wants is for her to believe him to be the sort of reprobate she’s had dealings with before, a man interested only in her money… but that’s the part he'll have to play if he’s to uncover the identity of The Boss, impress Fennimore, and earn a much desired promotion. He must put aside all thought of Gislingham’s gorgeous – albeit repressed – niece and get on with the job at hand.
The Disgraceful Lord Gray is an entertaining, very readable historical romance featuring a pair of attractive, well-matched characters, a strongly drawn supporting cast, a secondary romance and a large and affectionate dog (!) in which Gray is – as he should be – the star of the show. He’s a thoroughly decent chap, he’s comfortable in his own skin and he’s learned from his mistakes; he’s funny, insightful and a little bit naughty (as all good heroes are!) and refreshingly different from all those damaged, darkly brooding heroes we’re so used to in the genre.
Thea, on the other hand, is a little generic, although I liked her sense of humour and her intelligence. I did find her tendency to refer to herself in the third person - “Impetuous Thea” - a little irritating, but that’s a really minor niggle, and not something that detracted from my enjoyment of the novel as a whole.
Virginia Heath’s agile, witty and insightful writing shines once again, and I’m pleased to recommend this latest King’s Elite novel to fans of character-driven historical romance.
March 19, 2019
Romantic, rousing, and entertaining!
The Disgraceful Lord Gray is set in the Suffolk countryside during 1820 and features the feisty, willful Theodora Cranford who may unexpectedly find herself in need of a hero, as well as the dashing, yet jaded Lord Gray who may finally have found the right woman to give his heart to.
The prose is witty and authentic. The characters are warm, passionate, and mischievous, including the lovable, four-legged, incorrigible Trefor. And the plot is an amusing, mysterious mix of Regency lifestyle, scoundrel behaviour, family drama, attraction, humorous antics, espionage, mishaps, danger, and romance.
Overall, The Disgraceful Lord Gray is a lighthearted, engaging, delightful read that’s perfect for anyone who loves historical romance with a side of adventure. And even though it’s the third book in The King’s Elite series, it can certainly be read and enjoyed as a standalone novel.
Thank you to Virginia Heath and Rachel’s Random Resources for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
The Disgraceful Lord Gray is set in the Suffolk countryside during 1820 and features the feisty, willful Theodora Cranford who may unexpectedly find herself in need of a hero, as well as the dashing, yet jaded Lord Gray who may finally have found the right woman to give his heart to.
The prose is witty and authentic. The characters are warm, passionate, and mischievous, including the lovable, four-legged, incorrigible Trefor. And the plot is an amusing, mysterious mix of Regency lifestyle, scoundrel behaviour, family drama, attraction, humorous antics, espionage, mishaps, danger, and romance.
Overall, The Disgraceful Lord Gray is a lighthearted, engaging, delightful read that’s perfect for anyone who loves historical romance with a side of adventure. And even though it’s the third book in The King’s Elite series, it can certainly be read and enjoyed as a standalone novel.
Thank you to Virginia Heath and Rachel’s Random Resources for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
March 18, 2019
Series: The King’s Elite #3
Publication Date: 3/21/19
Number of Pages: 288
I absolutely adored this delightfully witty, romantic, entertaining, and exciting story. The main characters are definitely a matched pair and fit together perfectly – even though they don’t think so at first. Then, you add in the real star of the show, Trefor, and you won’t be able to put the book down. Trefor is a large, rambunctious, high-spirited, untrainable, water-loving dog and you will absolutely love him and his antics.
“Two big, wet paws hit her squarely on her belly and she lost her balance. Arms waving like a windmill in a gale, she struggled to stay upright. Instinctively she threw one foot behind to steady herself, only to realize too late that she stood on an incline. Thea tumbled clumsily backward, her feet lifting from the bank as gravity took over. To her utter horror, she landed with a huge splash in the water mere inches from the irritating naked man’s groin.”
This is the third book in the series, but it can easily be read as a stand-alone. However, it is a wonderful series and I highly suggest reading all of the books – in order. This series is about a group of spies known as The King’s Elite who are pursuing a large group of smugglers and French spies. In this story, they are looking for ‘The Boss’ who is one of the most ruthless and bloodthirsty villains you will meet. All of the books are seat-of-the-pants exciting, even though this one is a bit steadier paced. Our poor hero – well – he keeps getting sidetracked by this gorgeous Titian-haired female.
Lord Graham (Gray) Chadwick is finally coming into his own after having a troubled past. He lost his great love, lost his entire fortune, created a scandal and was disowned by his family -all by age twenty-one. His salvation was joining the Merchant Navy and seeing the world. When his sense of honor prodded him into reporting something of which he had become aware, he came to the notice of Lord Fennimore who commanded the King’s Elite. Gray has worked with them for the last two years and has just discovered that he has an ambition – he wants to lead ‘the invisibles’ – the highly trained, most covert and most important branch of the Kings Elite. That means he has to successfully complete the mission to which he is currently assigned. He has to find and apprehend ‘The Boss’ and all leads have brought him to the doorstep of Viscount Gislingham.
Theodora (Thea) Cranford is beautiful, titian-haired, and the much-adored, very rich niece of Viscount Gislingham. Thea is bold, impetuous, outspoken, strong-willed – well, she was. Now she is convinced that she must keep ‘Impetuous Thea’ locked away – in a big iron box and throw away the key. Impetuous Thea is the one who has caused all the problems in her life – the death of her father and her uncle’s stroke. Thea is also very, very dismissive and distrustful of men – at least any who want to court her. It has always proven true that any of them who showed interest were only after her fortune. Imagine Impetuous Thea being locked away and the repressed, staid, dour ‘SensibleThea’ coming across a naked man swimming in her uncle’s stream. Sparks fly and troubles reign!
Gray had to make a good impression on Viscount Gislingham and work himself into the Viscount’s inner circle. He had rented the estate adjoining the Viscounts and fully intended to become the perfect neighbor. Yet, when he meets the Viscount and sees the inner workings of his household, it sure doesn’t seem like the home of a criminal mastermind. Gray is walking a tightrope by trying to successfully complete his mission and not mislead Thea. Thea leads him on a merry chase and he often finds himself forgetting his mission and then berating himself for not being a good spy.
I absolutely adored Gray. He was the sweetest, most caring and conflicted hero ever. Poor baby, he fought hard, but just couldn’t win. I also loved Thea and was so happy to see that she was intelligent and wasn’t to go and do any TSTL things – and then she did – and it nearly cost her all. Still, one moment’s aberration is forgivable.
I highly recommend this book and this series. You can’t go wrong and will be thoroughly entertained with giggles, sighs, and tension.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Publication Date: 3/21/19
Number of Pages: 288
I absolutely adored this delightfully witty, romantic, entertaining, and exciting story. The main characters are definitely a matched pair and fit together perfectly – even though they don’t think so at first. Then, you add in the real star of the show, Trefor, and you won’t be able to put the book down. Trefor is a large, rambunctious, high-spirited, untrainable, water-loving dog and you will absolutely love him and his antics.
“Two big, wet paws hit her squarely on her belly and she lost her balance. Arms waving like a windmill in a gale, she struggled to stay upright. Instinctively she threw one foot behind to steady herself, only to realize too late that she stood on an incline. Thea tumbled clumsily backward, her feet lifting from the bank as gravity took over. To her utter horror, she landed with a huge splash in the water mere inches from the irritating naked man’s groin.”
This is the third book in the series, but it can easily be read as a stand-alone. However, it is a wonderful series and I highly suggest reading all of the books – in order. This series is about a group of spies known as The King’s Elite who are pursuing a large group of smugglers and French spies. In this story, they are looking for ‘The Boss’ who is one of the most ruthless and bloodthirsty villains you will meet. All of the books are seat-of-the-pants exciting, even though this one is a bit steadier paced. Our poor hero – well – he keeps getting sidetracked by this gorgeous Titian-haired female.
Lord Graham (Gray) Chadwick is finally coming into his own after having a troubled past. He lost his great love, lost his entire fortune, created a scandal and was disowned by his family -all by age twenty-one. His salvation was joining the Merchant Navy and seeing the world. When his sense of honor prodded him into reporting something of which he had become aware, he came to the notice of Lord Fennimore who commanded the King’s Elite. Gray has worked with them for the last two years and has just discovered that he has an ambition – he wants to lead ‘the invisibles’ – the highly trained, most covert and most important branch of the Kings Elite. That means he has to successfully complete the mission to which he is currently assigned. He has to find and apprehend ‘The Boss’ and all leads have brought him to the doorstep of Viscount Gislingham.
Theodora (Thea) Cranford is beautiful, titian-haired, and the much-adored, very rich niece of Viscount Gislingham. Thea is bold, impetuous, outspoken, strong-willed – well, she was. Now she is convinced that she must keep ‘Impetuous Thea’ locked away – in a big iron box and throw away the key. Impetuous Thea is the one who has caused all the problems in her life – the death of her father and her uncle’s stroke. Thea is also very, very dismissive and distrustful of men – at least any who want to court her. It has always proven true that any of them who showed interest were only after her fortune. Imagine Impetuous Thea being locked away and the repressed, staid, dour ‘SensibleThea’ coming across a naked man swimming in her uncle’s stream. Sparks fly and troubles reign!
Gray had to make a good impression on Viscount Gislingham and work himself into the Viscount’s inner circle. He had rented the estate adjoining the Viscounts and fully intended to become the perfect neighbor. Yet, when he meets the Viscount and sees the inner workings of his household, it sure doesn’t seem like the home of a criminal mastermind. Gray is walking a tightrope by trying to successfully complete his mission and not mislead Thea. Thea leads him on a merry chase and he often finds himself forgetting his mission and then berating himself for not being a good spy.
I absolutely adored Gray. He was the sweetest, most caring and conflicted hero ever. Poor baby, he fought hard, but just couldn’t win. I also loved Thea and was so happy to see that she was intelligent and wasn’t to go and do any TSTL things – and then she did – and it nearly cost her all. Still, one moment’s aberration is forgivable.
I highly recommend this book and this series. You can’t go wrong and will be thoroughly entertained with giggles, sighs, and tension.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 13, 2019
The Disgraceful Lord Gray is the third book in The King's Elite series by Virginia Heath. It can be read as a standalone book but having read the first two books in the series I recommend you read them purely for the fact that they, like this book, are fabulous 5 star reads.
Miss Theodora Cranford has convinced herself that anytime something goes terribly wrong it is because of her giving in to her impetuous nature. First of all her father died and then her uncle had a stroke. She promised herself that the impetuous Thea would be kept hidden for everybody's sake. She is also fed up of men chasing after her for her fortune and is determined to be very careful of who she chooses when the time comes. No scoundrels, rakes, and definitely nobody who only wants her money.
Lord Graham Chadwick, Gray, is a member of the King's Elite. They are a group of spies working for the government. From the first book in the series, they have been hunting for ‘The Boss’, of a large dangerous smuggling ring. Gray is looking for a promotion, in fact, he wants to take over being in charge of the group of spies. A good way to show he is worthy of the position is to capture 'The Boss' and it's that which brings him to Thea's home. He is positive that her Uncle is the man they want to arrest.
When Thea and Gray first meet it's a fabulously fun moment, one which Thea couldn't forget. From that moment both are attracted to each other even if they won't admit it even to themselves. The story continues with Gray and his boss infiltrating Thea's home using all the wiles and lies that were necessary. The problem is that the more time Gray spends around Thea the more he finds himself falling for her. She is unlike any woman he has ever known, and he sees both sides of her. The prim and proper Thea, plus the impetuous one. After a very bad experience with his last relationship, he is determined to never give his heart to anybody again. But with Thea, he doesn't seem to have a choice. The problem is that if and when they arrest her Uncle she will know just how much he has kept from her and how much he has lied. It seems impossible that theirs can be a relationship that ends happily.
This book had it all, it had fabulous funny moments, deeply moving moments, extremely passionate moments, and of course all the drama of bringing down the smuggling ring. Add to that the most adorable dog and you have a perfect story. I read it as quickly as possible because I wanted to see if Thea and Gray could have a happy ever after, and I wanted to know if Gray was right that Thea's uncle was indeed 'The Boss'. I was captivated throughout this whole story and am very happy to recommend it.
Miss Theodora Cranford has convinced herself that anytime something goes terribly wrong it is because of her giving in to her impetuous nature. First of all her father died and then her uncle had a stroke. She promised herself that the impetuous Thea would be kept hidden for everybody's sake. She is also fed up of men chasing after her for her fortune and is determined to be very careful of who she chooses when the time comes. No scoundrels, rakes, and definitely nobody who only wants her money.
Lord Graham Chadwick, Gray, is a member of the King's Elite. They are a group of spies working for the government. From the first book in the series, they have been hunting for ‘The Boss’, of a large dangerous smuggling ring. Gray is looking for a promotion, in fact, he wants to take over being in charge of the group of spies. A good way to show he is worthy of the position is to capture 'The Boss' and it's that which brings him to Thea's home. He is positive that her Uncle is the man they want to arrest.
When Thea and Gray first meet it's a fabulously fun moment, one which Thea couldn't forget. From that moment both are attracted to each other even if they won't admit it even to themselves. The story continues with Gray and his boss infiltrating Thea's home using all the wiles and lies that were necessary. The problem is that the more time Gray spends around Thea the more he finds himself falling for her. She is unlike any woman he has ever known, and he sees both sides of her. The prim and proper Thea, plus the impetuous one. After a very bad experience with his last relationship, he is determined to never give his heart to anybody again. But with Thea, he doesn't seem to have a choice. The problem is that if and when they arrest her Uncle she will know just how much he has kept from her and how much he has lied. It seems impossible that theirs can be a relationship that ends happily.
This book had it all, it had fabulous funny moments, deeply moving moments, extremely passionate moments, and of course all the drama of bringing down the smuggling ring. Add to that the most adorable dog and you have a perfect story. I read it as quickly as possible because I wanted to see if Thea and Gray could have a happy ever after, and I wanted to know if Gray was right that Thea's uncle was indeed 'The Boss'. I was captivated throughout this whole story and am very happy to recommend it.
February 28, 2019
Lord Gray had to compete with a most lovable canine hero! Trefor is delightful
As a spy for the King's Elite, Lord Gray can forget his tormented past and focus on saving king and country. During a mission of finding and arresting the criminal known as The Boss, he ends up enamored to a suspect's niece, the Impetuous Thea.
Red haired and fierce, Thea had hidden her true self under a veil of utmost propriety after her daring personality had caused her to hurt those that she loved the most.
Attracted to each other, but unwilling or incapable of embracing it, the couple struggles and faces some serious villains and perils. Happily, the indomitable Trefor (and his amazing sense of smell) and the brazen Harriet were there to help them sort out their issues.
I particularly like the King's Elite commander, Lord Fennimore. I have a soft spot for grumpy characters. I hope to see more of him in the following books of the series.
I’ve received a copy of this book from Mrs. Heath (thank you!) with no strings attached.
As a spy for the King's Elite, Lord Gray can forget his tormented past and focus on saving king and country. During a mission of finding and arresting the criminal known as The Boss, he ends up enamored to a suspect's niece, the Impetuous Thea.
Red haired and fierce, Thea had hidden her true self under a veil of utmost propriety after her daring personality had caused her to hurt those that she loved the most.
Attracted to each other, but unwilling or incapable of embracing it, the couple struggles and faces some serious villains and perils. Happily, the indomitable Trefor (and his amazing sense of smell) and the brazen Harriet were there to help them sort out their issues.
I particularly like the King's Elite commander, Lord Fennimore. I have a soft spot for grumpy characters. I hope to see more of him in the following books of the series.
I’ve received a copy of this book from Mrs. Heath (thank you!) with no strings attached.
February 22, 2019
A lovely story. Theodora "Thea" Cranford is an heiress living a rather reclusive life. She is working hard to live quietly and discreetly because she believes that her impetuous nature caused death and injury to family members. Lord Graham "Gray" Chadwick is part of the King's Elite spy group and is aiming for a promotion. He comes to Thea's area on the trail of the leader of a smuggling ring.
I loved Gray because 1) he loves his mischievous dog, Trefor, and 2) he is just absolutely charming. I am a real sucker for a charming guy. Gray and Thea struggle to deal with personal issues and his duty as a spy while they clearly are very attracted to each other. I loved that they built a friendship as well as a love affair.
This was a well-developed, well-written story that was a joy to read.
I loved Gray because 1) he loves his mischievous dog, Trefor, and 2) he is just absolutely charming. I am a real sucker for a charming guy. Gray and Thea struggle to deal with personal issues and his duty as a spy while they clearly are very attracted to each other. I loved that they built a friendship as well as a love affair.
This was a well-developed, well-written story that was a joy to read.
April 1, 2019
A decade after his childhood love threw him over for his older brother and he lost his inheritance at the gaming tables in a fit of despair, Lord Graham “Gray” Chadwick is back in England, older and a great deal wise for his years in the merchant navy. Now working for the Elites, a team of government agents hot on the heels of a dangerous smuggling gang, Gray is in line to become commander of the Elites, if he can just identify “The Boss”.
The Elites have narrowed their suspect pool to just two, and Gray finds himself rusticating in the sleepy Suffolk countryside with order to find out if his neighbour Viscount Gislingham is the one.
Falling head over heels for Gislingham’s niece Thea Cranford was absolutely not part of the plan. Their first meeting is what I can only call an absolute failboaty disaster, so funny I was giggling throughout. Gray’s incorrigible dog, the scene-stealing Trefor, causes havoc wherever he goes and plays a big part in the couple’s first, disastrous meeting.
Thea is a divine heroine, with a wild mane of untameable red corkscrew curls which serve as an excellent metaphor for her personality. She tries to master her hair with handfuls of pins, just as she tries to keep “Impetuous Thea” under wraps for fear of what might happen if she just follows her natural instincts.
The gorgeous part about Gray and Thea’s relationship is how Gray encourages Thea to just be herself. Be whoever she wants, do whatever she wants, live life to the fullest. He adores everything about her, including and especially her wild hair and her occasionally sharp tongue and forthright way of speaking.
There are a few sticky moments when Thea eventually finds out what Gray’s actually doing in Suffolk, especially when the real villain is revealed and a couple of twists I didn’t see coming at all, as invested I was in the romance. Things do eventually get resolved, of course, with a big helping paw from Trefor, and so wonderful were Gray and Thea together that I was totally invested in their happily ever after. An extremely enjoyable historical romance with an excellent mystery sub-plot and some genuinely funny moments, I have no hesitation in awarding The Disgraceful Lord Gray five stars.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book for review through Rachel’s Random Resources.
The Elites have narrowed their suspect pool to just two, and Gray finds himself rusticating in the sleepy Suffolk countryside with order to find out if his neighbour Viscount Gislingham is the one.
Falling head over heels for Gislingham’s niece Thea Cranford was absolutely not part of the plan. Their first meeting is what I can only call an absolute failboaty disaster, so funny I was giggling throughout. Gray’s incorrigible dog, the scene-stealing Trefor, causes havoc wherever he goes and plays a big part in the couple’s first, disastrous meeting.
Thea is a divine heroine, with a wild mane of untameable red corkscrew curls which serve as an excellent metaphor for her personality. She tries to master her hair with handfuls of pins, just as she tries to keep “Impetuous Thea” under wraps for fear of what might happen if she just follows her natural instincts.
The gorgeous part about Gray and Thea’s relationship is how Gray encourages Thea to just be herself. Be whoever she wants, do whatever she wants, live life to the fullest. He adores everything about her, including and especially her wild hair and her occasionally sharp tongue and forthright way of speaking.
There are a few sticky moments when Thea eventually finds out what Gray’s actually doing in Suffolk, especially when the real villain is revealed and a couple of twists I didn’t see coming at all, as invested I was in the romance. Things do eventually get resolved, of course, with a big helping paw from Trefor, and so wonderful were Gray and Thea together that I was totally invested in their happily ever after. An extremely enjoyable historical romance with an excellent mystery sub-plot and some genuinely funny moments, I have no hesitation in awarding The Disgraceful Lord Gray five stars.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book for review through Rachel’s Random Resources.
April 1, 2019
Lord Graham Chadwick, known to his friends as Gray, wants this promotion so much he can almost taste it. Capturing The Boss, the mastermind behind a huge smuggling operation on British soil, guarantees that Lord Fennimore, his superior, will make Gray head the Invisibles, the King's Elite best of the best. In all appearances, that traitor is Viscount Gislingham, Gray's and Fennimore's temporary neighbor in Suffolk. Miss Theodora -Thea - Cranford had accompanied her friend Harriet, who fancies herself a painter, when they hear a dog's frantic barks. When Thea finally sees the dog, she also gets an eyeful of his master: Gray's bare bottom! Gray is enchanted by the redhead in front of him. Who knew the treacherous viscount had such a fetching niece! It will make befriending the viscount a much more pleasant task, but Fennimore has forbidden any flirting unless it is essential to the mission's success.
THE DISGRACEFUL LORD GRAY is oh so seductive! The agent, the man, and the master of the untrainable Trefor is positively scrumptious! Trefor, Gray's dog, does play an active role in the romance; he is not merely a source of merriment, although he is as entertaining as I hoped he would be. The canine is modeled after the author's own Trevor with a few ingenious adjustments to comply with historical accuracy, and it provides Gray with some interesting details for his backstory. Gray's reluctance to fall in love again is steeped in heartbreak, and it has colored how he has lived for ten long years. The sparks fly immediately between Thea and Gray, but neither wants to act on it. Gray has a job to do, and Thea doesn't trust her judgment when it comes to men; besides it's always her money they're after, riches which don't seem to concern Gray. She is also desperately trying to curb her impetuous nature, which is as stubborn as her unruly hair. I loved how Thea and Gray try unsuccessfully not to flirt, they fight their inescapable chemistry, and doing so, they become good friends.
The secondary characters are all fabulous, and I hope we see more of the unexpected romance that started to develop. I loved that the lust-filled atmosphere did not overshadow the plot or the character development. Ms. Heath's wonderfully descriptive voice is at its strongest as we traipse in the Suffolk countryside, and witness Thea's and Gray's growing attraction. It is quite an experience to watch Thea battle her true nature, which also forces Gray to take a good look at his loveless life. Their impulsiveness has caused them problems in the past, and how Thea and Gray try to behave is the source of some of the most brilliant dialogues the author has ever penned; witty, flirtatious, and often quite profound. I even found Gray's cockiness cute, that shows how well he's written! While there is a solid dose of excitement and startling revelations towards the end of the book, THE DISGRACEFUL LORD GRAY focuses on the romance, and what a splendid romance it is!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
THE DISGRACEFUL LORD GRAY is oh so seductive! The agent, the man, and the master of the untrainable Trefor is positively scrumptious! Trefor, Gray's dog, does play an active role in the romance; he is not merely a source of merriment, although he is as entertaining as I hoped he would be. The canine is modeled after the author's own Trevor with a few ingenious adjustments to comply with historical accuracy, and it provides Gray with some interesting details for his backstory. Gray's reluctance to fall in love again is steeped in heartbreak, and it has colored how he has lived for ten long years. The sparks fly immediately between Thea and Gray, but neither wants to act on it. Gray has a job to do, and Thea doesn't trust her judgment when it comes to men; besides it's always her money they're after, riches which don't seem to concern Gray. She is also desperately trying to curb her impetuous nature, which is as stubborn as her unruly hair. I loved how Thea and Gray try unsuccessfully not to flirt, they fight their inescapable chemistry, and doing so, they become good friends.
The secondary characters are all fabulous, and I hope we see more of the unexpected romance that started to develop. I loved that the lust-filled atmosphere did not overshadow the plot or the character development. Ms. Heath's wonderfully descriptive voice is at its strongest as we traipse in the Suffolk countryside, and witness Thea's and Gray's growing attraction. It is quite an experience to watch Thea battle her true nature, which also forces Gray to take a good look at his loveless life. Their impulsiveness has caused them problems in the past, and how Thea and Gray try to behave is the source of some of the most brilliant dialogues the author has ever penned; witty, flirtatious, and often quite profound. I even found Gray's cockiness cute, that shows how well he's written! While there is a solid dose of excitement and startling revelations towards the end of the book, THE DISGRACEFUL LORD GRAY focuses on the romance, and what a splendid romance it is!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
February 6, 2019
Wow, such a delightful read it was, it was a distillation of happiness, laughers and romantic scenes plus some actions by the end.
I do adore Virginia Heath’s work, it asks me a little more time to read because she uses so many different words than the usuals, so I need always to slow down my reading to fully enjoy the story in all its details and its beauty.
Everything began with Thea coming face to backside, with a very bare arse when she first meets Gray, who was gallivanting in his birthday suit in a pond after a run following his silly and sweet mutt Trefor.
Just this opening scene was hilarious, from Harriet, Thea’s widowed friend to them and of course Trefor and his antics.
Between their funny banters, their witty stormy discussions, their heated glances, it was so refreshing and full of life, plus if you add all the different protagonists in the mix, you have a very cheerful and full of spirit read.
Of course, it is more than a compilation of words, it was also a mystery to solve and the healing of two wounded souls.
Lord Graham Chadwick’s life was shaped by a betrayal a decade ago, he went from a young buck in love only wanting to breed horse for a living to a spy having seen the world with its worst and its best. Also since, he has closed his heart, hardening it to avoid another crashing. But Miss Theodora Cranford stirs something in him he thought long dead for years. Despite his mission, he is drawn to her, she is a beacon to him and his undoing.
Thea learned an harsh lesson some years ago, first to avoid men at all cost, they are more interested in her dowry than in her, then each time she loses her temper, something bad arrives. So much, she now refuses to follow her heart, persuaded she has bad tastes regarding men, and then to avoid more heartaches, she has bottled her fiery temper and refuses to let it out. But around Gray, Impetuous Thea seems to have a mind of her own and can’t stand to stay any more in its box.
It was cute to see Thea battling with the two sides of her personality, the emotional one against the Sensible Thea, the one who tries to be reasonable.
With Gray’s help, she will accept who she really is and reconciles herself with her true self. While she will open his eyes and makes him see what he is missing by keeping his heart closed.
Even if it is only underlined, there is a second romance going on between Lord Fennimore and Harriet, which was so much fun to follow. There are also the other protagonists like Thea’s uncle or her aunt, each character is perfectly worked and presented with enough background to make it alive and with depth.
So a big fat 5 stars for this very entertaining and enjoyable read.
Some of my favorite quotes :
« Such pursuits do wonders for a gentleman’s buttocks. In my humble opinion, there is nothing better than a pert pair of cheeks encased in tight buckskin.’ Her incorrigible older friend had a wicked glint in her eye. ‘Did I ever tell you I seduced him first?’ »
« ‘I take back everything I said about buckskin, Thea. It is vastly overrated.’ Shamelessly, her friend barged past—no doubt to get a closer look. »
« ‘I’d have paid good money to see my niece mute for once. I had thought such a miracle impossible. I’d shamelessly imitate you and stroll about buck naked, too, if I thought it would get me any peace, but the sight would likely send all the servants running for the hills before it silenced her and then who would carry me downstairs?’ ‘I was hardly mute, Uncle.’ ‘Harriet said your jaw dropped to the floor and you were stuttering and spluttering while glowing crimson like a beetroot.’ »
« ‘You’ve haunted my dreams, Thea. Have since the first day I met you. I am severely sleep deprived.’ ‘Me, too.’ He loved her earthy giggle. Loved everything about her. Loved that the mere thought of loving her didn’t make him want to run. ‘But we are young and can sleep when we’re dead.’ »
I do adore Virginia Heath’s work, it asks me a little more time to read because she uses so many different words than the usuals, so I need always to slow down my reading to fully enjoy the story in all its details and its beauty.
Everything began with Thea coming face to backside, with a very bare arse when she first meets Gray, who was gallivanting in his birthday suit in a pond after a run following his silly and sweet mutt Trefor.
Just this opening scene was hilarious, from Harriet, Thea’s widowed friend to them and of course Trefor and his antics.
Between their funny banters, their witty stormy discussions, their heated glances, it was so refreshing and full of life, plus if you add all the different protagonists in the mix, you have a very cheerful and full of spirit read.
Of course, it is more than a compilation of words, it was also a mystery to solve and the healing of two wounded souls.
Lord Graham Chadwick’s life was shaped by a betrayal a decade ago, he went from a young buck in love only wanting to breed horse for a living to a spy having seen the world with its worst and its best. Also since, he has closed his heart, hardening it to avoid another crashing. But Miss Theodora Cranford stirs something in him he thought long dead for years. Despite his mission, he is drawn to her, she is a beacon to him and his undoing.
Thea learned an harsh lesson some years ago, first to avoid men at all cost, they are more interested in her dowry than in her, then each time she loses her temper, something bad arrives. So much, she now refuses to follow her heart, persuaded she has bad tastes regarding men, and then to avoid more heartaches, she has bottled her fiery temper and refuses to let it out. But around Gray, Impetuous Thea seems to have a mind of her own and can’t stand to stay any more in its box.
It was cute to see Thea battling with the two sides of her personality, the emotional one against the Sensible Thea, the one who tries to be reasonable.
With Gray’s help, she will accept who she really is and reconciles herself with her true self. While she will open his eyes and makes him see what he is missing by keeping his heart closed.
Even if it is only underlined, there is a second romance going on between Lord Fennimore and Harriet, which was so much fun to follow. There are also the other protagonists like Thea’s uncle or her aunt, each character is perfectly worked and presented with enough background to make it alive and with depth.
So a big fat 5 stars for this very entertaining and enjoyable read.
Some of my favorite quotes :
« Such pursuits do wonders for a gentleman’s buttocks. In my humble opinion, there is nothing better than a pert pair of cheeks encased in tight buckskin.’ Her incorrigible older friend had a wicked glint in her eye. ‘Did I ever tell you I seduced him first?’ »
« ‘I take back everything I said about buckskin, Thea. It is vastly overrated.’ Shamelessly, her friend barged past—no doubt to get a closer look. »
« ‘I’d have paid good money to see my niece mute for once. I had thought such a miracle impossible. I’d shamelessly imitate you and stroll about buck naked, too, if I thought it would get me any peace, but the sight would likely send all the servants running for the hills before it silenced her and then who would carry me downstairs?’ ‘I was hardly mute, Uncle.’ ‘Harriet said your jaw dropped to the floor and you were stuttering and spluttering while glowing crimson like a beetroot.’ »
« ‘You’ve haunted my dreams, Thea. Have since the first day I met you. I am severely sleep deprived.’ ‘Me, too.’ He loved her earthy giggle. Loved everything about her. Loved that the mere thought of loving her didn’t make him want to run. ‘But we are young and can sleep when we’re dead.’ »
March 2, 2019
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
💋💋
A delight to read , this book is fun and tense in equal amounts.
It was wonderful to slip back into the world if the Kings Elite, Fennimore , Hadleigh, Warriner all the best characters making an appearance.
As for Lord Gray , well he’s awesome, smooth talking , cool , and starts the book naked in a pond , what more could you ask.
Thea is a special woman , strong and feisty when the occasion calls for it , not easily duped by men who want her just for her fortune.
The two seem to have an immediate impact upon one another, who wouldn’t to be honest, especially seeming as he’s on show in a pond .
This is a brilliant book thoroughly enjoyable and part of a wonderful series.
I forgot to mention Harriet ,excellent character and Trefore the dog , I want one now .
I received an advance copy of this book and chose to submit a review
💋💋
A delight to read , this book is fun and tense in equal amounts.
It was wonderful to slip back into the world if the Kings Elite, Fennimore , Hadleigh, Warriner all the best characters making an appearance.
As for Lord Gray , well he’s awesome, smooth talking , cool , and starts the book naked in a pond , what more could you ask.
Thea is a special woman , strong and feisty when the occasion calls for it , not easily duped by men who want her just for her fortune.
The two seem to have an immediate impact upon one another, who wouldn’t to be honest, especially seeming as he’s on show in a pond .
This is a brilliant book thoroughly enjoyable and part of a wonderful series.
I forgot to mention Harriet ,excellent character and Trefore the dog , I want one now .
I received an advance copy of this book and chose to submit a review
February 16, 2019
Lord Graham Chadwick, Gray, on assignment with Lord Cedric Fennimore, brought his dog, Trefor, with him on this mission. Trefor is in trouble for stealing Cedric’s slippers but what’s done is done and Gray decides to join his dog in the stream. He’s enjoying the cool water when Miss Thea Cranford and Lady Harriet Crudgington discover him.
Gray needs to make a good impression on Lord Cedric to get a promotion. Viscount Gislingham may be involved with the smuggling ring the King’s Elite are trying to stop and his niece, Thea, may know something. He’s also attracted to her. Thea usually avoids men as she thinks they’re after her money, but something about Gray intrigues her and something about her calls to him, but he is not a fortune hunter.
Cedric and Gray are invited to Lady Caroline Gislingham’s tea party, where they will meet their neighbors and observe them. Lady Caroline is quite flirtatious which makes him suspicious. Gray continues to run into Thea as he needs info that she might unknowingly have. He is also attracted to her.
There is more than one romance going on in this book and I won’t spoil it or how they discover the leader of the smuggling ring. At first, I found Thea somewhat annoying, but liked her more as the story unfolded. It’s a good read!
Gray needs to make a good impression on Lord Cedric to get a promotion. Viscount Gislingham may be involved with the smuggling ring the King’s Elite are trying to stop and his niece, Thea, may know something. He’s also attracted to her. Thea usually avoids men as she thinks they’re after her money, but something about Gray intrigues her and something about her calls to him, but he is not a fortune hunter.
Cedric and Gray are invited to Lady Caroline Gislingham’s tea party, where they will meet their neighbors and observe them. Lady Caroline is quite flirtatious which makes him suspicious. Gray continues to run into Thea as he needs info that she might unknowingly have. He is also attracted to her.
There is more than one romance going on in this book and I won’t spoil it or how they discover the leader of the smuggling ring. At first, I found Thea somewhat annoying, but liked her more as the story unfolded. It’s a good read!
February 8, 2019
Another great addition to the King's Elite series. Don't worry though, can be read as a stand alone, but I highly recommend you read this series (and all of Ms Heath's books). Lord Graham Chadwick, although he prefers Gray, has a "disgraceful" past, but has tried to put it behind him. Miss Theodora Cranford is an heiress who has a cynical view of men, since so far she has only met fortune hunters. They are drawn to each other regardless, and the attempt to fight the attraction is a riveting story. I really enjoyed how Gray was always honest with Thea, a very endearing quality. The secondary characters (including Gray's brilliant dog Trefor) were also enjoyable to read about. Waiting impatiently for the next in the series.
March 28, 2019
Lord Graham Chadwick better known as Gray, is a member of the King's Elite and currently hot on the trail of the elusive "Boss", the criminal mastermind who is not only smuggling goods, but is also responsible for the death of several agents and the murder of the Elite's best leads. Gray along with Lord Fennimore, have settled into a house neighboring their best suspect - Viscount Gislingham.
Theodora "Thea" Crawford is the niece of Lord Gislingham and a considerable heiress, but past experiences have left her a mere shadow of her former self - she is all that is proper and ladylike, and more than a bit jaded and cynical about men. So when she and her friend Harriet, Lady Crudington come across a very naked Gray taking a dip in the river, she of course averted her view (mostly) and immediately decided that he was a no-good scoundrel and most likely a fortune hunter.
Gray realizing the important opportunity being laid at his feet, immediately tries to rectify the situation, but thanks to his dog Trefor and his immediately love for Thea, things go from bad to worse. Desperate to get into her good graces, Gray tries to turn her sweet and fails miserably.
Eventually, Thea has to admit that she likes Gray and for his part, Gray finds that he likes Thea, more than he would like. But he has a job to do and no matter how delicious her kisses or how enticing her personality, he will not fail. Besides, he has been in love before and it ended badly, so he will not risk making the same mistake twice - or will he?
Can love bloom where secrets and lies abound? Will the truth ease the sting of betrayal? Will gray catch "The Boss" and earn his promotion? You will just have to read this delightful tale yourself to find out!
This story has a lot of humor, but it is tempered by deeper emotion and kept interesting with several revelations and twists. This is the third book in The King's Elite series, and in my opinion, the best of the bunch - the writing is impeccable, the story absorbing, the mystery is good, the love scenes warmish and the characters are likable and relatable. I am happy to recommend this book and believe that it can absolutely be read as a stand alone title.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review of an eARC that was provided to me.*
Theodora "Thea" Crawford is the niece of Lord Gislingham and a considerable heiress, but past experiences have left her a mere shadow of her former self - she is all that is proper and ladylike, and more than a bit jaded and cynical about men. So when she and her friend Harriet, Lady Crudington come across a very naked Gray taking a dip in the river, she of course averted her view (mostly) and immediately decided that he was a no-good scoundrel and most likely a fortune hunter.
Gray realizing the important opportunity being laid at his feet, immediately tries to rectify the situation, but thanks to his dog Trefor and his immediately love for Thea, things go from bad to worse. Desperate to get into her good graces, Gray tries to turn her sweet and fails miserably.
Eventually, Thea has to admit that she likes Gray and for his part, Gray finds that he likes Thea, more than he would like. But he has a job to do and no matter how delicious her kisses or how enticing her personality, he will not fail. Besides, he has been in love before and it ended badly, so he will not risk making the same mistake twice - or will he?
Can love bloom where secrets and lies abound? Will the truth ease the sting of betrayal? Will gray catch "The Boss" and earn his promotion? You will just have to read this delightful tale yourself to find out!
This story has a lot of humor, but it is tempered by deeper emotion and kept interesting with several revelations and twists. This is the third book in The King's Elite series, and in my opinion, the best of the bunch - the writing is impeccable, the story absorbing, the mystery is good, the love scenes warmish and the characters are likable and relatable. I am happy to recommend this book and believe that it can absolutely be read as a stand alone title.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review of an eARC that was provided to me.*
April 1, 2019
This is a Harlequin Historical Romantic Suspense story. This is not from the Heartwarming line, there is some adult content. Having said that, I enjoyed this historical fiction story of romance, propriety, spying, traitors and family. Miss Theodora Cranford (aka Thea) is a lovely, single, rich, aristocrat living out in the country in Suffolk. She has had bad experiences, resulting in the death or near-death of a loved one. Both of these situations have convinced her that she needs to curb her impetuous nature. She is also determined to not marry someone who is after her money. That has proven to be difficult and she feels she may never get married, being very wary of any man who show an interest in her. When she has an accidental meeting with Lord Gray, he in the buff, she is immediately attracted to him. Is this her Mr. Right?
Lord Gray is working as a spy undercover for the government, a member of the King's Elite. He and his mentor are posing as a Nobleman and his cousin in order to investigate and apprehend "The Boss", who is the leader of a smuggling gang who has also murdered. The suspect, is Thea's uncle and guardian. When Gray finds himself attracted to Thea, he tries to ignore the feelings so he can do his job. Can Gray continue his investigation without giving in to his attraction?
This was an interesting story that piqued my interest from the beginning. There wasn't a lot of excitement or adventure in the spying aspects (in fact Gray himself mumbles about how boring it is), but the romance was fun. The banter between Gray and Thea had me smiling and the secondary relationship in the story was a pleasant surprise. I enjoyed the characters and the story line was well paced. If you enjoy a good historical romance, then pick this one up. It is the third in the series but it works well as a standalone. I received a copy of this book from Rachel's Random Tours upon my request, the rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
Lord Gray is working as a spy undercover for the government, a member of the King's Elite. He and his mentor are posing as a Nobleman and his cousin in order to investigate and apprehend "The Boss", who is the leader of a smuggling gang who has also murdered. The suspect, is Thea's uncle and guardian. When Gray finds himself attracted to Thea, he tries to ignore the feelings so he can do his job. Can Gray continue his investigation without giving in to his attraction?
This was an interesting story that piqued my interest from the beginning. There wasn't a lot of excitement or adventure in the spying aspects (in fact Gray himself mumbles about how boring it is), but the romance was fun. The banter between Gray and Thea had me smiling and the secondary relationship in the story was a pleasant surprise. I enjoyed the characters and the story line was well paced. If you enjoy a good historical romance, then pick this one up. It is the third in the series but it works well as a standalone. I received a copy of this book from Rachel's Random Tours upon my request, the rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
March 23, 2019
I received an eARC at no cost from the author, in exchange for an honest and voluntary review. Thank you.
Review originally posted at Romancing Romances
4.5*
For those of you that follow Virginia Heath on social media, you know that she has an adorable, yet somewhat mischievous dog, named Trevor. In this (awesome) book, we have a version of Trevor, Trefor! He is adorable, and helps us readers love our hero so much more.
Lord Gray is a spy, which means his relationship with Miss Theodora Cranford starts with lies. This might put some people off, but it worked very well for me.
Gray is funny, and encouraging, and a hard worker. He doesn’t want to compromise his mission, but he also doesn’t want to lie to Thea. And he finds a way to tell her about himself, and makes it easy for her to fall in love with him, without manipulating her or lie – except when it comes to the reason he uses to justify his presence in the house next door.
Theodora Cranford, Thea to her friends and family, is a fiery redhead that has been trying to control her temper and her impulses for too long. She believes she has a good reason to do so, but with Gray’s help (and Trefor!) she begins to loosen up, and it helps her to enjoy life more.
Gray works with his stiff boss, Lord Fennimore, who has his little story in the background as well. It is quite entertaining to see a grumpy, older gentleman, change his way of living.
The book also has an element of mystery/crime, which keeps us wondering about a mysterious boss that is ordering hits, and that is the focus of Gray and Fennimore’s mission.
I loved the friendship that developed between our main characters, and how charming they both were. I was rooting for them from beginning to end.
Review originally posted at Romancing Romances
4.5*
For those of you that follow Virginia Heath on social media, you know that she has an adorable, yet somewhat mischievous dog, named Trevor. In this (awesome) book, we have a version of Trevor, Trefor! He is adorable, and helps us readers love our hero so much more.
Lord Gray is a spy, which means his relationship with Miss Theodora Cranford starts with lies. This might put some people off, but it worked very well for me.
Gray is funny, and encouraging, and a hard worker. He doesn’t want to compromise his mission, but he also doesn’t want to lie to Thea. And he finds a way to tell her about himself, and makes it easy for her to fall in love with him, without manipulating her or lie – except when it comes to the reason he uses to justify his presence in the house next door.
Theodora Cranford, Thea to her friends and family, is a fiery redhead that has been trying to control her temper and her impulses for too long. She believes she has a good reason to do so, but with Gray’s help (and Trefor!) she begins to loosen up, and it helps her to enjoy life more.
Gray works with his stiff boss, Lord Fennimore, who has his little story in the background as well. It is quite entertaining to see a grumpy, older gentleman, change his way of living.
The book also has an element of mystery/crime, which keeps us wondering about a mysterious boss that is ordering hits, and that is the focus of Gray and Fennimore’s mission.
I loved the friendship that developed between our main characters, and how charming they both were. I was rooting for them from beginning to end.
April 1, 2019
The Disgraceful Lord Gray is the third book in The King's Elite series but I've enjoed it even if I haven't read the previous ones.
This story was nice,sweet and romantic with a hint of mistery that kept me glued to my reader from start to end.
I loved the main characters,Thea and Gray.They seems perfect for each other since their first encounter,her fiery hair that really match her personality and his unequivocal charme make the air that surrounds them really really hot.
Their journey was more exciting than the roller coaster and I don't want to give you any spoiler and risking to ruin it for you so I recommend to start to read it as soon as possible.
This was the first time I've read a Virginia Heath novel and it was such a pleasure to follow Lord Gray,his dog Trefor, and Miss Cranford's dynamics.
I'm definitely going to catch up her other works.
Copy kindly provided by the Publisher/Author.
March 26, 2019
What a fun, historical romantic suspense this proved to be! Miss Theodora Cranford (aka Thea) has had two really bad experiences as a result of her impetuous behaviour and is now determined to be more restrained in order to protect everyone she cares for. That actually makes her very wary of the any man, especially if he could be more interested in her considerable fortune rather than her. She's learnt to be reticent and assume the worst until proven different. How on earth is she going to cope when her first meeting with her new neighbour, Lord Gray, is when she inadvertently discovers him totally naked, swimming in a woodland waterway?
Lord Gray is actually working as an undercover government spy, a member of the King's Elite, and the person he's investigating is Thea's guardian. Can Gray continue his investigation without giving in to his attraction to Thea? Can Thea let go of her fears and let Impetuous Thea rule her head and heart, enabling their romance to have a chance?
This is a story filled with twists, turns and surprises as the King's Elite strive to discover just who 'The Boss' is and bring them to justice for treason, murder and smuggling. It has some fantastic characters and one of my favourites just has to be Trefor. He's an unlikely hero, a real bounder and causes mischief and mayhem - especially near water. This is a great story to escape into and a highly entertaining read. I'll definitely look out for more in this series and by this author in future.I requested and was gifted a copy of this book and this is my honest review after choosing to read it.
Lord Gray is actually working as an undercover government spy, a member of the King's Elite, and the person he's investigating is Thea's guardian. Can Gray continue his investigation without giving in to his attraction to Thea? Can Thea let go of her fears and let Impetuous Thea rule her head and heart, enabling their romance to have a chance?
This is a story filled with twists, turns and surprises as the King's Elite strive to discover just who 'The Boss' is and bring them to justice for treason, murder and smuggling. It has some fantastic characters and one of my favourites just has to be Trefor. He's an unlikely hero, a real bounder and causes mischief and mayhem - especially near water. This is a great story to escape into and a highly entertaining read. I'll definitely look out for more in this series and by this author in future.I requested and was gifted a copy of this book and this is my honest review after choosing to read it.
March 7, 2019
Oh, my goodness me! What a book, with romance, mystery, crime, secret agents, a-way-too-sexy-to-be-real; stud of a hero, a wonderful heroine and a naughty dog, all entwined with a page-turning exciting plot this is the makings of a classic.
Just when I thought that Virginia Heath had reached her pinnacle with sexy and swoon-worthy heroes she pulls a stunner like Graham Chadwick out of her head and makes me melt all over again but this time with pure lust. My goodness, what a book! What a man, what a story and what an adorable side-kick….really I wonder where the idea for him came from 😉 I have been so loving this series, each one is as devastatingly romantic and thrilling as the next.
So, for those who have been living in a bubble for the past year and don’t know what The King’s Elite series is all about, let me fill you in a wee bit. The King’s Elite is actually what it says on the tin, it is a super secret spy section of the government headed up by the gloriously growly Lord Fennimore – who doesn’t love a hard-shelled, growling old lion as a spy? He is fabulous and to be honest I would love a story with him taking centre stage. The King’s Elite from the start have been hunting for the notorious ‘The Boss’ the leader of one of the most ruthless smuggling gangs and off course as these are romances each of our spies tend to fall in love a long the way, usually when our men least expect it.
Lord Gray a disgraced aristocrat who has found he has a gift for the spy life, his latest mission is to try to finally unmask and bring to justice the elusive and notorious smuggling leader ‘The Boss’ he must infiltrate himself into the circle of his suspect to find the truth, along with the help of his superior agent; Lord Fennimore and Grays faithful dog Trefor. But, as we all know plans never go to plan especially when one morning while trying to retrieve Lord Fennimore’s slipper from mischievous Trefor – who thinks it hilarious to go running around with said chewed slipper in his mouth – he unexpectedly meets the one thing that could ruin his well laid out plan.
Theadora (Thea) Cranford the niece of the very man Gray has been sent to investigate is a weary of all men, being a hugely wealthy heiress she knows that most who pay an interest are only after her wealth. She has learned to hide her impetuous side from other’s, and to guard her heart. She has resigned herself to this quiet, calm and rather dull life where she can’t get herself into to trouble. That is until she meets a naked man in a stream – a man might I say who has a pert and delectable rear end 😉 and soon her life turns upside down.
With the stunning fiery-haired and entirely too evocative heiress constantly on his mind, his dog getting into some of the most hilarious scrapes causing way too much trouble then a dog of a spy should and his mission to catch ‘The Boss’ weighing him down as the days goes by poor Gray has a lot to contend with. Can he finish his mission and get the girl?
My goodness, Gray!! I have such huge heart eyes for this man – didn’t I say the same about the previous two agents? He is delectable! Handsome as hell, sexy, proud, intelligent, he has a real soft centre, he really is such a charming sweetheart. But in all honestly I really admire Gray, he hasn’t had the best of times with various scandals within his past but he has battled and worked hard to get to his position in The Kings Elite. He is also very determined and has his sights set on great things, one in particular is to become the commander of the Invisibles.
This is a fabulously engrossing and a utterly romantic story that will have you laughing out loud, falling head over heels in love with the character’s and sitting at the edge of your seat with it’s thrilling twists. I have said it before, but I am going to say it again; that Ms Heath really does have a gift with writing. She has the best sense of humour which really comes through her writing with the witty dialogue, but I think that Ms Heath has really out done herself with this – especially with the likes of Harriet, my goodness she is a real hoot!
The story is fun, romantic and exciting. But the thing for me that really makes this going from a five-star to a ten is the relationship between all the character’s, there is a real buzz between Gray and Thea, the atmosphere crackles with mutual attraction and lust and the addition of Trefor the dog is a stroke of genius.
Overall, an exceptionally gorgeous love story with an amazing twisty plot.
Just when I thought that Virginia Heath had reached her pinnacle with sexy and swoon-worthy heroes she pulls a stunner like Graham Chadwick out of her head and makes me melt all over again but this time with pure lust. My goodness, what a book! What a man, what a story and what an adorable side-kick….really I wonder where the idea for him came from 😉 I have been so loving this series, each one is as devastatingly romantic and thrilling as the next.
So, for those who have been living in a bubble for the past year and don’t know what The King’s Elite series is all about, let me fill you in a wee bit. The King’s Elite is actually what it says on the tin, it is a super secret spy section of the government headed up by the gloriously growly Lord Fennimore – who doesn’t love a hard-shelled, growling old lion as a spy? He is fabulous and to be honest I would love a story with him taking centre stage. The King’s Elite from the start have been hunting for the notorious ‘The Boss’ the leader of one of the most ruthless smuggling gangs and off course as these are romances each of our spies tend to fall in love a long the way, usually when our men least expect it.
Lord Gray a disgraced aristocrat who has found he has a gift for the spy life, his latest mission is to try to finally unmask and bring to justice the elusive and notorious smuggling leader ‘The Boss’ he must infiltrate himself into the circle of his suspect to find the truth, along with the help of his superior agent; Lord Fennimore and Grays faithful dog Trefor. But, as we all know plans never go to plan especially when one morning while trying to retrieve Lord Fennimore’s slipper from mischievous Trefor – who thinks it hilarious to go running around with said chewed slipper in his mouth – he unexpectedly meets the one thing that could ruin his well laid out plan.
Theadora (Thea) Cranford the niece of the very man Gray has been sent to investigate is a weary of all men, being a hugely wealthy heiress she knows that most who pay an interest are only after her wealth. She has learned to hide her impetuous side from other’s, and to guard her heart. She has resigned herself to this quiet, calm and rather dull life where she can’t get herself into to trouble. That is until she meets a naked man in a stream – a man might I say who has a pert and delectable rear end 😉 and soon her life turns upside down.
With the stunning fiery-haired and entirely too evocative heiress constantly on his mind, his dog getting into some of the most hilarious scrapes causing way too much trouble then a dog of a spy should and his mission to catch ‘The Boss’ weighing him down as the days goes by poor Gray has a lot to contend with. Can he finish his mission and get the girl?
My goodness, Gray!! I have such huge heart eyes for this man – didn’t I say the same about the previous two agents? He is delectable! Handsome as hell, sexy, proud, intelligent, he has a real soft centre, he really is such a charming sweetheart. But in all honestly I really admire Gray, he hasn’t had the best of times with various scandals within his past but he has battled and worked hard to get to his position in The Kings Elite. He is also very determined and has his sights set on great things, one in particular is to become the commander of the Invisibles.
This is a fabulously engrossing and a utterly romantic story that will have you laughing out loud, falling head over heels in love with the character’s and sitting at the edge of your seat with it’s thrilling twists. I have said it before, but I am going to say it again; that Ms Heath really does have a gift with writing. She has the best sense of humour which really comes through her writing with the witty dialogue, but I think that Ms Heath has really out done herself with this – especially with the likes of Harriet, my goodness she is a real hoot!
The story is fun, romantic and exciting. But the thing for me that really makes this going from a five-star to a ten is the relationship between all the character’s, there is a real buzz between Gray and Thea, the atmosphere crackles with mutual attraction and lust and the addition of Trefor the dog is a stroke of genius.
Overall, an exceptionally gorgeous love story with an amazing twisty plot.
February 9, 2019
Wow yet again another brilliant book by Virginia, it always amazes me how she does it but she has out done herself. I loved Trefor he made this story so funny, but also he made it seem so real. When reading Gray and Theodora’s journey in this book you find humour, passion and love, He is a member of the Kings Elite and she is a buttoned up Heiress. With this book we get nearer to finding out who The Boss actually is, and once again you are not disappointed. I find that this book is most definitely a must read, so make sure you add it to your to be read pile.
March 19, 2019
The Disgraceful Lord Gray by Virginia Heath starts off at a slower pace, but if you stick with it you won’t regret it! It is cleverly written and easy to follow. It was a little predictable but I loved how it flowed and all came together. The story is romantic, funny, and charged full of emotion. It was so easy to connect with the characters. Gray and Thea are completely charming, they are witty, forthright, honest characters who are perfect for each other. I loved how they first met! It had me grinning from ear to ear. Trefor (Gray’s dog) pretty much completes this story! I loved him, and he’s probably my favourite 4 legged character that I’ve found in a book. Virginia Heath has a way with words too, this story is jam-packed with some really great quotes. 4.5 stars!
February 28, 2019
The Disgraceful Lord Gray is the third book in “The King's Elite” series by author Virginia Heath and one I’ve been happily anticipating. This series has been extremely entertaining and I’m enjoying getting to know each one of the King’s Elite. Just when I think I’ve picked a favorite to love, Virginia brings a new hero for me to drool over… hello to Gray my new favorite!
If you’ve already read the first two books in this series then you’ve already met Lord Graham Chadwick or Gray as he likes to be called. Gray has been a character in the previous books that had caught my eye and I was looking forward to his story. Gray is a disgraced aristocrat who’s turned spy. He’s in Suffolk with his mischievous dog Trefor and Lord Fennimore on a mission to unmask “The Boss” an elusive mastermind behind a highly organized and extremely dangerous smuggling ring linked to Napoleon. The King’s Elite have been after “The Boss” since we were first introduced to them in the fourth and final book of “The Wild Warriners” series.
Being an heiress Miss Theodora “Thea” Cranford tends to be overly suspicious of men who may be after her inheritance. Two momentous occasions in her past has made her vow to be sensible and suppress the impetuous nature that gets her into trouble. Since then, her world has been calmer, although a bit repetitive and somewhat dull. Then a certain Lord and his dog appear making her question her dull, unfulfilled life.
Virginia Heath has a delightful sense of humor and the addition of Trefor the dog who played a major role in this story was genius! Thea and Gray were a perfect match. I loved their interactions and the sparks between them were evident from their very first eye opening meeting. Thea was such a fun heroine and I adored her and her struggle of trying to keep Impetuous Thea under control. With wonderful secondary characters, a crime boss to catch, witty dialogue and a few surprises along the way this was another fantastic read and perfect story to add to this series. Highly recommend and can’t wait for The Determined Lord Hadleigh, the fourth book in “The King's Elite” series coming soon! Will Lord Hadleigh surpass Lord Gray in my esteem? I guess we’ll both have to wait and see….
If you’ve already read the first two books in this series then you’ve already met Lord Graham Chadwick or Gray as he likes to be called. Gray has been a character in the previous books that had caught my eye and I was looking forward to his story. Gray is a disgraced aristocrat who’s turned spy. He’s in Suffolk with his mischievous dog Trefor and Lord Fennimore on a mission to unmask “The Boss” an elusive mastermind behind a highly organized and extremely dangerous smuggling ring linked to Napoleon. The King’s Elite have been after “The Boss” since we were first introduced to them in the fourth and final book of “The Wild Warriners” series.
Being an heiress Miss Theodora “Thea” Cranford tends to be overly suspicious of men who may be after her inheritance. Two momentous occasions in her past has made her vow to be sensible and suppress the impetuous nature that gets her into trouble. Since then, her world has been calmer, although a bit repetitive and somewhat dull. Then a certain Lord and his dog appear making her question her dull, unfulfilled life.
Virginia Heath has a delightful sense of humor and the addition of Trefor the dog who played a major role in this story was genius! Thea and Gray were a perfect match. I loved their interactions and the sparks between them were evident from their very first eye opening meeting. Thea was such a fun heroine and I adored her and her struggle of trying to keep Impetuous Thea under control. With wonderful secondary characters, a crime boss to catch, witty dialogue and a few surprises along the way this was another fantastic read and perfect story to add to this series. Highly recommend and can’t wait for The Determined Lord Hadleigh, the fourth book in “The King's Elite” series coming soon! Will Lord Hadleigh surpass Lord Gray in my esteem? I guess we’ll both have to wait and see….
March 6, 2019
I was privileged to receive an ARC of this book from the author. The ARC was given without obligation. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
As I've been sick and on my deathbed *drama queen alert!*, I was lucky enough to have a terrific book to keep me company. Virginia Heath has written an intriguing story of love and, my favorite, spying. The Disgraceful Lord Gray is book #3 in The King's Elite series, of which I now have to buy #1 and #2 and preorder #4. I adore a beguiling series.
The best part, for me, of this story is the hero's sidekick, a Labrador Retriever, I have one. I learned that the Lab was originally called a St John's. His name is Trefor, a tribute to Ms. Heaths own dog, internet sensation Trevor (sigh). Check him out on Facebook, he's wonderful. Before I get too carried away, I should get on to the story.
Ms Theadore Cranford is a heiress in search of love, not just a husband. The fortune hunters have worn her out and at this point she'd rather be alone *you go girl*. Thea has the loveliest head of thick red hair and our hero quickly becomes a fan of redheads. Thea's parents have died and she happily lives with her beloved uncle and his icky second wife. She sees herself as two people, Restrained Thea, who never causes trouble and is very boring, and Impetuous Thea, who makes trouble by the bucketful and is interesting.
Our hero is Lord Gray, formally known as Lord Graham Chadwick. After hitting a rough patch in his young life, Gray was disowned by his family He became a sailor and that led to him becoming a *yeah* spy. I love a good spy story. The first meeting between our two leads is priceless, I laughed out loud. Gray has lovely blue-green eyes that Thea noticed after observing his naked butt *yeah again*.
In the secondary character spots we have Lady Harriet Crudington and Lord Cedric Fennimore. Second chance at love stories can be so sweet. I hope book #4 finishes their tale, I loved them.
You're going to find much hot flirting, steamy glances and a plethra of sparks. And it's not all from our main characters. I'm suprised the book wasn't smoking. A final thought, I was impressed by the 'grand gesture'. It proves without a doubt that there's true love and not just lust. Happy reading.
#thedisgracefullordgray #theking'selite @harlequinhistorical @virginiaheathauthor
As I've been sick and on my deathbed *drama queen alert!*, I was lucky enough to have a terrific book to keep me company. Virginia Heath has written an intriguing story of love and, my favorite, spying. The Disgraceful Lord Gray is book #3 in The King's Elite series, of which I now have to buy #1 and #2 and preorder #4. I adore a beguiling series.
The best part, for me, of this story is the hero's sidekick, a Labrador Retriever, I have one. I learned that the Lab was originally called a St John's. His name is Trefor, a tribute to Ms. Heaths own dog, internet sensation Trevor (sigh). Check him out on Facebook, he's wonderful. Before I get too carried away, I should get on to the story.
Ms Theadore Cranford is a heiress in search of love, not just a husband. The fortune hunters have worn her out and at this point she'd rather be alone *you go girl*. Thea has the loveliest head of thick red hair and our hero quickly becomes a fan of redheads. Thea's parents have died and she happily lives with her beloved uncle and his icky second wife. She sees herself as two people, Restrained Thea, who never causes trouble and is very boring, and Impetuous Thea, who makes trouble by the bucketful and is interesting.
Our hero is Lord Gray, formally known as Lord Graham Chadwick. After hitting a rough patch in his young life, Gray was disowned by his family He became a sailor and that led to him becoming a *yeah* spy. I love a good spy story. The first meeting between our two leads is priceless, I laughed out loud. Gray has lovely blue-green eyes that Thea noticed after observing his naked butt *yeah again*.
In the secondary character spots we have Lady Harriet Crudington and Lord Cedric Fennimore. Second chance at love stories can be so sweet. I hope book #4 finishes their tale, I loved them.
You're going to find much hot flirting, steamy glances and a plethra of sparks. And it's not all from our main characters. I'm suprised the book wasn't smoking. A final thought, I was impressed by the 'grand gesture'. It proves without a doubt that there's true love and not just lust. Happy reading.
#thedisgracefullordgray #theking'selite @harlequinhistorical @virginiaheathauthor
July 15, 2024
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Flintas- Žasmina jau tokie padykę
O Grėjus- Tėja išvis be žodžių tik ir įsivaizduoja vienas kitą nuogus ir galvoja apie tam tikras kūno dalis. Negerai negerai.
Grėjus toks įdomus žmogelis. Jis tikrai ne kuklutis jei jo pirma pažintis su panele įvyksta kai jis nuogas jos dėdės ežere. Nu įdomiai čia. Bet man nepatiko tai jog jis melagis. Aš suprantu darbas yra darbas, bet negalima santykių pradėti nuo melo. Tėja nusipelno tiesos. DUOK JAI TIESA GRĖJAU. Bet šiaip patinka man jo asmenybė toks linksmas dėdė.
Tėja labai miela, graži raudonplaukė su garbanėlėm. Vėlgi jos pirma pažintis nemaloni, ji įkrenta į vandenį ir mato Grėjaus vyriškumą yikes 😬😬😬😬. Niekam šito nelinkečiau. Bet ji buvo miela kaip žmogus aišku iki to kol ji Grėjaus pasididžiavimą pavadino ' kieta forma ' aliooo Tėja kokios dar formos fuuuuu🤮🤮🤮🤮. Ji nuolat galvojo apie jo užpakalį kad net aš noriu jau pamatyti kas pas Grėjų ten per užpakalis
Verta paminėti jog mėgo savo užpakalius lyginti su persikais. Kiek kartų girdėjau juos sakant ' koks gražus užpakalis, tikras persikas ' bet žinot ką skanaus...😬😬
Niekad neatleisiu už pirmą kartą upelį BAIKIT ir pagalvokit apie tas žuveles, kokį košmarą jos išgyveno. Liūdna, gailą. Sumokėsiu už jų Perkraustymą į kitą ežerą, joms trauma jau ne pirmą kartą.
Bet KODĖL, KODĖL tie veikėjai darosi more horny.
Sebastianas- Klarisa buvo kuklučiai
Flintas- Žasmina jau tokie padykę
O Grėjus- Tėja išvis be žodžių tik ir įsivaizduoja vienas kitą nuogus ir galvoja apie tam tikras kūno dalis. Negerai negerai.
Grėjus toks įdomus žmogelis. Jis tikrai ne kuklutis jei jo pirma pažintis su panele įvyksta kai jis nuogas jos dėdės ežere. Nu įdomiai čia. Bet man nepatiko tai jog jis melagis. Aš suprantu darbas yra darbas, bet negalima santykių pradėti nuo melo. Tėja nusipelno tiesos. DUOK JAI TIESA GRĖJAU. Bet šiaip patinka man jo asmenybė toks linksmas dėdė.
Tėja labai miela, graži raudonplaukė su garbanėlėm. Vėlgi jos pirma pažintis nemaloni, ji įkrenta į vandenį ir mato Grėjaus vyriškumą yikes 😬😬😬😬. Niekam šito nelinkečiau. Bet ji buvo miela kaip žmogus aišku iki to kol ji Grėjaus pasididžiavimą pavadino ' kieta forma ' aliooo Tėja kokios dar formos fuuuuu🤮🤮🤮🤮. Ji nuolat galvojo apie jo užpakalį kad net aš noriu jau pamatyti kas pas Grėjų ten per užpakalis
Verta paminėti jog mėgo savo užpakalius lyginti su persikais. Kiek kartų girdėjau juos sakant ' koks gražus užpakalis, tikras persikas ' bet žinot ką skanaus...😬😬
Niekad neatleisiu už pirmą kartą upelį BAIKIT ir pagalvokit apie tas žuveles, kokį košmarą jos išgyveno. Liūdna, gailą. Sumokėsiu už jų Perkraustymą į kitą ežerą, joms trauma jau ne pirmą kartą.
March 6, 2019
The first thing I said when I finished The Disgraceful Lord Gray was,"This book made me so happy!"
The Disgraceful Lord Gray could have been titled It All Started With a Wet Dog.
Thea and Gray meet and sparks fly. Thea is a lovely character with all my favorite vices. She loves to read, loves animals and creative friends. Thea is sometimes impulsive and says what she is actually thinking and is afraid that this impulsiveness is a bad thing. She blames her impulsiveness for several tragedies that have happened in her past. She also dislikes fortune hunters and is very suspicious of peoples motivations in courting her.
Enter the ever so suspicious Gray and his love-able dog Trefor. Gray is a charming, handsome, loyal and funny. Trefor is charming, handsome, loyal and funny. How can Thea resist this pair?
I just loved this book. Many surprises, wonderful side characters and an interesting mystery woven into the story. The Disgraceful Lord Gray is an excellent addition to Virginia Heath's series The Kings Elite.
I highly recommend this whole series, as each book is a real treat. All the books standalone but are even better together. Bring on Lord Hadleigh's book.
The Disgraceful Lord Gray could have been titled It All Started With a Wet Dog.
Thea and Gray meet and sparks fly. Thea is a lovely character with all my favorite vices. She loves to read, loves animals and creative friends. Thea is sometimes impulsive and says what she is actually thinking and is afraid that this impulsiveness is a bad thing. She blames her impulsiveness for several tragedies that have happened in her past. She also dislikes fortune hunters and is very suspicious of peoples motivations in courting her.
Enter the ever so suspicious Gray and his love-able dog Trefor. Gray is a charming, handsome, loyal and funny. Trefor is charming, handsome, loyal and funny. How can Thea resist this pair?
I just loved this book. Many surprises, wonderful side characters and an interesting mystery woven into the story. The Disgraceful Lord Gray is an excellent addition to Virginia Heath's series The Kings Elite.
I highly recommend this whole series, as each book is a real treat. All the books standalone but are even better together. Bring on Lord Hadleigh's book.
March 21, 2019
The Disgraceful Lord Grey is an historical romance and part of the King’s Elite series. It takes place in Suffolk in 1820.
The King’s Elite are on the trail of The Boss, a notorious leader of a smuggling gang. Lord Graham Chadwick (Gray) and his superior Lord Fennimore have set themselves up as neighbours of Viscount Gislingham, who may just be the elusive Boss.
Whilst swimming in a stream, Gray meets Gisingham’s niece Thea. He uses the chance meeting to secure an introduction to her uncle, but the man he meets seems unlikely to fit the role of a gang leader. Instead the charming Gislingham encourages Gray to pursue his niece. See here for full review https://wp.me/p2Eu3u-d9s
The King’s Elite are on the trail of The Boss, a notorious leader of a smuggling gang. Lord Graham Chadwick (Gray) and his superior Lord Fennimore have set themselves up as neighbours of Viscount Gislingham, who may just be the elusive Boss.
Whilst swimming in a stream, Gray meets Gisingham’s niece Thea. He uses the chance meeting to secure an introduction to her uncle, but the man he meets seems unlikely to fit the role of a gang leader. Instead the charming Gislingham encourages Gray to pursue his niece. See here for full review https://wp.me/p2Eu3u-d9s
March 29, 2019
Absolutely fantastic book, I utterly adore our Hero, Heroine and our Dear Master Trefor most definitely also a hero in my eyes, its not often you see two main heroes but in this magnificent book you do, both adore our heroine, beautiful and feisty and perfect for them both.
I won't give spoilers to the details but will say you have everything you want and love on their journey in this beautiful story and you most definitely wont guess the ending I'll bet, Ms Heath as always has outdone her self and has written another book that is most definitely a joy to read . I defy any not to adore it who love historical romance.
I won't give spoilers to the details but will say you have everything you want and love on their journey in this beautiful story and you most definitely wont guess the ending I'll bet, Ms Heath as always has outdone her self and has written another book that is most definitely a joy to read . I defy any not to adore it who love historical romance.
February 12, 2019
This is the third book in the series The King’s Elite. Even though this continues the search for The Boss, there is not much adventure or spying done. In saying that, the development of the relationship between Thea and Gray was beautifully done and kept me reading. The secondary characters helped to bring humor which had me laughing out loud at times. And who could not love Trefor, Grays wonderful dog. Ms Heath has a wonderful imagination to bring such indepth feeling and conversations to life. I enjoy all her books and look forward to reading more. There was a sex scenethat this reviewer skipped as usual but it didn’t affect my enjoyment of the book. A beautiful love story that shows it is possible to be friends before you become lovers. I received this book as an ARC and was very happy to do an honest review.
November 12, 2023
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