An Improper Lover

by Maggi Andersen

Everything seems very proper on the surface but murder, intrigue and lust embroil Harriett in a very different scene. Lady Harriett Edgerton and her family visit a relative in his country mansion in Kent, England, in the early nineteenth century. Harriett finds herself not only caught up in a murder investigation, but falling in love with the wrong man. Determined not to become an old maid with no romantic dalliances, she plans a night of passion to ensure a scandalous past.

Genres: Historical Romance, Historical Fiction

90 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 7, 2010

About the author

USA TODAY bestselling author of Regency romance, and winner of the RONE award, Maggi Andersen wrote her first book for publication after gaining a BA in English and an MA in Creative Writing. She lives on a farm in the beautiful Yarra Valley in Victoria, Australia. She wrote her first adventure story at 8 years old. Her novels are mostly adventure stories, but also sensual romances. Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen inspired her Regencies and Victoria Holt, her Gothic Victorian mysteries She also writes contemporary romantic suspense and young adult novels.

Maggi supports the RSPCA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to animals) and animals often feature in her books.

Reviews

[Sonia N. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lady Harriet is looking for passion and love in a romance. After a few seasons she almost gives up. When a close family friend passes on they go to pay their respect. They were not planning on getting involved in a murder.
Lord Gerard is an Earl but inherited a penniless estate. He and Harriet find love in the midst of all the drama and mystery. I was so happy for them and I enjoyed everything about this book!

[LynnMarie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ashira Datya’s Review

I really enjoyed reading An Improper Lover, it reminded me of the romance novels I started out reading. Sisters Harriet and Leonora were as different as night and day. Harriet did not like the bustle of London while Leonora couldn't, or at least didn't want to, live without it.

Harriet and Leonora's family go to the country to pay their last respects to Harrison, a cousin, who married into the family years before. Once in the country, Harriet is reunited with Harrison's cousin Gerard and gets swept up into a mystery that threatens everyone she holds dear.

I have given An Improper Lover three and a half Tea Cups. The story was well written, intriguing and showed the differences between the sisters beautifully. The heat score for An Improper Lover is a one due to the love scenes being un-graphic. An Improper Lover is a great story, one I would not hesitate to read again.


3 1/2 Tea Cups!

[Maggie Dove · Rating 5 out of 5]

I knew that I was going to love this book and love it I did! Historical romances with a mystery included are right up my alley. The story of the fiery red-headed Harriet and the handsome and gorgeous Gerard was one I couldn't put down! Maggi Andersen did a wonderful job of combining romance and suspense and keeping me intrigued until the end!

[Susan Sieger · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read

I enjoyed reading about Gerard and Harriet, how they've known each other for years and are seeing the other in a different light. Her cousin was killed that night after they arrived, though they stayed at the neighboring estate. They worked together to solve the mystery of who killed him and why. In the end they got their HEA. I highly recommend this book! 👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤

[Kimberly Hatten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet

This was a sweet romance, though spicy as well. The characters are very likeable and the plot interesting. Good story!

[Louiseann Walter · Rating 5 out of 5]

GOOD READ

This was very ENTERTAINING and DELIGHTFUL. Harry was a delight. And the Earl was something else. I'm glad he knew a GEM when he saw her

[Jini · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would've given this 5 stars since it was truly suspenseful in parts. The couple of things I didn't like :

- the h being totally okay with seducing the H when (at least in her mind) he liked her sister.

- a couple of times it was weird that the H allows her to go inside the house all alone in the middle of the night when he suspects the servants.

[Marjorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good love story

This was a sweet love story and was short enough to read in a day. Harry thought her sister would be his choice but she was wrong.

[Maggi Andersen · Rating 5 out of 5]

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