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Once Upon An Accident #3
The Spy Who Loved Her
To keep her safe, he will not only have to risk his life, but also his heart.
Lady Anna was once considered the catch of the season. Now, three years after she fell for a man who tried to murder her cousin, she eases her guilt with charity work at an orphanage. Until her mother insists she do her duty.
Attending her cousin’s ball is irritating enough. It’s her one dance with Daniel, the unscrupulous Earl of Bridgerton, that rubs her nerves raw. And oddly leaves her senses on the edge of arousal.
The ton sees Daniel as a scoundrel. In truth, like centuries of Bridgertons before him, he leads a vast network of spies, protecting England from her worst enemies. His resolve never to marry means the one woman he’s always wanted—Lady Anna—is off limits. Especially now that his father’s murderer is coming after him as well.
At first, Anna wonders if Daniel was put on this earth just to annoy her. It’s only when she finds him injured that his mask begins to fall away—and so do the barriers between them. But their flaring passion puts her right where Daniel didn’t want her. Next on a killer’s list.
This book contains spies, musicales, men who think they know everything, women who know they do not, naughty liaisons, matchmaking mamas, and a seduction that will curl your toes.
Lady Anna was once considered the catch of the season. Now, three years after she fell for a man who tried to murder her cousin, she eases her guilt with charity work at an orphanage. Until her mother insists she do her duty.
Attending her cousin’s ball is irritating enough. It’s her one dance with Daniel, the unscrupulous Earl of Bridgerton, that rubs her nerves raw. And oddly leaves her senses on the edge of arousal.
The ton sees Daniel as a scoundrel. In truth, like centuries of Bridgertons before him, he leads a vast network of spies, protecting England from her worst enemies. His resolve never to marry means the one woman he’s always wanted—Lady Anna—is off limits. Especially now that his father’s murderer is coming after him as well.
At first, Anna wonders if Daniel was put on this earth just to annoy her. It’s only when she finds him injured that his mask begins to fall away—and so do the barriers between them. But their flaring passion puts her right where Daniel didn’t want her. Next on a killer’s list.
This book contains spies, musicales, men who think they know everything, women who know they do not, naughty liaisons, matchmaking mamas, and a seduction that will curl your toes.
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March 10, 2011
Favorite Quote: There was something so…wrong, discussing your love life with your mother – especially while naked.
Lady Anna has lived in relative seclusion the past three years after the man she thought she was in love with tried to murder her cousin. Feeling guilt for being involved with such a man, she has shunned society and taken refuge in working for an orphanage, something very important to her. But her mother and brother Sebastian are now insisting she make appearance at balls and Anna living with them, really has no choice.
Daniel, the Earl of Bridgerton has known Anna for most of his life. Being childhood playmates, they have grown apart in recent years. Now they just get on the other’s nerves and fight constantly. Being a good friend of Sebastian’s, Daniel dances with Anna as a favor to him. They both have been attracted to the other for quite some time. However, Daniel is too afraid to make a move because he is best friends with her brother and Anna is still too shamed over past events with her cousin.
A secret from most everyone, Daniel is a spy, and he soon discovers the person that murdered his father, is back and threatening Daniel himself. When Anna is seen out with Daniel, she becomes a target as well.
I very much enjoyed The Spy Who Loved Her. Although book three, this is the first I have read. There were a few times things were mentioned that I am sure relate to a previous book, but overall it ready pretty well as a stand alone. This is a story of two people who excel at tormenting the other, but deep down that torment is the result of affection and love. They are both just too hard headed to let that side show. Daniel is very over-protective of Anna. He likes to try to tell her how to behave – don’t wear this dress. Don’t go to this part of town. Don’t flirt with this person. This could have become annoying, but what really makes Daniel work in this story is Anna. He tries to steer her life, and she puts him in his place – repeatedly. Yay Anna! She doesn’t take any of his crap and I loved it. Melissa Schroeder does such a nice job building these characters and describing their actions, I could almost see Anna’s horrified reaction when Daniel acts like a worrywart.
Not to put Daniel down, because he really is a sexy hero.
“Say it.” His tone dripped with desire.
She shifted on his lap as her most secret of places dampened, throbbed.
“Say what?”
My name, say it again. Just like you did.”
She drew in a deep breath. “Danny”
His eyes grew more intense, the rigid lines in his face more distinct. He practically growled as he…..
As he what? Oh don’t worry – it gets very good at that part. Actually there is a scene right after the above moment that made me have a little sniffle. There really are some wonderful moments between Daniel and Anna in this book.
Daniel is a spy – although honestly, I never knew exactly what that means. Or what is job really is? His father was a spy, so it passed to him – but other than that I think that is the weakest part of the story. I adored Daniel’s relationship to his mother and other friends. His married friends just shook their heads as they watched him try his best at wooing, and his mother constantly played matchmaker.
This is the first historical I have read by Melissa Schroeder. I’ve read her other series which is BDSM contemporary (which I really like!) This was a lovely change of pace and I definitely will be reading more from this series.
Rating: B
Lady Anna has lived in relative seclusion the past three years after the man she thought she was in love with tried to murder her cousin. Feeling guilt for being involved with such a man, she has shunned society and taken refuge in working for an orphanage, something very important to her. But her mother and brother Sebastian are now insisting she make appearance at balls and Anna living with them, really has no choice.
Daniel, the Earl of Bridgerton has known Anna for most of his life. Being childhood playmates, they have grown apart in recent years. Now they just get on the other’s nerves and fight constantly. Being a good friend of Sebastian’s, Daniel dances with Anna as a favor to him. They both have been attracted to the other for quite some time. However, Daniel is too afraid to make a move because he is best friends with her brother and Anna is still too shamed over past events with her cousin.
A secret from most everyone, Daniel is a spy, and he soon discovers the person that murdered his father, is back and threatening Daniel himself. When Anna is seen out with Daniel, she becomes a target as well.
I very much enjoyed The Spy Who Loved Her. Although book three, this is the first I have read. There were a few times things were mentioned that I am sure relate to a previous book, but overall it ready pretty well as a stand alone. This is a story of two people who excel at tormenting the other, but deep down that torment is the result of affection and love. They are both just too hard headed to let that side show. Daniel is very over-protective of Anna. He likes to try to tell her how to behave – don’t wear this dress. Don’t go to this part of town. Don’t flirt with this person. This could have become annoying, but what really makes Daniel work in this story is Anna. He tries to steer her life, and she puts him in his place – repeatedly. Yay Anna! She doesn’t take any of his crap and I loved it. Melissa Schroeder does such a nice job building these characters and describing their actions, I could almost see Anna’s horrified reaction when Daniel acts like a worrywart.
Not to put Daniel down, because he really is a sexy hero.
“Say it.” His tone dripped with desire.
She shifted on his lap as her most secret of places dampened, throbbed.
“Say what?”
My name, say it again. Just like you did.”
She drew in a deep breath. “Danny”
His eyes grew more intense, the rigid lines in his face more distinct. He practically growled as he…..
As he what? Oh don’t worry – it gets very good at that part. Actually there is a scene right after the above moment that made me have a little sniffle. There really are some wonderful moments between Daniel and Anna in this book.
Daniel is a spy – although honestly, I never knew exactly what that means. Or what is job really is? His father was a spy, so it passed to him – but other than that I think that is the weakest part of the story. I adored Daniel’s relationship to his mother and other friends. His married friends just shook their heads as they watched him try his best at wooing, and his mother constantly played matchmaker.
This is the first historical I have read by Melissa Schroeder. I’ve read her other series which is BDSM contemporary (which I really like!) This was a lovely change of pace and I definitely will be reading more from this series.
Rating: B
February 24, 2011
4.5 stars.
I was so happy to finally read Anna and Daniel's story. It was a long damn wait. Anna has done a lot of growing up since book 2, and has resigned herself that she won't ever marry. She is working and supporting an orphanage, much to the chagrin of her brother (hero of book 1). He has resigned himself to it, and instead of forbidding it, assigns servants to watch over her. So Anna has become quite independent, although it all stems from guilt over her part in her cousin Cecily's attack a few years back.
Daniel was an interesting character to me. His family is a group of spies, including his mother and aunt. So these women are quite independent and self-sufficient. Yet, he becomes very chauvinistic when it comes to allowing Anna to do her charitable work in the orphanage, saying basically that women shouldn't be doing that sort of work, and that she should be dancing in a ballroom and looking pretty with no worries. (paraphrasing, but that's the gist of it). So I thought that was an interesting dichotomy.
Watching Daniel try to manage Anna was hilarious. He just couldn't fathom why she would want to go out and work in the orphanage rather than simply donate her money. She, in turn, insisted on maintaining her independence. He had to slowly come around, while at the same time trying to solve the mystery of who killed his father and was now threatening him. I loved watching Daniel and Anna try to deny their feelings, while at the same time acknowledging the crazy feelings swirling inside.
I did guess the whodunnit very early on, but it didn't impede my enjoyment of the journey at all. I loved reading about Daniel's spy family, and revisiting the couples from the previous 2 books.
I'm hopeful that Joanna, Daniel's widowed aunt, will get her own story next.
I was so happy to finally read Anna and Daniel's story. It was a long damn wait. Anna has done a lot of growing up since book 2, and has resigned herself that she won't ever marry. She is working and supporting an orphanage, much to the chagrin of her brother (hero of book 1). He has resigned himself to it, and instead of forbidding it, assigns servants to watch over her. So Anna has become quite independent, although it all stems from guilt over her part in her cousin Cecily's attack a few years back.
Daniel was an interesting character to me. His family is a group of spies, including his mother and aunt. So these women are quite independent and self-sufficient. Yet, he becomes very chauvinistic when it comes to allowing Anna to do her charitable work in the orphanage, saying basically that women shouldn't be doing that sort of work, and that she should be dancing in a ballroom and looking pretty with no worries. (paraphrasing, but that's the gist of it). So I thought that was an interesting dichotomy.
Watching Daniel try to manage Anna was hilarious. He just couldn't fathom why she would want to go out and work in the orphanage rather than simply donate her money. She, in turn, insisted on maintaining her independence. He had to slowly come around, while at the same time trying to solve the mystery of who killed his father and was now threatening him. I loved watching Daniel and Anna try to deny their feelings, while at the same time acknowledging the crazy feelings swirling inside.
I did guess the whodunnit very early on, but it didn't impede my enjoyment of the journey at all. I loved reading about Daniel's spy family, and revisiting the couples from the previous 2 books.
I'm hopeful that Joanna, Daniel's widowed aunt, will get her own story next.
January 18, 2011
FANTASTIC!!!
WONDERFUL!!!
I WANT MORE!!!
I loved SPY. It was great to get back into the Once Upon an Accident series. Things have changed since we last saw Anna and Daniel. Anna wasn't left unscathed by the events in LESSONS IN SEDUCTION. She's grown up and become a woman.
Daniel is still as hot and secretive as before. He's got a lot on his plate and thinks he can't have the woman he desires.
I really enjoyed the way Anna and Daniel's story was told. The suspense was also good. The clues spread out and back story filled in. I even yelled at Daniel (yes the character in the book) when I thought I figured out who it was. Hubby just looked at me funny but that's nothing new. lol
Enough info is given so you can read SPY on its own but I recommend you read the first 2 in the series for better enjoyment.
WONDERFUL!!!
I WANT MORE!!!
I loved SPY. It was great to get back into the Once Upon an Accident series. Things have changed since we last saw Anna and Daniel. Anna wasn't left unscathed by the events in LESSONS IN SEDUCTION. She's grown up and become a woman.
Daniel is still as hot and secretive as before. He's got a lot on his plate and thinks he can't have the woman he desires.
I really enjoyed the way Anna and Daniel's story was told. The suspense was also good. The clues spread out and back story filled in. I even yelled at Daniel (yes the character in the book) when I thought I figured out who it was. Hubby just looked at me funny but that's nothing new. lol
Enough info is given so you can read SPY on its own but I recommend you read the first 2 in the series for better enjoyment.
November 16, 2012
The third book in Melissa Schroeder's Once Upon an Accident. Lady Anna is still feeling guilty over something that happened three years ago and has thrown herself into working with orphans. Her mother is bugging her to attend social functions and to get married. But Anna doesn't trust her feelings and has vowed not to marry. Douglas, the Earl of Bridgerton, is a great friend of Anna's brother and is also being nagged to marry. When it appears that Anna may be in danger he steps up to the plate to watch over and protect her.
A nice continuation of the series. Wonderful cast of characters, including the mothers. I'm looking forward to the next addition to the series.
A nice continuation of the series. Wonderful cast of characters, including the mothers. I'm looking forward to the next addition to the series.
January 31, 2011
okay so I waited for this book...hoping to end a trilogy...now I do not want it to end...loved the book
Anna was a favorite since she appeared on Colleens doorstep looking for her brother...and I knew Daniel would be great for her...loved it...tried to put it down to cook and decided to finish it instead...had to know what happened...so dinner was late and I ended up going through a drive thru...but at least Daniel and Anna got their story told!!!
Would love and need more from this Once Upon An Accident Series
Anna was a favorite since she appeared on Colleens doorstep looking for her brother...and I knew Daniel would be great for her...loved it...tried to put it down to cook and decided to finish it instead...had to know what happened...so dinner was late and I ended up going through a drive thru...but at least Daniel and Anna got their story told!!!
Would love and need more from this Once Upon An Accident Series
March 30, 2011
Lady Anna still lives with the guilt that she was partially responsible for her cousin almost being killed three years ago. She fell in love with the man responsible for her cousin’s pain and can’t forgive herself. She’s resigned to the fact that she’ll most likely never get married and has hidden her emotions and outspoken nature deep inside. Anna’s family is worried about her mental state and her mother feels she is wasting away. Anna can barely be around those she loves and prefers her solitude
Daniel, the Earl of Bridgerton is a close friend of Sebastian, Anna’s older brother. Anna has always adored Daniel. But she has always hid her true feelings for him. Daniel cares for Anna and misses their friendship, but has more pressing matters to deal with such as finding the villain who murdered his father. Daniel keeps his spying a secret from the world as did his uncle, who was most likely killed by the same man who murdered his father. He’ll stop at nothing until he brings this fiend to justice, although his mother and aunt feel he should move on and begin searching for a wife.
When Daniel dances with Anna at a ball, he can’t stop the pangs of desire running through his body has he holds her close. He senses Anna has deeper feelings for him other than polite regard and he wants to break through the wall she has placed around herself. Soon Daniel is telling Anna what to do and how better to spend her time. Anna won’t stand for Daniel’s high handed nature toward hers. She finds his concern annoying at times, but can’t keep her emotions in check around him. When he goes too far with his kisses and touching, she’s even more confused, especially since there are rumors about Daniel and his aunt being lovers. Daniel is certain those he loves may be targets from the enemy he searches for. With that in mind, he’ll keep a much closer eye on Anna, which leads him to not only wanting her safe in his arms, but in his bed.
Melissa Schroeder has written a wonderful and romantic historical romance with The Spy Who Lover Her. Anna is tortured emotionally from events in her past she can’t get over. She beats herself up because she fell in love with the wrong man who used her feelings to almost destroy her family. Because she cares too deeply, she tries her best to cut off all emotion. But with Daniel, she can’t because he won’t allow her to. He sees how much Anna is hurting and wants to help her heal.
Daniel is the type of hero I adore. He’s heroic, loyal and wants to make the wrong things right. He’s a bit too dedicated to his job as a spy, which I thought I wouldn’t be into because I’m not all that fond of lords who are part-time spies. But the way Melissa has written Daniel’s spy role, I found myself very interested in how he’s able to handle his dangerous responsibility. I liked how this part of the plot took a backseat when Daniel begins to court Anna. Daniel treats Anna wonderfully, and my favorite scenes are when they banter back and forth, not to mention when Daniel shows Anna that he wants more than friendship from her.
I also enjoyed Daniel’s relationship with is Aunt Jo, who is a few years younger than him, but did love his uncle who was forty years her senior. Jo is one I’d love to see get her own story and perhaps find love again with another. There isn’t a great deal of suspense, but overall I thought the mystery was well done.
The Spy Who Loved Her hits many high marks with the romance, dialogue and steamy love scenes. This is one of the better recent historical romances I’ve read and one I recommend you try.
Daniel, the Earl of Bridgerton is a close friend of Sebastian, Anna’s older brother. Anna has always adored Daniel. But she has always hid her true feelings for him. Daniel cares for Anna and misses their friendship, but has more pressing matters to deal with such as finding the villain who murdered his father. Daniel keeps his spying a secret from the world as did his uncle, who was most likely killed by the same man who murdered his father. He’ll stop at nothing until he brings this fiend to justice, although his mother and aunt feel he should move on and begin searching for a wife.
When Daniel dances with Anna at a ball, he can’t stop the pangs of desire running through his body has he holds her close. He senses Anna has deeper feelings for him other than polite regard and he wants to break through the wall she has placed around herself. Soon Daniel is telling Anna what to do and how better to spend her time. Anna won’t stand for Daniel’s high handed nature toward hers. She finds his concern annoying at times, but can’t keep her emotions in check around him. When he goes too far with his kisses and touching, she’s even more confused, especially since there are rumors about Daniel and his aunt being lovers. Daniel is certain those he loves may be targets from the enemy he searches for. With that in mind, he’ll keep a much closer eye on Anna, which leads him to not only wanting her safe in his arms, but in his bed.
Melissa Schroeder has written a wonderful and romantic historical romance with The Spy Who Lover Her. Anna is tortured emotionally from events in her past she can’t get over. She beats herself up because she fell in love with the wrong man who used her feelings to almost destroy her family. Because she cares too deeply, she tries her best to cut off all emotion. But with Daniel, she can’t because he won’t allow her to. He sees how much Anna is hurting and wants to help her heal.
Daniel is the type of hero I adore. He’s heroic, loyal and wants to make the wrong things right. He’s a bit too dedicated to his job as a spy, which I thought I wouldn’t be into because I’m not all that fond of lords who are part-time spies. But the way Melissa has written Daniel’s spy role, I found myself very interested in how he’s able to handle his dangerous responsibility. I liked how this part of the plot took a backseat when Daniel begins to court Anna. Daniel treats Anna wonderfully, and my favorite scenes are when they banter back and forth, not to mention when Daniel shows Anna that he wants more than friendship from her.
I also enjoyed Daniel’s relationship with is Aunt Jo, who is a few years younger than him, but did love his uncle who was forty years her senior. Jo is one I’d love to see get her own story and perhaps find love again with another. There isn’t a great deal of suspense, but overall I thought the mystery was well done.
The Spy Who Loved Her hits many high marks with the romance, dialogue and steamy love scenes. This is one of the better recent historical romances I’ve read and one I recommend you try.
March 12, 2011
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Okay, first off, is that not an absolutely gorgeous cover? The painter in me is completely in love with it!
I had previously read the first two books in the series, The Accidental Countess and Lessons in Seduction respectively, both of which got a 4.5/5 Star rating from me here on Goodreads. It has been over a year, however, since I’d read either of them, so while I was vaguely familiar with the characters, I was a bit fuzzy on the back story for this novel. As such, I am reviewing this as though I were reading it as a standalone rather than the final installment of a trilogy.
I was happy to find that there was just enough detail to not only move the story forward, but to whet the reader’s appetite for the previous novels had they not already read them. Because of this, I would say that it worked well as a standalone novel, though it will be obvious to new readers that it is part of a previously established series. Regardless of its workability as a standalone, I would definitely recommend reading the rest of the series simply because I enjoyed the other books so much.
This novel was very consistent with Melissa Schroeder’s previous books in the series, and as such earns the same rating. 4.5/5 Stars
Okay, first off, is that not an absolutely gorgeous cover? The painter in me is completely in love with it!
I had previously read the first two books in the series, The Accidental Countess and Lessons in Seduction respectively, both of which got a 4.5/5 Star rating from me here on Goodreads. It has been over a year, however, since I’d read either of them, so while I was vaguely familiar with the characters, I was a bit fuzzy on the back story for this novel. As such, I am reviewing this as though I were reading it as a standalone rather than the final installment of a trilogy.
I was happy to find that there was just enough detail to not only move the story forward, but to whet the reader’s appetite for the previous novels had they not already read them. Because of this, I would say that it worked well as a standalone novel, though it will be obvious to new readers that it is part of a previously established series. Regardless of its workability as a standalone, I would definitely recommend reading the rest of the series simply because I enjoyed the other books so much.
This novel was very consistent with Melissa Schroeder’s previous books in the series, and as such earns the same rating. 4.5/5 Stars
March 14, 2011
The Spy who Loved Her is a historical. I loved all the character immediately.I like when that happens although sometimes you just have to warm up to someone right? lol Anna was in a previous book involved in a scandal and did not think herself worthy of love and family for herself. She blamed herself for everything that happened and was hell bent on punishing herself for it. Now you have Daniel. He was best friends with Anna's brother and grew up around Anna and thought of her as a friend. That all changed with her coming out and she changed from a girl into a woman. Since then he's wanted her. Little did he know the feeling was mutual. There is alot of misunderstanding and suspense in this book. Daniel you see is a spy and someone who killed his father years ago appears to now be after him as well. His interest in Anna puts her in harms way as well now. Can he figure out who the bad guy is before it's to late? Here's what i like. Love the historical setting, the characters are strong and i like the mix of suspense and romance. Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genre's along with historicals so it's a great mix for me. What i didn't like as much as the story needed more filling. This was a short story at 162 pages so that's understandable but I'd LOVE to see it more fleshed out with more details. I just wanted more. I plan to read the first two in this series and see what else else is available out there by Ms. Schroeder.
February 1, 2011
Lady Anna was really hurt by the events surrounding Lady Cecily's abduction. She feels that she has a lot to be guilty over. Her flirtation opened the door for Dewhurst to hurt one of her best friends. To appease her guilt, she has poured her all into an orphanage in the wrong side of town.
Lord Daniel is a spy, the latest in a family of spies. He is determined not to marry and expose another woman to the pain his mother felt when his father was killed in the line of duty.
Anna is in danger and only Daniel can protect her. Being so close to her allows their passion to spin out of control.
This is a finely tuned finale to the trilogy. When I finished Lessons in Seduction, I couldn't wait for Anna and Daniel's HEA and this story totally delivered. The mystery was not obvious, the tension was exquisite and the dialogue was snappy and fun! This will be going into my reread pile for sure!
Lord Daniel is a spy, the latest in a family of spies. He is determined not to marry and expose another woman to the pain his mother felt when his father was killed in the line of duty.
Anna is in danger and only Daniel can protect her. Being so close to her allows their passion to spin out of control.
This is a finely tuned finale to the trilogy. When I finished Lessons in Seduction, I couldn't wait for Anna and Daniel's HEA and this story totally delivered. The mystery was not obvious, the tension was exquisite and the dialogue was snappy and fun! This will be going into my reread pile for sure!
July 30, 2023
This was my favorite book in the whole series due to Lady Anna. We were introduced to her in book one was Sebastian’s chatty and overwhelming younger sister, as someone who can be chatty and overwhelming to others I saw myself in Lady Anna and was happy to read a book about her. This is a best friends brother/ best friends younger sister trope and it was enjoyable. Lady Anna had a heart break in book one, and this book is set three years later. After what happened in book one she has told herself she will not marry, and eases her guilt by charity work. Daniel the Earl of Bridgerton wanted to ask for Lady Ann’s hand in marriage her first season out, but he did not due to his best friend Sebastian being her older brother. Over the years Daniel has been falling for Lady Anna, and Lady Anna always held a soft spot for Daniel. Lady Anna is one of the better female leads in this series, she is strong willed, she always put Daniel in his place, and due to her chatty and bubbly nature always underestimated. She grew a lot as a character from book one to book three, it was also committed on a lot that she is not the same as she once was. Lady Anna’s mom and the Dukes mom are the best of friends, and they both want their children to get married. It comes to no surprise that the mothers could spot their love before they even knew it. This book does have drama in the plot with the Duke being a spy and having a network of spies, and trying to find the one to killed his dad. Much like book one I could of done without all of that spy stuff. I did love the way Daniel was written, his parts were full of sensuality, and he was also funny.
Favorite Quote (Daniel) : There was something so... wrong, discussing your love life with your mother - especially while naked.
"Say it." His tone dripped with desire.
She shifted on his lap as her most secret of places dampened, throbbed.
"Say what?"
My name, say it again. Just like you did." She drew in a deep breath. "Danny"
His eyes grew more intense, the rigid lines in his face more distinct. He practically growled as he.....
As he what? You’ll have to read the book to find out, this was just a good example of the spice and the chemistry between the characters.
Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Favorite Quote (Daniel) : There was something so... wrong, discussing your love life with your mother - especially while naked.
"Say it." His tone dripped with desire.
She shifted on his lap as her most secret of places dampened, throbbed.
"Say what?"
My name, say it again. Just like you did." She drew in a deep breath. "Danny"
His eyes grew more intense, the rigid lines in his face more distinct. He practically growled as he.....
As he what? You’ll have to read the book to find out, this was just a good example of the spice and the chemistry between the characters.
Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 14, 2024
Another entertaining and enticing romance read. This time, we get to follow Anna and how she finally gets Daniel, the man she's always wanted but being her brother's best friend among other difficulties, never thought se would have. It's a decent romance, with once again great dialogue between the two main characters, and fabulously written sexual chemistry.
However, I do feel this author uses a template for her plots because the major drama in this series always involves a hostage situation and hence a wonderfully staged opportunity for the MMC to "prove" his love by rescuing the FMC. The first book in this series was slightly different, which made it far more interesting, while this one is almost identical to the previous book in terms of the plot devices used, and made it a little bit of a disappointment, especially when the characters and their difficulties were so interesting.
Too "paint by numbers" for my tastes. This will, however, most likely appeal to any who read the books slowly over time. Not a great series from my experience for binging.
However, I do feel this author uses a template for her plots because the major drama in this series always involves a hostage situation and hence a wonderfully staged opportunity for the MMC to "prove" his love by rescuing the FMC. The first book in this series was slightly different, which made it far more interesting, while this one is almost identical to the previous book in terms of the plot devices used, and made it a little bit of a disappointment, especially when the characters and their difficulties were so interesting.
Too "paint by numbers" for my tastes. This will, however, most likely appeal to any who read the books slowly over time. Not a great series from my experience for binging.
December 9, 2020
If you’ve been reading the series, then you’ve probably been expecting Anna and Daniel’s story. They’ve been circling around each other for years, but due to Daniel’s secret life, he’s been determined they could never land together. That is, until one fateful night when Anna is unexpectedly drawn into the path of danger. From there Daniel’s sole purpose is to keep Anna safe. What comes next, although inevitable, is a delightfully charming yet intriguing tale filled with lots of drama, some of it perilous from a surprising source, a touch or two of heartache, and just enough steamy passion to keep you thoroughly engaged from beginning to end. Anna’s and Daniel’s characters play well off each other, and theirs is a romance that will not only entertain you but that you will truly enjoy.
August 27, 2022
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Overly dramatic to an extreme! Predictable doesn't begin to describe the storyline. It's every cliche line every spoken in one book
The narrator is terrible as well. Even at 1.5 speed it was stilted and weirdly paced. The male voices were beyond unreal and none of the females could be distinguished from another.
My goodness! I like so many of these author's books but absolutely not this one.
Overly dramatic to an extreme! Predictable doesn't begin to describe the storyline. It's every cliche line every spoken in one book
The narrator is terrible as well. Even at 1.5 speed it was stilted and weirdly paced. The male voices were beyond unreal and none of the females could be distinguished from another.
My goodness! I like so many of these author's books but absolutely not this one.
February 18, 2020
Love this series
I'd love to see other books in it come out, but it seems there really isn't any other chat to connect. I'll look at some of author's other series to see if there's any other historical romances that interest me.
I'd love to see other books in it come out, but it seems there really isn't any other chat to connect. I'll look at some of author's other series to see if there's any other historical romances that interest me.
December 12, 2020
Oh, so so so good!!! Melissa you can write historicals all day long woman!! Spy Earl Daniel and Lady Anna too good together! So fun reading the crap Lady Anna gives Daniel. I really enjoyed this series!
February 12, 2025
3.5 stars
A little slow going for me, the inner monologue of the characters seemed to repeat a lot. And the mystery wasn’t really one, I figured out the bad guy pretty quick. The mystery was how were these two going to end up together, given all their resistance!
A little slow going for me, the inner monologue of the characters seemed to repeat a lot. And the mystery wasn’t really one, I figured out the bad guy pretty quick. The mystery was how were these two going to end up together, given all their resistance!
March 26, 2022
2.5☆
Melodramatic romance with characters who appeared to have a lot of depth but am longing but flipped between possessive and stubborn mostly. The end / intrigue was anticlimactic.
Melodramatic romance with characters who appeared to have a lot of depth but am longing but flipped between possessive and stubborn mostly. The end / intrigue was anticlimactic.
February 16, 2024
Audiobook Reviewed: 21-07-2023
Wonderful Narration
Love hearing Jacci Priors/ Nichole James voice acting stories and wonderfully taking you along this very intriguing journey.
jasmin e reads
Wonderful Narration
Love hearing Jacci Priors/ Nichole James voice acting stories and wonderfully taking you along this very intriguing journey.
jasmin e reads
December 15, 2011
I might have liked this book more had I read it's predecessor, Lessons in Seduction immediately before reading this. There is so much that is from that book (which I've read, although over a year ago) and is crucial to Lady Anna's personality and basically everything to do with her at all. I felt pretty lost throughout the book since I didn't remember the murder plot (that somehow Anna was involved in?). Would definitely recommend reading the prior book soon before reading this one - then maybe you won't have my problem!
January 18, 2014
I had to read the third book before the second because I have borrowed them from the library and the second is still not available.
Another great story with characters from the first story, The Accidental Countess, but this story is about Daniel and Lady Anna. Daniel works as a spy for England, as did his father and other family members. Lady Anna is his childhood friend, Sebastian's, sister.
Daniel is still trying to solve the murder of his father and knows if he becomes involved with Anna, she will be placed in danger. This story gave hints as to who the killer might be but really kept the pages turning until the killer was revealed.
Another great story with characters from the first story, The Accidental Countess, but this story is about Daniel and Lady Anna. Daniel works as a spy for England, as did his father and other family members. Lady Anna is his childhood friend, Sebastian's, sister.
Daniel is still trying to solve the murder of his father and knows if he becomes involved with Anna, she will be placed in danger. This story gave hints as to who the killer might be but really kept the pages turning until the killer was revealed.
June 17, 2014
Ended abruptly
This is the third book in the series and I have to say the characters I most wanted to see receive their happy ever after. The problem with the story was that the characters were entirely different from the previous books in this series. While the author attempted to explain the differences in character behavior it really doesn't come across as believable. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed the story and the characters but I think I might have enjoyed it more if the characters had the same personality as in the previous books. My last problem with the story is that it just ended too abruptly.
This is the third book in the series and I have to say the characters I most wanted to see receive their happy ever after. The problem with the story was that the characters were entirely different from the previous books in this series. While the author attempted to explain the differences in character behavior it really doesn't come across as believable. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed the story and the characters but I think I might have enjoyed it more if the characters had the same personality as in the previous books. My last problem with the story is that it just ended too abruptly.
October 21, 2013
The high ratings encouraged me to read this as well as the humorous excerpt where Daniel was talking to his mother at the beginning of the book.
This is a very light-hearted romance with minimal credibility in terms of the overarching plot. For a master spy in the family of spies, Daniel REALLY needs to retire. The villain 's purposes also did not make any sense.
The heroine, Lady Anna came across to me as either TSTL (then again, they may be both TSTL so they're well suited) or just super insecure.
I would have liked more character development in the story and LESS plot holes.
This is a very light-hearted romance with minimal credibility in terms of the overarching plot. For a master spy in the family of spies, Daniel REALLY needs to retire. The villain 's purposes also did not make any sense.
The heroine, Lady Anna came across to me as either TSTL (then again, they may be both TSTL so they're well suited) or just super insecure.
I would have liked more character development in the story and LESS plot holes.
February 28, 2012
Not bad, but there was something missing with the interaction between H/h... It could be because I haven't read the previous books in the series.
June 29, 2014
It started off a little bit slower than the previous one and there was no Epilogue. Hmm it was still a good story.
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March 24, 2015Good
I really liked Daniel and Anna's story, catching up with the other characters. I would like to see if Simon could have his own story too.
I really liked Daniel and Anna's story, catching up with the other characters. I would like to see if Simon could have his own story too.
August 16, 2024
Yeah, no clue. No idea. Three stars!!!
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February 27, 2011
Loved it.
July 13, 2011
A lot of bodice ripping and stolen kisses, just my type of book. LOL
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