Description:
In a dazzling historical romance that’s perfect for fans of Sabrina Jeffries, Lisa Kleypas, and Courtney Milan, debut author K. C. Bateman brings Napoleonic France to life as a master spy and a beautiful thief find love and intrigue in each other’s arms.
Forced to do the bidding of a corrupt government minister, Marianne de Bonnard agrees to plant incriminating evidence in the offices of France’s most notorious spymaster. Under cover of night, the tightrope-walking thief puts her skills to good use—until her aerial stunt is foiled when her target appears in the window and, with consummate poise, helps Marianne off the wire and into his lair. The tremors that run through her body are not just from fear; there’s an unwanted frisson of desire there, too. But is it because of her elegant, wickedly handsome host . . . or his proposition?
Nicolas Valette has had plans for his graceful trespasser since he witnessed her unique skills at the Cirque Olympique. Sinuous as a cat, Marianne is perfect for his next mission, but she refuses his generous offer for fear of disobeying her family’s tormenter. When their mutual enemy auctions off her virginity to the highest bidder, Nicolas leaps at the chance to purchase her cooperation. Keeping her will be like trying to tame a wild animal, but what’s life without a little risk? Besides, Nicolas and Marianne both want the same thing: revenge—and, perhaps, something else that’s equally delicious.
My Thoughts:
Lots of action in this one. I really liked Marianne. She can walk a tightrope, throw knives, and can take care of herself and those she cares about. Nic is irritating but uses cockiness to cover his real feelings. He uses Marianne to do a job that only she can pull off. Very entertaining. I enjoyed this one.
My Rating: *****
Steam Factor: !!!!
*Notes: Language.
My Source: Netgalley
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Thank you so much for this lovely review! I'm glad you enjoyed reading TSAH as much as I enjoyed writing it!
ReplyDeleteAll the best, K. C Bateman