My Lady, My Spy by Sheridan
Jeane Secrets and Seductions #4
Publication Date: June
21, 2016
Genres: Adult,
Historical Romance
Synopsis
He’s a spy— Certain truths aren’t his to share…
London, 1854 ~
Frederick Woolsy is Queen Victoria’s finest spy. His mission at the Russian
Embassy’s annual ball is one of the most critical ones of his life, but his
careful plans end in disaster. The book he was assigned to secure has been
stolen and now England and Russia are on the brink of war. Even worse, the love
of his life has caught him in another lie (he’s a spy, certain lies are expected).
However, in this case, it might mean he’ll lose her forever.
She’s a lady who demands honesty– above all else
The nights Lady
Josephine Harrington spent with Frederick in her bed were glorious… enough to
tempt her to consider abandoning her independence as a wealthy widow to spend
her life with him. Tonight, he canceled their plans to attend the Russian
Embassy’s ball, saying he would be otherwise engaged. Now he’s shown up at
the event with his brother. She’s not sure what he’s up to, but she’s
going to find out…if she doesn’t eviscerate him first.
Secrets and lies…
He lives in a world
of shadows. She values truth and integrity. If they want to find a future
together, something has to change. Fast.
EXCERPT - MY LADY, MY SPY
Josephine
finally escaped the crowded ballroom and entered the foyer. She looked around,
but found no sign of Frederick or his brother. They’d both disappeared.
Movement
above her on the balcony caught her attention. Was that Frederick? When he
spotted her, he ducked out of sight, but she’d seen him. Of that she was
certain.
Why
had he gone up there? Was he merely curious about the building’s renovations?
She dismissed the idea. There was more than mere curiosity driving his actions.
She
moved toward the staircase, intending to follow him, but a large footman
stepped in front of her, blocking the way.
“Upstairs
area is restricted,” the man said in a thick Russian accent. “No guests
allowed.”
Josephine
glanced at the balcony again, but couldn’t spot Frederick. She knew better than
to mention his flouting of the rules to the footman. Frederick must have evaded
him by taking an alternate route upstairs.
She
acquiesced and stepped away, glancing around the grand foyer. She spotted a
door on the far side of the room leading toward the embassy offices. It wasn’t
guarded. Perhaps she’d find another staircase back there.
A
children’s choir began singing. The other guests around her moved. As a group
passed between her and the man guarding the staircase, Josephine slipped
through a side door and found herself in a corridor lined with embassy offices.
There should be another, less opulent staircase nearby.
The
office doors were all closed, but about halfway down the hallway she noticed
one standing slightly ajar. She hurried closer to open it and when she
discovered a servants’ staircase, she grinned. Frederick must have taken this
route.
Josephine
lifted the hem of her skirt and crept up the stairs. Her night around would end
in disaster if she ran into one of the embassy’s servants. Those Russian
footmen looked intimidating.
She
paused when she reached the landing. The door leading to the corridor was
closed, but she heard someone just outside. She paused as she tried to identify
the odd shuffling sound that seemed to be moving away from her.
Cautiously,
she edged open the door and peeked into the hallway. A man was sliding a cloth
along the floor with his shoe, wiping up what appeared to be water.
Not
just any man. Frederick.
She
pushed open the door and stepped through.
At
the sound, he spun to face her. His jaw dropped as his piercing blue eyes
widened in surprise.“Josephine? What in blazes are you doing up here?”
“You
canceled our plans for tonight. Imagine my surprise when you strolled through
the ballroom.” She gave him a cold smile. “I thought I’d give you an
opportunity to explain yourself before I set the dogs on you, so to speak.”
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Publication
Date: November 1, 2014
Genres: Historical,
Romance
Synopsis:
In 1851, Cecilia
Paring has serious reservations about marrying her fiancé, Devin Montlake. Gone
is the boy who could capture her heart with a word or a glance and in his place
is a man who has made it clear that to be a proper barrister's wife, the
exciting and impulsive Cecilia must change as well. Although Devin
Montlake loves his orderly life as a barrister, he's determined to follow his
roadmap to achieve his goal of becoming a judge. His biggest obstacle seems to
be convincing his headstrong fiancée to fulfill her social obligations with a
modicum of propriety. But when the jewelry collection belonging to Cecilia's family
is stolen the night before it is to be auctioned off and Devin is framed for
the crime, he discovers that following his much-loved rules won't solve this
particular problem. He'll need the inventiveness of his irrepressible fiancée
to catch the thief.
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Lady Catherine's
Secret by Sheridan Jeane Secrets and Seduction #2
Publication
Date: December 1, 2014
Genres: Historical,
Romance
Synopsis:
London, 1853
Despite Lady
Catherine's love of fencing, she needs to stop pretending to be a boy and
fraternizing with men…but not until after the fencing tournament! Her mother
plans to marry her off by the end of the season, so this will be her last
chance to enjoy her freedom. When she impulsively puts her reputation at risk
to save the life of a dashing competitor, all seems lost when he sees through
her disguise, but he vows never to reveal her secret. Thank goodness for
gentlemanly honor! Daniel, Marquess of Huntley, wants to overcome the
rumors of his father's madness so that he can be embraced by London society.
His plan is to marry the most proper woman who will have him, and then raise
stable, respectable children. He certainly isn't interested in some hoyden with
a penchant for masquerading as a boy and flaunting society's rules. In fact,
he'd prefer to keep his distance. When an obsessed suitor discovers Catherine's
secret and threatens blackmail, the only path out of social ruin is marriage.
But what kind of protection does matrimony provide when a vengeful suitor is
plotting the ultimate revenge?
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Once Upon a Spy by Sheridan
Jeane Secrets and Seduction #3
Publication Date: November
17, 2015
Genres: Adult,
Historical, Romance, Suspense
Synopsis:
London, 1854 ~ Robert,
Earl of Wentworth, isn’t a spy, and he never wants to be one, but when his
brother is injured and needs his help stealing an important book from the
Russian embassy, he can’t refuse. Antonia has lost everything. If she
wants her life back, she needs that book. The problem is, Lord Wentworth just
stole it from the Russian Ambassador. The reluctant spy and the daring
thief find themselves at cross-purposes. Who will win in this dangerous game of
nations— especially when their hearts are at stake as well? Note: Although
this is the third book in the series, it can be read as a standalone novel. For
those who have read the first two books, you'll rediscover characters from both
of them.
ABOUT SHERIDAN JEANE
Sheridan Jeane writes
exciting and emotion-packed historical romances set in the Victorian Era that
confront issues of trust and conformity. With the advent of the industrial
age, life was changing. Many people tried to hold on to the old ways of life
while others embraced the new opportunities open to them. Join Sheridan as
she explores the clash between the old and the new. Sheridan has always
loved books, history, and stories about amazing people who blaze new trails. Despite
naming their daughter Sheridan because they thought it might someday look great
on the cover of a book, Sheridan's parents urged her in a more practical
direction for college. Sheridan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer
Science with a minor in English.
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