Alec Black, the Earl of Stryden, sees the inevitable and does his damnedest to ignore it. When another crop infestation at the family’s estate in Bedford collides with a promotion from the War Office, Alec is torn between his duty to his heritage and his duty to the crown. Matters become more complicated when his nephew, Samuel, demands of him a seemingly outrageous and impossible favor that relies on Alec’s seat in the House of Lords. But when a common footpad threatens his wife, Sarah, Alec must face what it really means to one day be a duke. To Be a Duke is the second short story in the fast-paced, thrilling historical romance Spy Series Short Stories, which picks up where the gripping, historical romance Spy Series concluded. If you love heart-stopping romance, spellbinding intrigue, and unexpected danger, don’t miss this captivating short story series from bestselling author Jessie Clever. Unlock romance and adventure when you pick up your copy of To Be a Duke today.
She planned for everything except him. Miss Jane Black enjoys a comfortable position in society. As the daughter of a respected genteel farmer and former agent for the War Office, Jane has had the pleasure of planning a future filled with domesticity and quiet reflection. But when her dying grandfather swears her to a dangerous promise, Jane’s expectations are shattered. Fighting to keep her promise, Jane sees danger lurking everywhere, and when her near kidnapping throws her into the arms of the Marquess of Evanshire, another danger she didn’t know to fear emerges: the danger of love. To Be a Lady is the third short story in the fast-paced, thrilling historical romance Spy Series Short Stories, which picks up where the gripping, historical romance Spy Series concluded. If you love heart-stopping romance, spellbinding intrigue, and unexpected peril, don’t miss this captivating short story series from bestselling author Jessie Clever. Unlock romance and adventure when you pick up your copy of To Be a Lady today.
The complete Spy Series Short Stories in one bundle! The Spy Series Short Stories Collection includes: To Have and to Spy: A Spy Series Short Story Prequel - Discover how Nathan and Alec became spies for the War Office. To Be a Spy - Young Samuel is all grown up and must choose between legacy and love. To Be a Duke - Alec faces the reality of what it will mean to one day be the duke. To Be a Lady - Young Jane faces a deadly promise she may not be able to keep. To Be a Debutante - Lady Emily Black always gets what she wants. Even if it already belongs to someone else. The Spy Series Short Stories Collection introduces the reader to the characters of The Shadowing London Series. If you love sexy, spellbinding romance and heartwarming humor, don’t miss this captivating collection from bestselling author Jessie Clever. Discover adventure and romance when you download The Spy Series Short Stories Collection today.
"An English spy must follow his neglected wife through the streets of London as she investigates her sister's death with the aid of the Widow's Grace. Can they find common ground and learn to work together?"--
The last thing Eleanora Quinton expects when the dead body hits the floor is love with the son of a duke. As society’s most capable housekeeper, Eleanora has conquered any number of social disasters. But when a dead body falls right into the middle of her mistress’s ball and her son gets kidnapped, the only person who can help her also forces her to face her most crippling fears. A spy for the British War Office and illegitimate son of a duke, Nathan Black pulls the infallible housekeeper into a cyclone of espionage, intrigue and danger as he searches for the meaning behind her son’s kidnapping. Fighting to keep Eleanora safe, Nathan struggles with his growing attraction to her, but as the treasonous plot twists around them, too many clues point to Eleanora and a past of which she will not speak. Can their love withstand her dangerous secret? Son of a Duke is the first book in the fast-paced, thrilling, historical romance Spy Series. If you love steamy romance, heart-stopping adventure, and unforgettable passion, don’t miss this captivating series from bestselling author Jessie Clever. Unlock romance and adventure when you pick up your copy of Son of a Duke today.
Now that the Napoleonic wars have ended, daring secret agent Lady Sophia Smythe must return to her tedious husband, Lord Adrian Smythe, who she may find has a few secrets of his own.
Lady Jane Haven had to find a reason to survive. Widowed after an abusive marriage, Jane seeks solace in the arms of the one man she has always loved. But her scars run deep, and the physical comfort her lover brings does little to heal her pain. Richard Black, the Duke of Lofton and spy for the British War Office, waited for her, watching as the agony of marriage broke the woman he loved. His instincts tell him to protect her at all costs now that she has come to him, but when Jane stumbles into his current case investigating a bodysnatching ring, his intentions prove harder to keep than he had anticipated. As a treasonous plot threatens their chance at love, can Jane find the strength to be his duchess? Inevitably a Duchess is the prequel to the fast-paced, thrilling, historical romance Spy Series. If you love heart-stopping romance, steamy intrigue, and unexpected danger, don’t miss this captivating series from bestselling author Jessie Clever. Discover adventure and romance when you download Inevitably a Duchess today.
Lady Louisa Darby blames herself for her mother’s death when the Darby sisters were still so young and has dedicated her life to ensuring her sisters’ happiness. So when she’s lured into a compromising situation that will endanger her youngest sister’s chance at a happy marriage, Louisa will do whatever is necessary to protect her family’s reputation and save her sister’s chance at the future she deserves. Even if it means marrying the Beastly Duke. Sebastian Fielding, the Duke of Waverly, has spent years cultivating his reputation as the Beastly Duke to ensure he’ll never make the mistake of falling in love and repeating his father’s fatal mistake. But when honor calls on him to marry Lady Louisa Darby, his best intentions may not be good enough. For not even a beast can withstand the charms of the belle of the ball. The Duke and the Lady is the second book in the steamy, heart-stopping historical romance series, The Unwanted Dukes. If you love sexy, spellbinding romance and heartwarming humor, don’t miss this captivating series from bestselling author Jessie Clever. Discover adventure and romance when you download The Duke and the Lady today.
Fans of both historical romance and historical women's fiction will love this smart, witty, and suspenseful series from bestselling author Jessie Clever. If you like Lauren Willig, Deanna Raybourn, or Amanda Quick, you're going to fall in love with this author. Jessie Clever’s Spy Series is now available in one boxed set. This set contains four full-length novels and a prequel novella. Inevitably a Duchess: Lady Jane Haven had to find a reason to survive, a purpose to carry on when it seemed God would not just let her die. Richard Black, the Duke of Lofton and spy for the British War Office, waited for her, watching as the agony of marriage broke the woman he loved. As a treasonous plot threatens their chance at love, can Jane find the strength to be his duchess? Son of a Duke: Society’s most capable housekeeper, Eleanora Quinton, has a problem. Not only does a dead body fall right into the middle of her mistress’s ball and her son get kidnapped, the only person who can help her also forces her to face her most crippling fears. A spy for the British War Office and illegitimate son of a duke, Nathan Black pulls the infallible housekeeper into a cyclone of espionage, intrigue and danger as he searches for the meaning behind her son’s kidnapping. But can their love withstand her dangerous secret? For Love of the Earl: Sarah Black, the Countess of Stryden, and spy for the British War Office, kidnapped by the French and imprisoned on a ship in the English Channel, has but one complaint: having to share a prison cell with her husband. Alec Black, Earl of Stryden, and brilliant spy for the British War Office, cannot speak to his wife, which makes for a rather uncomfortable imprisonment. But when the deadly game of espionage threatens their only chance at a future together, the only thing left to understand is love. A Countess Most Daring: Katharine Cavanaugh, the Countess of Stirling, has always lived according to the expectations of her heritage. American mercenary Matthew Thatcher has spent his life running away from every expectation he has for himself. But when their latest mission from the British War Office goes wrong and they find themselves trapped behind enemy lines, they must decide if they dare to realize the greatest expectation of all: the expectation of love. To Save a Viscount: When an assassin threatens England's spy network, Lady Margaret Folton must find the killer before it's too late. Commodore John Lynwood, newly returned from the Mediterranean, finds himself granted the title of viscount in honor of his service during the war. But when Jack is accidentally granted a title meant to be used as bait to lure the assassin into the War Office's trap, Margaret must face the tragedy of her past and decide which is more important: the assignment or love?
When an assassin threatens England's spy network, Lady Margaret Folton must find the killer before it's too late. Hardened from being forced to witness the murder of her British spy parents by French revolutionists, Margaret approaches this mission like any other, with steely determination and a resolute focus on the necessary outcome at the cost of all else. Commodore John Lynwood, newly returned from the Mediterranean, finds himself granted the title of viscount in honor of his service during the war. Plagued with a string of good luck throughout his life, the title serves as another reminder that Jack has done nothing to earn the glory and prestige that comes with his position, and he’ll be damned if he’ll enjoy such an honor. But when Jack is accidentally granted a title meant to be used as bait to lure the assassin into the War Office's trap, Margaret must face the tragedy of her past and decide which is more important: the assignment or love? To Save a Viscount is the fourth book in the fast-paced, thrilling historical romance Spy Series. If you love heart-stopping romance, steamy intrigue, and unexpected danger, don’t miss this captivating series from bestselling author Jessie Clever. Discover adventure and romance when you download To Save a Viscount today.
