To Wed a Scandalous Spy
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To Wed a Scandalous Spy
(Royal Four #1)
by
Celeste Bradley (Goodreads Author)
4.02 · Rating details · 2,208 ratings · 104 reviews
Lovely, high born Willa Trent was an orphan, raised by a local, somewhat odd family in the country, who want nothing but the best for their girl. So when she drags the unconscious man she accidentally hit with a slingshot home, they arrange a hasty marriage and pack the couple off with best wishes. Armed with a groggy husband and a new future, Willa's pie-eyed optimism has no limits...until she discovers the secret, dangerous world of Nathaniel Stonewell, Earl of Reardon, a.k.a. "Lord Treason."
Though Nathaniel is reviled by most of England for his devious plot against the Crown, he is, in reality, a member of an elite cadre of secret royal defenders on a daring undercover mission. He must keep his secrets at all cost, especially from Willa. And yet, he is enchanted...though he stubbornly refuses to surrender to his passion. Far better, he tells himself, to turn his back on love than risk everything for it. Luckily, his bride has other plans...
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2.5 Stars
I am torn about this book, on one hand I enjoyed the premise. An Earl undercover compromises his reputation for his country, and becomes known as Lord Treason, while searching for the real person committing treason. He finds himself one morning with a young woman whom he inadvertently compromised, so he proposes. Seems reason enough. She, Willa, says yes, but all of a sudden she hates him. What? She said yes! I didnt get the flip flop of her.
Then she tries very hard to win his affections, which I appreciated very much. I liked Willa, truthfully. I really liked Aunt Myrtle, but I didnt like the ending. I dont know why, but the way Basil and Daphne ended just didnt sit well with me. I guess I felt bad for them.
Series
4 primary booksRoyal Four is a 4-book series with 4 primary works first released in 2004 with contributions by Celeste Bradley.
