My Lady, My Spy by Sheridan Jeane
Secrets and Seductions #4
Publication Date: June 21, 2016
Genres: Adult, Historical Romance
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.
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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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