The Cutthroat Countess
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4.4 • 22 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton books, this fresh and unique Regency-set romance series features heroines who aren’t afraid to compete in a man’s world. A new generation of readers will delight in this witty, thought provoking, always entertaining novel by the critically acclaimed author.
Before Josephine Brown began working as a blade expert for Farnham's Fantastical Female Fayre, she'd never stayed put for long. She'd never had friends, either. Nor had she allowed herself to open her heart to a man. Yet now, as part owner of the circus, she's suddenly forming real friendships. And then there is her attraction to clever, handsome Honorable Elliot Wingate—whose life she happened to save. After forever fleeing her past, the last man she should choose is one who ferrets out secrets on behalf of King and Country . . .
Elliot was fascinated by Jo “Blade” Brown even before he witnessed her lethal gifts, firsthand. He's never met a woman who is such an intoxicating combination of self-sufficiency, beauty, and mystery. He's never been in love before, but there is no denying he's fallen hard. Yet each time Elliot tries to get closer to Jo, she slips farther away. If he reveals what’s in his heart, will he risk driving her away for good?
As their investigation—and her feelings for Elliot—stir up Jo’s deeply buried, extremely dangerous secrets, she'll have to decide whether to run once again, or trust somebody at last . . .
Praise for Minerva Spencer’s Wicked Women of Whitechapel series
“Spencer launches her Wicked Women of Whitechapel Regency series with an outstanding romance based in part on a real historical figure. . . . Spencer ramps up the mystery and the romance in equal measure. . . . This is sure to wow.” –Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW
“Fans of historical romances with strong female characters in non-traditional roles and the men who aren’t afraid to love them won’t be disappointed by this series starter.” –Library Journal STARRED REVIEW
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A fearless circus performer finds unexpected romance with a secret agent of the crown in Spencer's page-turning third Wicked Women of Whitechapel Regency (after The Dueling Duchess). Jo "Blade" Brown, a talented knife-thrower with Farnham's Fantastical Female Fayre, reveals her incredible survival skills when saving the life of fellow circus employee (and undercover agent) Elliot Wingate in France after he is attacked by a local militia. This encounter sparks surprising and intense sexual chemistry, leading to a tumultuous, on-and-off affair. Despite her growing feelings, Jo is sure they have no real future, especially as she's concealing the fact that her late father was a suspected enemy of the crown, though she believes him innocent. The stakes rise when she becomes the target of an investigation by Elliot's boss at the Home Office, who knows all about the allegations of treason against her father. As family secrets come out and Elliot fights to keep Jo safe, their sensual connection turns to undeniable love. Spencer imbues Jo with strength, intellect, and resilience, while also revealing her insecurities, making her as authentic as she is admirable. With witty dialogue, sizzling sex scenes, and a touch of suspense, this will have readers riveted.
Customer Reviews
4 Stars
4 Stars! Interesting and entertaining book! This is the 3rd book in ‘The Wicked Women of Whitechapel’ series and can be read as a standalone for the most part. The beginning might be a bit of a head scratcher if you haven’t read the previous books. I read book 2 and this book and I was still a bit confused at times but the romance between the main characters is standalone. The main character are Josephine/Jo/Blade and Elliot Wingate. I liked both of them and loved Jo’s pet raven Angus. So many things happen in this book. Surprise after surprise, mystery, suspense, bad guys, with hot & heavy ‘sexy times’, and watching the characters grow… it really was a fabulous book. I love a good mystery and this did NOT disappoint. Would have loved a longer epilogue to explain things with the main & secondary characters & what happens to the bad guy. Great series that I’d definitely recommend. I was entertained and couldn’t wait for my free time so I could grab my kindle & see what happens next! Gasp inducing revelations!
*I received this book at no charge & I voluntarily left this review.*