The Secret Life of a Lady

The Queen's Deadly Damsels, Book 1

De: Darcy McGuire

Narrado por: Polly Edsell

The first in a spicy historical romance series, featuring a cast of deadly damsels! Perfect for fans of Bridgerton.Never Underestimate a wallflower!

Lady Hannah Simmons is a quintessential wallflower, unassuming, dowdy yet ignored by most. But underneath her plain exterior, Hannah is hiding a thrilling secret! Unbeknownst to the rest of the ton, she is Queen Victoria’s leading femme fatale, slipping unnoticed through the streets of London and listening to scandalous whispers from lords and ladies. But with daggers in her stockings and pistols in her pockets, Hannah's mission is to apprehend a deadly killer.

Private Investigator to the Prime Minister, damaged, yet devastatingly handsome ex-war hero Duke Robert Killian always puts duty first. However, when he finds himself competing with the intriguing Lady Hannah on the same daring task, his blood boils with frustration - and desire! Is it possible to seduce this vexing woman whose not afraid to put herself in danger and achieve the upper hand?

Hannah enjoys Killian's attempts to distract and tempt her, but she has never faced an adversary she couldn’t overthrow. And Killian has never met a challenge he couldn’t conquer...until now. The gauntlet has been thrown, can they finish their jobs and resist the temptation?

Perfect for fans of India Holton, Evie Dunmore and Sophie Irwin!

Keep your friends close…and your enemies even closer!

'I couldn’t get enough of the deliciously steamy way this story developed' Emma Orchard

'A wonderfully entertaining Regency romp!' Eliza Austin

©2024 Darcy McGuire (P)2024 Boldwood Books

Gripping Blend of Romance and Suspense

The Secret Life of a Lady by Darcy McGuire is an absolute must-read for fans of historical fiction looking for a gripping blend of romance and suspense. I was pleasantly surprised by this novel, which masterfully combines the scandalous sexual tension and desire reminiscent of Bridgerton with the thrilling murder mystery structure of an Agatha Christie classic.

The book plunges the reader straight into the action. There’s no easing into the story; it goes directly to the point from the get-go, a bold choice that immediately commands attention and sets a rapid, engaging pace.

McGuire’s ability to weave two distinct genres is nothing short of amazing. She toggles effortlessly between the escalating love story and the unfolding murder plot, creating a dynamic narrative where you become so engrossed in one thread that you momentarily forget the other, only to be drawn back in with renewed urgency. This technique truly keeps the reader at the edge of their seat, page after page.

The climax delivers a stunning payoff: an unexpected plot twist at the end that will genuinely make your jaw drop to the floor.
If you enjoy a book filled with scandalous page-turner moments alongside a thrilling mystery, The Secret Life of a Lady is a historical fiction novel you need to add to your list.

Entertaining

This is a entertaining story, sometimes funny and sometimes sweet but, if you are going to write about British Nobility it would be good to learn about the proper way to address each character, I’m now listening to the second book in this series and it is perfectly clear that there was no inclination to do it by the author or editor. It takes away from the story.

The strength of Hannah

Loved this story. first Victorian Romance. I'm ready for #2 and what is ahead for Hannah and, Lord Killian.

Witty with Spicy Romance

This was a great storyline with a lot of spicy romance. I loved all the witty language! You could really get to know the characters through reading each of their inner dialogues.

Not That Great

I loved that the heroine could take care of herself, and this was about the only thing I liked about the book.