Secrets, Scandals, & Spies #2
by Maddison Michaels
★★★★★
🖤🖤🖤🖤🤍
He wants justice
Underestimating Marcus Black is the last thing his enemies ever do. After all, the respected Earl of Westwood is a deadly threat… when her Majesty needs him to be. And his only goal is to avenge his brother’s murder. Which would be much easier if the viciously-skilled Lady Kaitlyn Montrose wouldn’t swoop in, knee him in the bollocks, and then run off with his only lead…
She wants revenge
Kat is determined to avenge her beloved uncle’s murder and nothing will stop her. Especially not the devastatingly handsome, and equally lethal Marcus Black. The fact that he’s after the same target is a complication she hadn’t planned on. And as much as she enjoys taunting him, she has a job to do—one that doesn’t include sparring with the infuriating man at every turn. Except Kat has a new plan… one that Marcus will just hate.
Now they’ll have to work together… if they don’t kill each other first
Individually, Marcus and Kat are deadly. If they worked together, they could be unstoppable. But when attraction gets in the way of vengeance, it’s more than hearts on the line. And only one person can win...
The Plot
Lady Kaitlyn Montrose has been trained her whole life by her uncle to be a lethal weapon in the spy game. When her uncle is murdered by the Chameleon, she is determined to get revenge. But when a promising lead comes along, she will need to ask Marcus Black for help to infiltrate the gentleman’s club. Marcus wants to find the Chameleon so he can clear his brothers name of treason. Deciding it’s beneficial to team up to catch the Chameleon, they start to let down their guard and they are attracted to each other to the point of distraction. Throughout the story, they both struggle with trusting each other, but in the end they must in order to survive!
I really enjoyed this book and devoured it in a day! So many twists and turns I didn't see coming and the romance between Marcus and Kat was so believable and passionate! Swoon! I can't wait for the next in the series!
The Heroine
Kat is a force of nature. Being trained in all sorts of self-defense, she is a strong, independent woman hell-bent on avenging her beloved Uncle’s death. She was orphaned as a young child and was raised by her Uncle Victor. She worked along side him for years to solve cases for the Crown. She is determined to find the Chameleon to finish her Uncles work and avenge his murder.
The Hero
Marcus Black, the Earl of Westwood, is a respected member of the peerage, but he double as an agent for the Crown when needed. He trained with Victor when he was younger and he, and his brother, were friends with Kat. After the murder of his wife, branding his brother a traitor and then his death, and the murder of Victor, Marcus is out for justice for all of them.
The Steam
There were lots of steamy scenes and romance between Marcus and Kat.
Tropes
Victorian Era, Steam Hot, steam Carriage, Historical Romance, East End London, Titled Hero, Tortured Hero, Detective/Agents of the Crown, Spinster, Virgin Heroine, Knife-wielding Heroine, Dresses as Male, Childhood Crush, Fling to Love, Betrayal, Mystery Romance, Blackmail, Secrets & Lies, Return of the Dead, Revenge Trope, Suspense/Danger/Murder
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