Historical Romantic Suspense
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The Spy Who Loved Her --Once Upon an Accident, Book 3
Samhain Publishing
To keep her safe, he will not only have to risk his life, but also his heart.
Lady Anna was once considered the catch of the season. Now, three years after she fell for a man who tried to murder her cousin, she eases her guilt with charity work at an orphanage. Until her mother insists she do her duty.
Attending her cousin’s ball is irritating enough. It’s her one dance with Daniel, the unscrupulous Earl of Bridgerton, that rubs her nerves raw. And oddly leaves her senses on the edge of arousal.
The ton sees Daniel as a scoundrel. In truth, like centuries of Bridgertons before him, he leads a vast network of spies, protecting England from her worst enemies. His resolve never to marry means the one woman he’s always wanted—Lady Anna—is off limits. Especially now that his father’s murderer is coming after him as well.
At first, Anna wonders if Daniel was put on this earth just to annoy her. It’s only when she finds him injured that his mask begins to fall away—and so do the barriers between them. But their flaring passion puts her right where Daniel didn’t want her. Next on a killer’s list.
Warning: This book contains spies, musicales, men who think they know everything, women who know they do not, naughty liaisons, matchmaking mamas, and a seduction that will curl your toes.
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Review Snippets:
Oh, whenever I get a book from Melissa Schroeder in my hand, I know I’m in for a wonderful read and this one proves that she’s still an author goddess!! Valerie, Love Romances and More
FANTASTIC!!!
WONDERFUL!!!
PERFECT!!!
EVERYTHING I HOPED IT WOULD BE!!!
--B Renae Reads
I definitely will be reading more from this series.
--Smexy Books
The Spy Who Loved Her hits many high marks with the romance, dialogue and steamy love scenes. This is one of the better recent historical romances I've read and one I recommend you try.
--Katiebabs
Captivating story, loved the interaction between Daniel and Anna. Daniel thinks he knows how to handle women, it quickly becomes evident there is one woman who won't be handled. Loved this book. --Emily, Sensual Reviews
From the moment that Daniel and Anna shared their first waltz, I could not put the book down. --Jennifer Porter, Romance Novel News
It is hard to wish for anything other than a happy ending for this perfectly suited pair! --Dawn Crowne, Romantic Times Magazine FOUR stars
For a moment, every thought in Anna’s mind dissolved except for one. Daniel was kissing her. His mouth firmly moved over hers, his breath feathered over her skin. In the next instant she felt his tongue glide over her lips. The intimacy of the contact caused her to gasp again. He took full advantage of her parted lips and slipped his tongue inside.
Warmth spiraled through her veins, her head spun. He cupped her face as he slanted his mouth over hers, taking complete and absolute possession. She stopped resisting and just allowed herself to feel. His gloved hands were warm against her flesh, his mouth hot, wet. She could taste the brandy he had drunk earlier. She mimicked his movements by slipping her tongue into his mouth, along his. He groaned and pulled her against him. The heat of him was just amazing. It seeped through her clothes, warmed her. But it was not enough. She needed to be closer, needed to feel his body next to hers.
Without breaking the kiss, he pulled her onto his lap. He balanced her weight with one hand at her back. He slid the other down to cup her breast. His fingers moved over her nipple. It tightened painfully.
She should be shocked to her toes, but she could not seem to gather the thoughts to do so. His fingers glided over the sheer fabric of her bodice and she was lost. She arched against his hand as he continued to kiss her. She did not even protest when he tugged on the delicate fabric and her breast sprang free.
Cold air rushed over her skin, but the next moment, his hand slipped over it. He enticed her, his tongue calling to her, sending waves of heat sparking through her entire body. He continued to seduce her as his fingers moved over her nipple, teasing her. Heat gathered low in her belly and tugged at something she knew had to be lust.
When he tore his mouth away, she opened her mouth to protest, but it ended on a moan as he set his mouth to the column of her neck. As he kissed his way down, she felt the nip of his teeth, the flat of his tongue against her pulse. But he did not stop there. He leaned her back as he continued his way down until he replaced his hand with his mouth.
Shocked and more than a little embarrassed, she pressed her hands against his shoulders but soon found herself slipping her fingers through his hair and urging him on. He moved his tongue over the tip of her nipple, the scrape of his teeth…
She needed to stop this before both of them regretted it. In the next instant, she shivered as he sucked the entire nipple into his mouth.
“Danny.”
He lifted his head and looked at her. The heat in his eyessent a shiver of panic through her. It was too much, almost too overwhelming.
“Say it.” His tone dripped with desire.
She shifted on his lap as her most secret of places dampened, throbbed.
“Say what?”
“My name, say it again. Just like you did.”
She drew in a deep breath. “Danny.”
His eyes grew more intense, the rigid lines in his face more distinct.
He practically growled as he pulled down the rest of her top and bared her other breast. Without preamble, he set about driving her mad in the same manner. Warmth rolled through her, over her nerve endings.
Everything that had gathered in her stomach tightened, then dropped between her legs. The pressure caused her to shift again on his lap. This time she felt his hardened manhood against her hip. She stilled as he groaned. Embarrassed, she felt another kind of heat fill her face.
“Oh, Danny, I’m sorry if I hurt you.”
He looked at her, a wry smile playing about his lips. The look made him look years younger.
“Anna, you didn’t hurt me.” He took her face in his hands and drew her near. The molten gold in his eyes shined with admiration and honesty. “You destroyed me.”
The utter surrender in his voice made her heart turn over. “Danny.”
“Shhh.” This time when he kissed her, it was gentle, almost loving. Her throat closed up at the tender look in his eyes. By the time he pulled back, he was not the only one destroyed. |
