I also liked Harry and his strong sense of justice, and how it comes into question when he falls for Selina in one of her guises and eventually finds out her game, admittedly much later than I would have liked.
And I admired Selina for doing what she had to do to ensure Beatrix had a good future and didn’t have to resort to the same wheeling-and-dealing she did after a hard life on the streets, even though I knew it was only a matter of time before her house of cards fell. While the premise has been a bit hit-or-miss for me, I was glad to see it was another new book that had the law-abiding hero falls for a heroine involved in slightly nefarious activities.
And while there are some connections to previous series, particularly those in her expanded “Untouchables” world, it can be read as a stand-alone, which I can attest to, having read only a few of the previous books in that world. All opinions are my own.Ī Secret Surrender is the first in Darcy Burke’s new series, The Pretenders. I received an ARC from the author through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. And when she holds the key to the one case he couldn’t solve, he must choose justice or love. Whatever his feelings for her, he can’t ignore who she is and who she’s been. With his busy career and aspirations for the future, Harry has no time for marriage, but an affair is just right-until he discovers the lady’s disarming secret. But when a Bow Street Runner takes too much of an interest in her business, it seems the crimes of her past will finally come to light.ĭetermined to prove that Madame Sybila is a fraud bent on fleecing London’s elite, Harry Sheffield enlists the help of the alluring Lady Gresham in exchange for introducing her to Society’s best. Only, Madame Sybila can’t be a chaperone, so Selina takes on another identity as the proper Lady Gresham. Can a dauntless Bow Street Runner, a devastated viscount, and a disillusioned Society miss unravel their secrets?Ī survivor of the mean streets of London’s East End, Selina Blackwell has learned to be a chameleon, and in her current iteration as a fortune-teller, she’s able to provide a Season for her sister. Set in the world of The Untouchables, indulge in the saga of a trio of siblings who excel at being something they’re not. Beaverton, OR: Darcy Burke Publishing, 2020.
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