Her name is Bonde, Jane Bonde…
A beautiful and eligible member of the ton, Jane has more than a few secrets: she’s one of the Crown’s most elite agents. She may be deadly, but she doesn’t know a thing about fashion, flirtation, or love…until Dominic Griffyn shakes up her carefully stirred world and asks her to be his bride. He’s exactly the kind of man she’s not looking for. And he’s dangerous, because falling into his arms is so much more satisfying than saving England from her enemies.
He’s an improper gentleman who needs a wife…Tall, dark, and tortured, Dominic Griffyn is haunted by demons from his past. When his stepfather insists that he marry, Dominic allows himself to hope that the beautiful but mysterious Miss Bonde might help him forget his troubles. As they grow closer, it’s clear that there’s more to Jane than danger. She might be just what his neglected heart needs.
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Galen continues to impress me with this last and final installment to her Lord and Lady Spy series. Each of the previous books have been a delightful historical version of a famous Spy movie. This last one does a take on James Bond, except James is a Jane and she likes her ratafia shaken, not stirred.
Jane’s been an agent for the Crown for years, in fact she’s one of the best. What makes her even more fun is the fact that she can do things ordinary men can’t, and she doesn’t want a husband that could take her away from the life she leads. I loved Jane, she’s feisty, tough, and the exact opposite of a lot of Regency heroines. I also liked her smarts. Nothing gets past Jane, except maybe the desire to do all the things she vowed to never do… including give her heart to a man.
The hero, Dominic, is tall, dark, and a breath of fresh air. This is a tortured hero ladies, so if anyone enjoys them as much as I do, you won’t be disappointed. He’s rough, brash and not liable to leave well enough alone. He also likes to take advantage of women in stables. This character at first seemed contradictive and that would be my reason for the ‘four’ rating. I liked Dominic, but his conflicting actions at times confused me, rather than led me to believe he was caught in the saw of love or obsession at first sight.
Between the fight for their lives against the Crown’s foe and the battle of wits and emotions they pit against each other, Dominic and Jane’s courtship make for a delicious read. There’s no lack of action or tension as these two spare with their fists, legs, and mouths.
Also, I loved the secondary characters of a female Q, and a male Money Penny. Too much fun, and not enough time to enjoy them. I do hope readers and sales can convince the lovely Galen to give us one more novella featuring these two.
Overall, with the exception of some questionable character action choices, this read is a wonderful final wrap-up. I also got to see all the other characters from the previous books and enjoyed a final conflict with the villain. If you’ve invested in this series at all you can’t miss this last book.
Reviewed by Landra
Heat Level: Hot
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