by Amy Quinton
Reserved—with anyone, but especially with a certain marquess…
Trusting—with anyone. Ever. Even with a certain charming marquess…
Or a coward—especially around a certain marquess.
But she is:
Strong—she’s had to be…particularly around… need she really explain?
Worthy… of love. Possibly.
And in love…Wait, what?
It will take a special man to see the true woman beneath the surface…and a strong woman to allow him that glimpse. Can she teach him that his ruthless drive to seek justice isn’t all that different from her determination to be free?
What the Rake Remembers
Agents of Change, Book 4
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England 1814:
Theirs was a forbidden love, but now…
Agent for the Crown, Ciarán Kelly, is an Irishman who loves women. All women. Big, small, buxom, slender, blonde, ginger, rich, poor—their features matter not. Fortunately, he was born with a silver tongue, enough wit and charisma to rival Claude Duvall, and an air of mystery, necessary to be an effective spy. In short, women love him. But after being branded a traitor and tortured by the very villains he’s vowed to destroy, he’s lost his memory and is left with only one person in the world he can—and must—depend upon…and she despises the very air he breathes.
No matter, he is:
Confidently optimistic—she’ll come around.
Smooth-talking—beneficial when he makes her angry. And he will make her angry.
And brilliant—useful, if only he could remember…
And he isn’t:
Impatient—there’s always time. See also confidently optimistic above.
Or afraid—of being in love. He’s been there before.
Frederica Glyndŵr has matured since her father erased her from the family tree, tossing her to the streets of London with nothing more than her wits to aid her survival. What started out as a horrific journey towards female enslavement has ended up being the best possible thing to happen to her. She’s learned to be a fighter, a thief, a stealthy observer, and a surprising revelation to any villain who happens along—they love to underestimate her. Everything is finally perfect. Until a disappointment from her past invades her life once more, threatening to expose her secrets. She’s ready for a reckoning, but never forgiveness…too bad he has no memory of their past.
No matter, she is always:
Prepared—a life lesson; she will never be caught ill-equipped again.
And capable—she’s proven that to herself time and again.
And she isn’t:
Sloppy—with the men they’re after, this could mean the difference between life and death.
Patient—normally not a positive trait, but time is of the essence. Bad men are coming.
Or in love…or won’t be if she could only retrieve her heart from the man who stole it.
As the enemy closes in and Kelly’s mind begins to heal, he discovers just how deep his betrayal goes.
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Can true love prevail over such sins?
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Frederica can’t speak for some sins, but she’s damn sure it can’t survive all secrets…
Also by Amy Quinton
How to Take Revenge on a Disloyal Scot
An Agents of Change short story
Love is… revenge? Because what else’s a girl supposed to do when she learns the man she loves has found himself a bride?
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The Umbrella Chronicles: George & Dorothea’s Story *A short story, part of Never Too Late, A Bluestocking Belles Collection
St. Vincent’s days as a bachelor in good standing are numbered.
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The Umbrella Chronicles: James & Annie’s Story *A short story, part of Follow Your Star Home, A Bluestocking Belles Holiday Collection
Prodigal duke seeks professional matchmaker for matrimonial assistance. Prefers foolproof plans
in 10 parts. Magical solutions accepted. Missteps likely.
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The Umbrella Chronicles: John & Emma’s Story *A short story, part of Valentines from Bath, A Bluestocking Belles Valentine’s Day Collection
A serious-minded, scientific man of learning seeks a complex and chaotic practitioner of all things superstitious who will upend his well-ordered life.
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Hoodwinked for the Holidays *A short story, part of the Love in the Lowcountry: A Winter Holiday Collection, Volume 1
Wanted: Ghost with good reviews for special holiday tour. Team Player a must. Matchmaking skills NOT required.
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Coming February 2020:
The Umbrella Chronicles: Chester & Artemis’s Story *A short story, part of Fire & Frost, a Bluestocking Belles Collection
Beastly duke seeks confident any woman who doesn’t faint at the sight of his scars. Prefers not to leave the house to find her.
