Married by Moonlight

A story full of mystery, suspense and eventually love that kept my attention from the start. The heroine Anna Beasley feels she will never find a husband and if her father his way, she would marry his godson Lord Carmichael. As far as she is concerned, he is a rouge and she has no desire to be attached. When his friend Gilbert Bowen comes to town, she at first stays away but eventually she sees he is not like Carmichael. Gilbert, now a country victor, previously worked with the Bow Street Runners and when his friend asks for his help in finding a murderer, he of course comes to his aid. There have been a string of deaths of young ladies that Carmichael has been connected to at several balls and suspicion comes his way. It was wonderful to see Anna bloom as at first she appeared shy, but was really outspoken and talkative as she became comfortable with those around. As she and Gilbert get to know each other an attraction grows and their relationship comes together. But there is also the suspense of finding a murderer and the outcome is really not what I expected! I truly enjoy when a lot of suspense and mystery are intertwined with a romance. This story was well done and although part of a series, can be read as a standalone. I have not read the other books in this series but hope to do so soon!!

Anna Beasley despairs of every finding a husband, eligible bachelors seem to avoid the blushing debutante in favour of her bolder, more adventurous friends. This delights her father, who’s determined to marry her off to his godson, Lord Carmichael, despite Anna’s refusal. Surely Carmichael’s friend, Lord Sorenson, newly arrived in Town, is cut from the same cloth. Anna decides to stay away from him despite his wicked smile that makes her quiver. Gilbert Bowen, Earl of Sorenson, had planned to live out his days as a country vicar. Then his old friend Carmichael sends a desperate plea for help, he can’t say no. There’s a murderer among the ton and every death leads back to Carmichael. Catching a killer during the social season is difficult enough…and then Anna catches his eye. The shy beauty is a distraction he can ill afford but scarcely resist. When the pair are caught in a compromising position, Sorenson needs little convincing to claim her, especially if it keeps Anna out of harm’s way. This is the ninth book in this very good series, it could be read as a standalone book. The characters are well portrayed & have plenty of depth. I really liked Gilbert & Anna, they were attracted to each other from their first meeting but he was determined to find a serial killer & she thought someone so handsome couldn’t be interested in her. The story flows very well & I I was soon caught up in the mystery, the identity of the killer was well hidden & I only suspected who it was just prior to the killer being exposed. I really loved the book with its combination of romance & mystery. My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

gotta read all of them, they are SSSSOOO GOOD!!!