This was an excellent, well-written historical romance. Spymaster Baron Fulkham is introduced to the Princess Anne of Chanay and he is immediately sure it is really Monique Servais, an actress he met three years previously. The story was fast-paced, the heroine and hero were wonderful, the dialogue was witty and the chemistry was sizzling. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more books by this author.

I just adore Sabrina Jeffries' books. They always provide great characters, a great story, great humor and this book is no exception.

Monique Servais is an actress in Dieppe and lives with her grandmother, who has developed dementia and it is getting harder to look after her while she has to work. Her grand-maman was born into royalty, but left that life to marry her true love and thus was cut off from her family. Now years later, the Count de Beaumonde, grand-maman's brother-in-law. was looking for Monique's help. He would like Monique to pretend to be Aurore, the reigning Princess de Chanay. If she could pull it off, he would take care of her grand-maman the rest of her life. The real princess is ill but she needs to be in London because she is the front-runner to becoming the Queen of Belgium, which is seeking its independence from the Netherlands. It would only be for a short time, and really what could go wrong! ;)

What Monique did not count on while she was pretending to be Princess Aurore was to run into Gregory Vyse, Baron Fulkham, whom she met three years earlier and has not been able to forget. Right away Lord Fulkham realized that it was Monique, but she kept denying it. Now the game was on. As Gregory and Monique spend more time together, their feelings for each other grow. When an attempt on their lives happen, secrets start to unravel and Gregory and Monique have an even bigger issue on their hand. Together they have to work to figure out who is behind all their issues and how they are going to solve their problems.

I loved these two characters. Gregory's life has always been all about work. Monique's life has been all about work and taking care of her Grand-maman. Together these two find something wonderful that they were missing in their lives. The mystery that they had to figure out to get to their happy ending was so fun and enjoyable. It kept me constantly guessing at the end results. Overall, I just adored this book and I highly recommend it.

I always enjoy reading Sabrina Jeffries stories. This one was no exception. Must say I was giggling thru most of it. Better settle in for fun reading session.

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Not a dreadful story although not terribly original either. A nice read even if it was very predictable, the sort of book to read when you know exactly what you want from a historical romance. I do enjoy Sabrina Jeffries' writing though and I really hope that the next book will be about Lord Hartley! 3 stars.

When Gregory is in France and meets actress Monique, he is immediately attracted to her beauty but also her wit and personality.

Three years later when he is introduced to Princess Aurore in Britain, he is certain this is actually Monique impersonating a Princess.

The Princess is in the running to become the ruler of newly formed Belgium. There is an international conference to determine the outcome. The strongest competition is from Prince Leopold. Gregory is the British man who is in charge of the conference and who has a great deal of influence over who becomes the ruler.

Gregory tries to make Monique/Aurore admit who she is. Monique is quick witted and strongly tries to maintain her persona as the princess. Their sparring is not only entertaining but also humorous.

Monique is a strong young woman who has had to overcome a great deal in order to become a success on the stage. She cares for her ill grandmother and that care is costing more and more money that Monique does not have.

Gregory is a powerful man in government who has become so controlled he shows little or no emotion. He has good friends and a mother but he does not allow himself to be truly close to anyone. He even distances himself from his mother and his home.

As always, Ms Jeffries has created characters who are well developed, likable, intelligent, interesting and humorous. Both Monique and Gregory are terrific leading characters. Their back stories explain who they really are as well as why they behave as they do. The reader is comfortable with both characters and wanting the best for both of them.

For me, the plot was slow for about the first 1/3 of the book. Then it picked up, the action became quicker and all the excitement kept me turning pages. I believe the first third of the book was developed slowly in order create the atmosphere of the conference and the subsequent political intrigue.

It becomes obvious that there is an assassination plot. And the assassin seems very devoted to his task. At the same time, keeping secrets and determining who is who makes the story not only exciting but also interesting.

Ms Jeffries is known for creating stories which are more historically accurate than some historical reads. This book is no exception.

I have been reading books by Ms Jeffries for quite some time and I have never been disappointed.

I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley. I am voluntarily writing this review and all opinions are my own.

This was a delightful read that occurs slightly outside the usual regency romance boundries. The match of wits and repartee between Fulkham & Monique was fun and the mystery regarding the assassination attempts interesting and well done. Fulkham was in the prior books of the series, always cool, aloof and in control so seeing him get frustrated, flustered and that legendary control slipping was quite enjoyable. While some events and the quickness of the romance was a little of a stretch at times, you couldn't help but care and root for a couple that felt to be a perfect match for each other in the long run. While watching them attempt to thwart each other was enjoyable I appreciated that it was drug out too long as they worked even better together. While prior couples make a brief appearances in the story this stands well as a stand-a-lone book.

I really enjoyed the characters and the mysteries of the story. Many plots and twists throughout. It took me a bit to get into the story but once I was I couldn't put it down. Sabrina Jeffries is one of my all time favorites and once again she doesn't disappoint.

Wow. What a fun Regency romance filled with lots of sexual chemistry between the hero and heroine, love (of course), royalty (like the glamorous haute ton of London wasn't enough), and a mystery that the hero, Gregory Vyse, Baron of Fulkham was more that happy to solve. I especially loved how Gregory was a gentleman but he just couldn't stop swearing in from of the ladies, and a princess no less. I found him so entertaining and endearing when you read about his past. And the heroine, Monique Servais was so wonderfully independent and smart. Together they made a great team. I couldn't put this book down. I really enjoyed this story and was so happy they were able to achieve their HEA.

*I voluntarily read an advance copy of this book*

I enjoyed this installment in Sabrina Jeffries’ Sinful Suitors series. Even though it is the 5th book, it can easily be read as a stand alone.

This follows the same formula as most historical romances: the couple meets, falls in love, some sort of conflict occurs to keep them apart, and the conflict is resolved. However, Jeffries does an excellent job of weaving in historical accuracy and political details of the time so well. The characters also are all very fleshed out, and have flaws that give them depth and keep the reader rooting for them throughout the story. I also enjoyed the secondary storyline with Lady Ursula. Even though it was a minor part of the story, there was a twist there that I wasn’t expecting, and I definitely enjoyed that.

All in all, this was a great book to escape into, and I would certainly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good historical romance.

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced readers copy of this book.

Monique is an actress who loves her job but then a sudden encounter with her uncle from the royalty of Chanay changes her destiny. She has to pretend to be the Princess of Chanay but she has a nemesis in form of Baron Fulkham. Baron immediately recognizes her due to one past meeting. None of them can stop either the politics around them or the attraction budding between them . So, then began the story of saving Monique from death and both the characters falling for each other. The story and characters are well developed and likable. I recommend this book to everyone. I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Spymaster Gregory Vyse, Baron of Fulkham, cannot forget the impudent actress he met three years ago in France. He accepts the assignment to protect the Princess of Chanay during her stay in England. Something about the foreign princess reminds Gregory of the French actress Monique Servais. He intends to discover why she insists on posing as Belgium’s reclusive princess. When an assassin targets her, Gregory risks his career to protect Monique despite her secrets. Will Gregory give up his political career for Monique? Or will he allow their different stations to separate them permanently?
Actress Monique Servais is the only granddaughter of an exiled Belgium princess and an actor. She agrees to impersonate her royal second-cousin to insure her grandmother’s future care. While in England, Monique encounters the one man who can threaten her masquerade. She must convince Gregory to promote her second-cousin’s bid as Belgium’s next ruler. When her life is threatened, Monique and Gregory discover her true standing in the de Chanay family line. Can Monique trust Gregory with her secrets? Or is their budding romance doomed from the beginning?
Gregory is everything that I anticipated. I suspected there was more to the spymaster than what the prior books depicted. He is a practical man haunted by his late father’s abuse. Gregory may be reticent, however, that does not stop him from doing what he must to protect the women under his care. I love how Monique ruffles his feathers, influencing him to act on his emotions instead of behaving so taciturn and reserved. But, what I like the most about Gregory is his tenacious determination to find a loophole, so he and Monique can marry.
Monique proves continuously that she is the overconfident spymaster’s perfect match. I like how she encourages Gregory to take risks and to live in the moment. I adore the lengths Monique is willing to go through to ensure her grandmother’s future care and happiness. However, that does not include submitting to her royal family’s mandates for her future. But, what I like most about Monique is her wiliness to abandon her masquerade to preserve Gregory’s reputation.
THE SECRET OF FLIRTING is book five in Sabrina Jeffries’ historical-romance series, SINFUL SUITORS. The story can be read as a stand-alone; however, couples from the previous books do make appearances. There is something about Sabrina Jeffries storytelling that is engaging and enjoyable.
THE SECRET OF FLIRTING is a charming tale full of dangerous intrigue which causes two people to sacrifice almost everything to be with each other. I am sad that this is the conclusion to the series, but I cannot wait for any future books the author plans to write.

Monique Servais knows who she is. She's a woman trying to put together a good life for the grandmother who raised her; the grandmother whose mental health is slipping away. She also knows she's a damn fine actress. So when an overbearing pair of gentleman push their way into her dressing room one night and one insults her, she's not taking any bull from him.

Gregory Fulkham is immediately to this actress and also immediately irritated by his attraction. But he sure as heck remembers her, even three years later when she's being passed off as a Belgian princess. Yes, it's a "Prince and the Pauper" type situation (but with more intrigue) and Gregory is Not Amused. But he's still attracted. And he's super-pissed that someone is taking potshots at the Monique, whether she's a fake or not.

This was an okay book but not as good as others in the series. This book also suffered from a surfeit of trying to introduce/catch up with other couples in the series.



Three stars

This book comes out March 27

Follows The Pleasures of Passion

You know when a secondary character catches your attention and you just need to have more of him/her in a book. That is Gregory for me. He is mysterious and I love spies. This story had a bit more suspense in it and had me guessing who the villain was until the end. There are secrets galore in the story – who is the cat and who is the mouse? And the sexual tension…kept me reading well into the night. This is a fresh story that I really enjoyed. Another reviewer stated that Sabrina’s writing is like comfort food – I whole-heartedly agree.

It took about halfway through the book for this story to catch my interest. It wasn't a bad first half but nothing in the story reached out to grab me to make me want to keep reading. I like the characters in the book and it is interesting to me that the author based it in part on history of England at that time and of course includes a sexy alpha male hero and charming, beautiful, female with royal side players and and endearing grandmother. I do not have that much to say about it so that in itself describes my feelings about the story. It was okay just not great. The author writes well and the characters have depth but it still isn't a book that was memorable to me or evoked any kind of emotion from me.

This was a really fun read for me despite the political intrigue. Love at first sight that takes three years to reveal itself. Gregory and Monique spar with each other from beginning to end. It is obvious to the reader the spark upon meeting smolders over the years and then ignites into flame when we get to current times. Sabrina Jeffries has always been a go to writer for me and the Secret of Flirting does not disappoint!

Predictable romance

I have been a fan of Sabrina Jeffries for years and was unfortunately a little dissapointed in this story. While the writing and historical background was flawless the story was just average. I feel like I've met these characters and read this plot before. Even with the twists and turns it just didn't keep my attention like her books in previous series have. That being said, I will certainly be reading the next book she writes.
I received an Advance Reader copy from Netgalley.

The Secret of Flirting (Sinful Suitors, #5) by Sabrina Jeffries I must say I have enjoyed the first four Sinful Suitors and I loved this one... I am thankful to #NetGalley for allowing me to preview this book. It is always great fun to revisit the St. George's friends and their wives..and that pocket watch. This is Gregory and Monique's story...full of laughs, suspense, and plenty of feels... Is she an actress or a princess and what is he hiding from his past....Can't wait for the next story...I think maybe it's Hart's turn.

Monique is a talented actress in Dieppe, who is virtuous and the poor relation of a highly placed family..She's constantly being approached by men who treat her with less than the respect she deserves.. One such man is Gregory, Lord Fulkham. He goes back stage one day with a friend, manages to say all the wrong things and insults Monique. Both Monique and .Fulkham are attracted to each other in spite of themselves but go their own ways after the ill=fated encounter. Years later, Monique is approached by her estranged great-uncle and asked to impersonate her cousin, Aurore, who's in line for the throne of Belgium.. Aurore has been taken ill.but her appearance in England is politically crucial. Monique agrees and goes to .London, where she again meets with Gregory, an important member of the British government. He and Monique recognize each other, the attraction is still there but they are also caught up in all the political maneuvering. There are assassination attemps and Gregory has some dark history in his life to deal with as well. Jeffries has written better and there are some hard to accept plot devices.- Monique and Gregory both feel a match between them is impossible because she is an actress., completely ignoring the fact that she is a member of a royal family.. Didn't seem like a real issue. However, it all keeps the action going for an interesting plot. if one isn't picky about believability.

This was different that most of the other books I have read in this genre. I loved the whole princess/actress spymaster/political setup.

This is the fifth book in a wonderful series of books by this author. In this story, Monique is a lovely french actress performing on stage in Paris. Gregory is a Baron, visiting France on a work assignment for the English government. The two meet by chance, and it doesn’t go well, but each has reason to remember the other.
Three years later, Monique is drawn into a plot laced with intrigue that requires her to pose as another person on a visit to London. Her future and that of one of her loved ones is dependent upon her success. Who should she run into, that might remember her as Monique, but Gregory.
Gregory DOES remember Monique, who is now pretending to be someone named “Aurore”. He remembers her beauty, her words to him, his lust for her. The two become embroiled in a tale of international political conspiracy that involves secrets and danger. They also begin to give in to their feelings for each other, despite the risk of doing so.
The story is a definite page turner, and the full extent of the mystery not revealed until nearly the end, which made it all the more entertaining. The heat between the two main characters was beyond flirtation and straight into flaming! I highly recommend this book to readers of romance who enjoy some excitement and real voltage with their hea.