On the first two pages, I was met with foul language and description that has no place in a romance novel. I recognize the historical period and the very real truth of such a situation, but I have no need to read about in such a disgusting fashion. There are better ways of telling a story.

I was provided with an ARC of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the characters in this story. Henry is a dear man and Eliza is a strong woman.

The storyline is excellent and sad...but no spoiler here. I couldn't put this book down! Only disappointment was the ending!

Wow! This book was such an interesting and fun read. It was so different than most books I have read recently. The way this book was set up with the setting, the characters and the entire background, it captured my attention real quick and which i enjoyed too. The plot was so rich and consisted of a very compelling storytelling. I loved the way how Eliza and Henry’s relationship developed throughout the entire book especially them starting off as friends first and building that trust between them especially because of Eliza had gone through in the past. The book is not only entertaining but has alot of mysterious elements which makes the book so much more interesting to read because you want to know everything, but the author keeps the suspense in such a wonderful way that you want to continue reading it and not stop.

I received this arc from NetGalley. This is perfect for fans of Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. It involves a beautiful girl in danger, a flawed charismatic spy, and an evil hell-fire club. I adored this book and it comes out on January 12th, 2021. I highly recommend picking this one up!

The story of Eliza is probably the story of many women though history. She is beaten, abused and forced to marry a terrible man by her stepfather. Fate intervenes and she makes her escape.
The story has good character development as we bear witness to Eliza overcoming any obstacles she endures.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me this book.

I enjoyed this book and the overall story. I did find areas that dragged but overall I enjoyed the read.

This is a real page turner, I was really frustrated whenever my kindle ran out of charge, but I managed to finish it in the end. I couldn't put it down. The romance is between Eliza and Henry, after he saves her life, when she has been beaten. And he does so a second time, when he rescues her from probable death at the hands of a pimp. And that is just for starters. I would recommend the book, even though I found it sexually explicit, and not every reader would like it.

This book was so good! It’s definitely not a light, fluffy read but if you like thought provoking historical fiction, read this book! Eliza was an absolutely fantastic character whose growth in this book is incredible. Henry is a worthy love interest who helps Eliza fight her battles. This also turns into an espionage storyline, and anything that involves believable spies in the historical setting is a bonus for me.

Read this book, it’s amazing!

Full review to come on my blog closer to publication date.

Welcome to the world of espionage, dark sadistic world of sex traffickers,pimps,traitors at early 19th century of London.

Historical fiction- mystery- espionage-suspense and romance genres adroitly blended. The characters are strong, layered, well-built. The action parts are breathtaking. It started like a abuse/ romance story but a few chapters later you realize there are so intense and complex plot lines harmonized in the book and you enjoy each of them with lots of well-balanced, meticulously crafted supporting characters.

It starts with Eliza’s heartbreaking story. The young woman has been sold to a vicious man named Wilkins by her stepfather. She fights back but is beaten to death, finding a way to escape. Thankfully her passed out, traumatized body is spotted in the middle of the street by Sir Henry, powerful, wealthy, sophisticated man who urgently takes her to his home and gives her security to heal properly with the help of loyal caretaker Mrs. Tibit.

Throughout her healing process, Eliza and Henry’s friendship slowly blossoms and we start to become witness the changing of Eliza who was a naive, abused, neglected girl who hasn’t read anything instead of bible. She slowly gathers her courage and power, learning more about books, art, broadening her vision.

But her dirty scumbag stepfather, Wilkins who has paid for her and the pimp who wants to enslave her are adamant to drag her back to the disgusted dark sex trafficking system.

Thankfully Henry is not only wealthy and charming man who attracts attention of lovely elite ladies. He has also secret identity, working as an agent to the crown which also give him enough authority to defeat those scumbags coming after Eliza.

As their friendship turns into a devoted love, Eliza’s unearthing a crucial secret drag them into sex trafficking world one time and they find the identity of a dangerous traitor who sold the kingdom’s secrets to France. From now on Eliza and Henry not only friends and lovers, they are also partners to bring the justice together.

It was entertaining, heart pounding, well written, remarkable novel with great characters, rich plot line and satisfying conclusion.

I’m giving my four shiny, mysterious, clever, romantic, enjoyable stars!

Special thanks to NetGalley and Central Avenue Publishing for sharing this incredible Arc with me in exchange my honest thoughts.

Well, this was a lot darker than I anticipated, though was well-written. However, I felt like when the point of view shifted that the transitions could have been better because sometimes it took me a minute to realize it was now Henry's view instead of Eliza's, etc.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.