A-maz-ing! This book kept me entranced from the first word to the last. It has so much going for it. An American woman, a secret, a detective (my catnip), and holy cow the banter. If you like a lot of back and forth talking then this story is for you. It is interesting, witty, clever and takes you places you never knew you wanted to go. I love how Jillian portrays Joanna as outspoken but not over the top. She says yes, he says no. But why? Kincaid is a dream come to for me. Bespectacled, a detective and smart as a whip, hell yeah! I have read a lot of Jillian’s stories and this is my favorite – say it isn’t so, even more than Bow Street Brides? Yes. I look forward to more books in this series. I hope Sterling gets one at some point. I did love him.

Joanna Thorncroft and her sister Evie are American. They've followed the trail to London to catch a thief. A thief that stole their mother's ring. Hidden by their mother for many years, it carries a secret. Joanna hires British private detective, Kincaid, she's been told he's the best. Once the investigation begins, Joanna's connection to the past stirs up the ton.
The forefront of the book is the hot and cold relationship between Joanna and Kincaid. Mix in some humor and a cat it's a lot more entertaining.
By the end of this book there are some unresolved issues I assume will be continued in the next book.(?)
I was also expecting more interaction between Joanna and her British connections, but it just wasn't there.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.