I enjoyed this story in the Regency Spies & Secrets Series by Laura Beers - prior to this series I had not read any of her work and I am happy to report I will be back for more!

I originally read the other books in this series when they were released but somehow I missed this book. I was able to jump right back into the world Beers created and love how characters from previous books were mixed into this story! Overall I found this to be entertaining with likable MCs, full of fun twists and turns, and the chemistry between the MCs was undeniable.


📚Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from Dragonblade Publishing via Netgalley. All thoughts, opinions, comments, and interpretations of the story are my own and bias free. I did not receive any money in exchange for this review. Thank you to the publisher for allowing me the opportunity to review. 🦄

This was a fun read with unexpected inheritance, romance, intrigue and hijinks. Guy and Daphne are likable mains. Definitely recommended.
Thank you Laura Beers, Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me an advance copy for my honest feedback.

This is a delightfully unique take on the regency romance genre. I haven't read the previous installments in this series, so I will definitely do so soon. The romance, the espionage, the ambiance, everything was spectacular.

This is one of my favorite genres in books. A new to me author and I absolutely loved it!!
It was so well written. I love Guy and Daphne.
The plot was good,the characters well written,I was instantly drawn in and felt like I know them. Highly recommend this book!!

Danger and Deception

He is a man on a mission, but he must deceive those around him because he is an agent of the Crown. She is a woman who helps the needy, and she has no interest in any man until he comes to town.

When Daphne’s grandmother decided to change her will, she had no idea of the trouble that would bring to her doorstep. Daphne’s cousin is a gambler and a rake, and he did not think his female cousin should inherit. Then, there are the fortune hunters, and an heiress attracts them like moths to a flame.

Guy went from a Bow Street Runner to an agent of the Crown. His path always seemed clear, and things were black and white. Now, with his first field assignment, he saw the misery of the coal miners, and he watched children die. His task was to discover if a labor union was being established. Such a discovery would not bode well for those embarking on such a scheme. Could Guy cause harm to those who would defend the coal miners’ right to have decent working conditions? Guy must decide which path to take to determine his future.

Someone is willing to go to any length to separate Guy from Daphne. Danger awaits them both, and there just might be a killer on the loose. This story has romance, intrigue, mystery, and suspense.

A Dangerous Scheme by Laura Beers is part of the Regency Spies and Secrets series. I found his book to have a good story, but to contain pages and pages of stilted conversation. Everybody was ultra-polite and spoke with no feeling. I distracted from the story and was an annoyance Other than this flaw, the story was a good one and the characters were interesting, although Phineas made a quick-turnaround for no apparent reason.

Guy Stewart has found himself dressed in clothing not his own and riding in someone else's driver... all to go to a small town to try to catch the people trying to put together a labor union. Labor unions are against the law and as an agent of the Crown, it is his responsibility to stop them before they get started, lest they do damage to the crown. This is a mining town and what he sees is appalling: small children, pregnant women, all working 14-hour days and wallowing in filth. They are beaten at the drop of a hat and if they dare complain, they are fired on the spot. While he is visiting the mine, he observes a young passing out bread to the children. It is enthralled. It turns out, not only is she compassionate, but she can lead him to the unionizers.

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This book was a fun entertaining Read, but nothing special. I finished it a couple days ago and I don’t really remember much of it today, but I remember enjoying the couple and the mystery. The mystery part was probably the best part of the book. I liked the writing and I am intrigued to read more in this series and more books by the author

England 1814
Guy was now working for the crown, elevated from being a Runner, and taking on his toughest assignment yet. In the disguise of a banker, he was to ferret out the working conditions of the miners and gain their confidence.

Daphne was determined to help the children who worked in the mine. The conditions were deplorable and she went almost every day to give them food and help their other needs. Of course the owner. Then she met Guy!

A very interesting story, with a little suspense, a villain who wants to marry Daphne for her future inheritance and a building attraction that cannot be denied!

Mr. Guy Stewart was a Bow Street Runner but has accepted a job as an Agent for the Crown. He has been sent on his first case alone to Anmore, trying to find out about unions. They are afraid the unions are a threat to the crown and he has to learn the truth.
Miss Daphne Locke lost both her parents to disease and none of the rest of her family wanted her but her grandmother and she was happy to live with her. She had just found out that she was going to be an heiress. Her grandmother left her a mansion and a lot of money. She also left some for her cousin, Phineas.
I very much enjoyed this story. It was cute, funny, and still a little serious about the coal miners. They were treated horribly and the upper crust didn't feel they needed to do anything to make life a little better. It was a fast-paced, even flowing tale. The twists to the story kept it interesting, entertaining, and exciting. The interaction between the hero and heroine was delightful. A thrilling novel.
I received this ARC from Net Galley and voluntarily reviewed this wonderful book.

In the midst of turmoil, greed, and trouble, romance emerges as Miss Daphne Locke encounters Guy Stewart. I enjoyed the interaction between Guy and Daphne, even though Guy has ulterior motives in cultivating her friendship. Although the main plot revolves around the brewing discontent amongst the coal miners and rumors of the formation of unions, there are two other sub-plots that work their way into the storyline. We take so much for granted in our lives today, but this novel brings out the sacrifices made by ordinary people, allowing us to enjoy the privileges we now have. Guy does not believe that he is entitled to pursue an heiress of Daphne’s standing, but as the situation is resolved and with the encouragement of his superiors, Guy follows his mother’s advice and grovels. This is the fourth book in this series and although part of a series, it is a standalone and comes to a hope-filled solution. I received a copy of this romance as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

Daphne and Guy's story is full of compassion. There are deceptions and secrets to be reviled that will strain an already tenuous relationship. Not only are secrets being kept, but there is the obstacle of the differences in their stations. A Dangerous Scheme is well written and it will keep you turning pages.

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

Mr. Guy Stewart was a successful Bow Street Runner but now is an agent of the Crown. His latest assignment is in the mining town of Anmore & he's tasked with determining if an illegal labour union has been formed. Miss Daphne Locke has just received the most extraordinary news—she has just been named her grandmother’s heir! When her meddlesome cousin Phineas shows up unannounced, she must do her best to ignore his constant criticism of her and focus on her new responsibilities. Guy & Daphne’s paths cross & neither can deny the instant attraction between them. However a brick mason’s son & a lady can have no future.
This is the fourth book in the series & is very easily read on its own. A well written book with strong characters & a well paced story. I really liked both Guy & Daphne & loved how their relationship grew & deepened. There were other characters who I really disliked as they were snobbish, unfeeling, uncaring & self centred but they were meant to be. There were secrets & misunderstandings so things were bound to go pear shaped once truths were revealed but I loved how the author handled these. An engrossing read
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

Guy Stewart, due to his photographic mind, was able to obtain a scholarship to both Eton and Cambridge, despite being the son of a brickmason. However his dreams of becoming a Cambridge professor came to an end when his father was robbed and murdered for the sum of two farthings. Guy had to leave university and find work to keep a roof over his mother’s and sister’s heads, first as a Bow Street Runner and then as an agent of the Crown. On his latest case he feels conflicted, firstly there is a beautiful woman to whom he is attracted but whom he is deceiving. And, secondly nothing seems so black and white and he feels sympathy for the cause of those he is investigating. An interesting story with a side helping of romance and a villain unconnected with the case.
Fans of Julia Justiss will enjoy this book focusing as it does on the need for employment law reform in the C19th.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Mr Guy Stewart is an agent for the crown, with the task of rooting out a possible illegal union in a mining town. He has the gift of an incredible brain that was to be the family's ticket out of poverty, that was until his father's death. Now he must use different talents to feed his family.

Miss Daphne Locke has been living with her grandmother for years. She has been trying to help the people up at the mine as much as she can.

The compassionate hearts of our characters are going to cause them many difficulties. The terrible conditions at the mine were all too common in that era. Some truths are hard to read about.

This fabulous historical romance is filled with secrets, intrigue and wonderful characters.

This is part of a series but each book can be read on it's own. They are all very good stories.

Great fun.

I enjoyed the book and the characters. Guy and Daphne were likable from the beginning. The story was a good one , but I wish the story focused as much on their budding relationship as it did Guy's job for the crown and Daphne's issue with her cousin. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
I received this book from NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for an honest review.

A great addition to the series. I loved the characters and their interactions. I loved the way characters from earlier books were brought in. I especially enjoyed the character development in this one. The journeys that they went on were engaging and made you care.

A man from the working class. A woman with wealth. It simply can’t work or can it?
This is a great read that you will not want to put down. It is engaging and compelling from its opening pages. Guy is the son of a brick mason, scholar from Eton and Cambridge, an ex-bow runner, and now an agent for the crown. He has endured many struggles and surprising twists some of which were very unpleasant but he is determined to continue supporting his sister and their sick mother. His latest case is to root out the main union leaders/organizers in the coal mining industry. Daphne was orphaned at a young age and raised by her wealthy grandmother. She feels a responsibility to help the community and that frequently leads her to the coal mines, where men, women, and children are treated poorly. Delivering food and blankets one day, Daphne meets Guy, who is in disguise as a bank examiner. A dinner invitation to Guy soon leads to more interactions and Guy begins to better see and understand the struggles of the miners. But his job is to stop the union. At the same time someone is trying to stop him from seeing Daphne, going so far as violence. Daphne is under pressure to stop seeing Guy. But it is unclear who is behind the threats. How can Guy balance his assignment, his empathy for the workers, and his attraction to Daphne when everything says there is no way things can work out? This is a great read. It is fourth in a series but can easily be read as a standalone. I highly recommend all four books. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the copy. This is my review and all thoughts are my own.

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Lots of beautiful details and in-depth characters in this book that constantly hold your attention.
It’s full of tension and chemistry that’s just so good to read.

The twists are interesting and entertaining and it’s a very enjoyable read throughout.

I loved the rest of the series too, Laura in most definitely on my go to list.

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