Lily is a out spoken, strong willed bluestocking who is unwilling to be a simpering lady just to attract a husband. She refuses to be anything but herself! Deciding to end the torture of the season early, she and her ladies maid head to the county but are stopped by a highway man! Lily is taken to a cabin, where she is questioned, until Captain Jones arrives to rescue her. Captain Jones is suspicious of Lily and isn’t convinced she’s not conspiring with the traitor. They are both wary of each other, but know their position, alone in a cabin the woods, would most likely lead to one conclusion. Marriage.

I didn't like this book as much as the first two in the series. I loved the exciting storyline...Lily's kidnapping leading to her marriage to Nathan, the assassination attempts, his brother's murder, etc. However, I just didn't believe the relationship between Lily and Nathan. I can not, however, WAIT for Evie’s book!!!

Lily's first Season is nearly over and she couldn't be happier to be going back to the country. On her way back to the countryside she ends up being kidnapped. Captain Jones is sent to rescue Lily although she is reluctant to be recused by him.

I hadn't read anything from this author before but I was intrigued by the synopsis and the cover. I ended up really enjoying this. The writing was really fun and engaging. I felt invested in the characters and their romance. The plot was fast-moving and this had plenty of steam.

One thing I will note is that this is the third book in the series and unlike some historical romance series I do think this series needs to be read in order. There is a mystery element running through this book and I felt that I was missing some things as I hadn't read the previous books.

Overall I enjoyed this and I am happy I have found a new author to check out and I will be going back to read the previous books in this series.

4.25 stars!

This one is my favorite of the series thus far! I really liked Lily and Nathan, and this story had a lot of twists that made it move very quickly.

Lily Davies is the goddaughter of a Duke which elevates her status significantly; thus, she was sought by gentlemen all season long. While she could be considered a beauty by most, all of her suitors were less than complimentary about her intelligence as they considered her too much of a bluestocking. Heaven forbid a woman in this time have a brain and be able to carry on conversations about things other than balls, charity work, and the latest ton gossip! Needless to say, the season was a bust for Lily and she is looking forward to some time in the country. However, as she is being escorted there by her lady's maid, they are accosted by a highwayman that decides to take her captive! Soon Lily discovers that this was no robbery, but an intentional kidnapping as she is taken to a hidden cottage and interrogated.

Captain Nathan Jones is the second son of an Earl; the earl has just passed on, and his brother has inherited, so he was sent to London to handle affairs there as their father grossly mismanaged the estate's funds and things are in shambles. Captain Jones is also a trusted agent of the British Spymaster, so his duties in London are twofold: help his brother and find the traitor among them. As he is enjoying his morning ride, he is shot at. The perpetrator narrowly misses him, and he manages to make it back to the Spymaster's home safely only to learn that numerous assassination attempts are being made that morning. When concern is expressed for Lily Davies' safety knowing she was heading out of London that morning, Nathan immediately jumps into action to locate her. He has had some suspicion about Lily, especially as it relates to her correspondence with the French, given that they are high on the suspect list. Is she truly in danger or is this ploy? Will Nathan be able to find Lily in time before the villain gets his hands on her? What will happen if her reputation is ruined as a single, now unchaperoned lady? And is the danger lurking much closer than any of them imagined?

What I liked:
--- Likeable main characters
--- Revisiting the characters of the earlier books and getting to see those relationships develop further
--- Some twists and turns thrown in to keep things interesting and moving forward
--- Steamy goodness, early and often!

What I didn't like as much:
--- It was ridiculously obvious from the start who the "bad guy" was in this story (and by from the start, I mean from the start of the series); I am hoping there is more to it (like maybe a badder bad behind it all) bc it was disappointing
--- Lily went from virgin who knows little about sex to being into harder core BDSM in a week. Um... not very realistic.
--- Nathan's suspicions about Lily ***SPOILER were never really discussed - we still don't know why Lily is in touch with so many French people or if any of them are at all involved *** END SPOILER

Overall, I liked this story with the fast-moving plot and the steamy goodness, and I am very much looking forward to the last installment (despite the author giving the H for the next book a "short and stocky" description in this one).

Plot --- 4.25/5
Main Characters --- 4.25/5
Supporting Cast --- 4/5
Steam Level* --- 4/5
Violence --- nothing graphic
Language --- some
POV --- 3rd

*Note that steam level is not a rating so much as a how hot was it: 0/5 - clean; 1/5 - mild (nothing descriptive); 2/5 - 3rd base action/1 home run; 3/5 - now we're getting somewhere (a couple of full-on steamy scenes); 4/5 - yes please! (erotica territory); 5/5 - they did EVERYTHING in this one, y'all

A steamy mystery full of intrigue! Enough heat to light a fire but that’s not to say that it lacks in story. The ongoing plot of treason and murder leaves a great mystery nestled into the steamy romance of Lily and Nathan. Like a true gothic novel, the events of the first week of this relationship are so unbelievable that they work completely. These two can not be anymore caught unaware of their own feelings. Both believing the other May in fact have some part in the treason, it is truly remarkable that they are able to come to such a quick understanding of trust. This story is not for the faint of heart, but definitely enjoyable.

Lily Davies' first—and final, if she has anything to say about it—Season in London is mercifully coming to an end. Exhausted by the parade of balls, importuning gentlemen, and the endless dismissal of her suspicions about a certain captain, Lily wants nothing more than to return to her quiet life of country walks and intensive study. Unfortunately for this bluestocking, she is besieged en route to Derbyshire and kidnapped by a highwayman.



In London to assist his brother, the brand new Earl of Talbot, Captain Nathan Jones is on the hunt for the traitor to the crown. But when it becomes clear that Miss Davies' life is very much in danger, Captain Jones is dispatched to ensure the reluctant debutante travels safely. Escorting her safely home will also give him the perfect opportunity to question Miss Davies about the highly dubious gifts she's been receiving from the French.



As Captain Jones becomes the unlikely hero to a very uncooperative damsel in distress, he quickly learns that rescuing Miss Davies is only the beginning of his troubles. One unfortunate compromise leaves this pair with no choice but to head for the altar, and the unnecessary distraction just might ruin his opportunity to uncover the identity of the traitor once and for all.


I loved the depictions of the different characters. Such a wonderful book. Utterly unique, exquisitely crafted and recommend.

I recieved a free copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book wasn't what I was expecting at all.
Lily and her friends are trying to help find a traitor, even though none of the men will let them help.
When Lily is kidnapped, Nathan rescues her but that leaves her compromised and they must marry.
I feel like the spy aspect takes a back seat to the numerous BDSM sex scenes.
The plot felt weak. Perhaps it would be better having read the last 2 books in the series.
I will check out the last book.

Part of series.
This was a okay story more sex than story.
Characters were okay.
Voluntarily reviewed

I thought this book was going to be a regency spy story with a touch of romance, but it wasn’t at all what I expected, too much steamy romance and not enough of a storyline for me, It is third book in series, and I felt you needed to have read the earlier ones for the detective plot to be made clearer.

This is my first book in this series that I am reading. I felt like I needed to read the other books to better understand the secondary characters. The story is very centered on finding the traitor. There was a lot of steam between Lily and Nathan. But this is a Spy book.
I voluntarily read this book and the opinions expressed here are all mine.

This was the first book in this series that I've read by Golden Angel. I do not typically read this trope in the romance genre, but was wanting something different. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Although it is the third book in the DECEPTION AND DISCIPLINE series with a thread running through the series, I didn't feel completely lost. It was a good standalone, but I do want to go back to read the first two books as well as continue the series. The storyline was good with steamy parts and great characters. I smiled and laughed several times, but my heart squeezed at other times. Good read.

*Thank you Netgalley, The Next Step PR, and Golden Angel for the ARC of this book. This is my voluntary and honest review.

Lily Davies and Nathan Jones are both involved in the hunt for a traitor to the crown and they are suspicious of one another… When they are forced by circumstances to marry, will their mistrust ruin the possibility of a happy marriage and hamper the discover of the traitor?
I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this book! It’s entertaining, fast-paced, full of plot twists and, of course, steamy! The mystery plot is perfectly mixed with the more erotic side and there’s emotion and a little angst as well. I liked the characters, especially Lily. I liked that she’s not shy, not ashamed of what she likes and of her desires. She enjoys the “punishments” and that’s a must for me, since I must admit I’m not a fan of nonconsensual spankings and excessively “stern” heroes. This book can be read as a standalone, but admittedly reading the previous two helps quite a lot.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Lily Davies has never enjoyed the Season, with what seems like an endless parade of balls and potential suitors. Yet when she is kidnapped by a highwayman, on her way to Derbyshire, Captain Nathan Jones is sent to save her and in doing so finds himself having to save her reputation and marry her. So, when married life brings more adventure than Lily could hope for, it soon seems that their romance, may be shortened as their lives might be in danger.

The third book in the series and not having read the earlier two books, I felt that the connection to the previous book could have been made clearer. However, this book was fast paced and the romance between Lily and Nathan, passionate! An interesting storyline that was aided by the many great characters.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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This has been a fantastic series, and A Season For Smugglers is my favorite book so far. I loved both Nathan and Lily. Both are loyal, passionate, and think things through. The couple does not see their burgeoning love, but their friends and family do. The plot raced, and I couldn’t put the book down! The story kept me interested with mystery, action, and oh-so-hot passion. Fans of this series will love the steamy scenes; these were more creative than in the past two books. The connection the couple builds goes beyond the physical to eventually a firm foundation of love. I liked how the attraction was made, and it wasn’t love at first sight. I have read the Domestic Discipline, Bridal Discipline, and the Deception And Discipline series. All of these books are well-written while being super steamy. Nathan and Lily’s romance was captivating, thrilling, and pure fire!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book through Netgalley and the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A Season for Smugglers by Golden Angel is the third book of Deception and Discipline. This book follows Lily and Nathan. When debutante Lily is kidnapped by a highwayman, Captain Nathan Jones comes to her rescue. There is a traitor to the crown who may be involved in all the events happening recently, and both Lily and Nathan are determined to discover who it is. Lily is uncooperative during her rescue because she is suspicious of Nathan. Nathan is also suspicious of Lily. The two are forced to wed to avoid scandal.

This is a very different historical romance. I enjoyed the spy aspect a lot.

This is the first book I've read from this series, so I would state that it can be read standalone. Clever writing meant that I was provided all the details necessary to understand the story arc that spans all four books without it feeling like an information dump. A Season for Smugglers is an erotic/BDSM historical romance, containing scenes of an adult nature.

The author manages to convey a historical feel to the story through dialogue, social expectations and world-building. Her characters are eminently likeable, complex and realistically imperfect. and I soon found myself falling in love with both Nathan and Lily. There is a good cast of supporting characters who provided extra colour to the reading experience.

The story moves along at a good pace and it held my attention from start to finish. I very much enjoyed the book and am intrigued enough that I'm definitely planning on reading the rest of the series.

A seductive and passionate story, book 3 in the Deception and Discipline series gives you a little of everything from mystery, suspense and a sizzling romance between Lily and Nathan.