A compelling and romantic historical romance that shows the powerhouse of Sabrina Jeffries at her finest.

We finally discover who Verity’s mystery phantom is! Rafe decides to be himself in an effort to root out a traitor. Verity recognizes him immediately and sets out to prove she is right. Rafe originally uses her to get in with the family, but then finds himself truly with feelings for her.

Great chemistry and romance between the characters and a great mystery! My favorite of this series, Jeffries always knows how to weave a mystery within a series and give it a fantastic end!

Thanks to the publisher for a review copy via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Lady Verity Harper and her two sisters Diana and Eliza started Elegant Occasions after their parent’s scandalous divorce. They did not want to be dependent on their father after their marriage prospects dwindled away. Elegant Occasions allows them to help debutantes find husbands and for them to be independent.

Colonel Rafael Wolfford is an English spy and heir to his Uncle’s Viscountcy. Rafe is continuing the investigation his Uncle started which got him shot. He is looking for the person who is the traitor selling secrets to the French. He believes that person is someone connected to Elegant Occasions. Who shot Rafe’s uncle?

Rafe decides courting Lady Verity will make it easier to infiltrate her family and find the traitor. Unfortunately Verity is too inquisitive and intuitive and suspects there is something off with Rafe. When Verity firsts meets Rafe she thinks he is her “phantom.” She has caught glimpses of a phantom man disguised at several of her Elegant Occasions events. Could he be her phantom?

The chemistry between Verity and Rafe sizzled. Their passion is hot and it consumes them. Watching them fall in love was enjoyable. The author weaves the story in a way that keeps you turning the pages. This was my favorite book in the series! I look forward to reading more books by Sabrina Jeffries. She never disappoints. This is the third book in the Designing Debutantes series. I was looking forward to reading Verity’s story and it does not disappoint. This was another delightful Regency romance! Lady Verity Harper and her two sisters Diana and Eliza started Elegant Occasions after their parent’s scandalous divorce. They did not want to be dependent on their father after their marriage prospects dwindled away. Elegant Occasions allows them to help debutantes find husbands and for them to be independent.

Colonel Rafael Wolfford is an English spy and heir to his Uncle’s Viscountcy. Rafe is continuing the investigation his Uncle started which got him shot. He is looking for the person who is the traitor selling secrets to the French. He believes that person is someone connected to Elegant Occasions. Who shot Rafe’s uncle?

Rafe decides courting Lady Verity will make it easier to infiltrate her family and find the traitor. Unfortunately Verity is too inquisitive and intuitive and suspects there is something off with Rafe. When Verity firsts meets Rafe she thinks he is her “phantom.” She has caught glimpses of a phantom man disguised at several of her Elegant Occasions events. Could he be the her phantom?

The chemistry between Verity and Rafe sizzled. Their passion is hot and it consumes them. Watching them fall in love was enjoyable. The author weaves the story in a way that keeps you turning the pages. This was my favorite book in the series! I look forward to reading more books by Sabrina Jeffries. She never disappoints. This is the third book in the Designing Debutantes series. I was looking forward to reading Verity’s story and it does not disappoint. This was another delightful Regency romance! I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Reviews also left with Amazon, Bookbub, Goodreads, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble.

As the heir to a viscount, Rafe Wolfford carries the weighty responsibility of finding the perfect wife, one who remains blissfully ignorant of his clandestine activities as a spy. Among the many eligible ladies, Lady Verity does not align with his ideal vision of a spouse. Nevertheless, he finds it imperative to court her in order to determine whether she or someone else associated with Elegant Occasions is covertly leaking sensitive information to the French.

Having endured the emotional turmoil of a failed engagement, Lady Verity is understandably reluctant to enter into another romantic entanglement. Despite her initial hesitations, she soon discovers that Rafe possesses a unique blend of charm and attractiveness that captivates her. Her suspicion that he harbors hidden secrets only intensifies when he magnanimously offers his assistance in dealing with her troublesome ex-fiancé. In a bid to safeguard her business, she consents to his offer. As they navigate the complexities of their evolving relationship, the prospect of a genuine marriage begins to emerge, contingent upon their mutual desire for such a union.

This novel provided an immensely enjoyable reading experience, characterized by two protagonists locked in a compelling conflict. The narrative is rich with numerous twists and turns, which contribute to a series of engaging and thought-provoking dialogues. I particularly appreciated the depth and strength of the characters. Verity’s sharp intellect is a notable feature, and it is something that Rafe comes to deeply admire. In return, Rafe’s unwavering strength and his protective nature toward Verity endear him to her heart. This story seamlessly weaves together elements of a steamy romance with an undercurrent of mystery and intrigue, making it a captivating read from start to finish.

Thanks to NetGalley , Kensington Books and RB Media for providing me with an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

great series, read the audio book for this one and liked it a lot and would recommend it, and you can see my review of the audiobook

Solid story, hit all the right notes, took a little bit to get into. I didn't love the use your future bride for information story line, but I did love how quirky and funny Verity was. She was clever and intriguing and I loved the chemistry between her and Rafe.

A final installment in a series I liked, but didn’t love.

This book was fun! I always love some good spy shenanigans and Rafe was a really nice hero. It felt like a good conclusion to the series.
However! I had a very hard time liking Verity a lot of the time. She is constantly suspecting Rafe of doing things without any basis, like that he’s going to leave her alone even though he’s constantly shown over and over again that he won’t. She gets petulant on the turn of a dime. I wanted to like her! Really, I did! But 70% of the time I just was annoyed with her.
The plot is a little convoluted but in a good way, and honestly if you liked the series you’ll probably like this finale.

Star Rating: 3.25/5
Tropes: Spy, forced proximity, marriage to cover scandal
TW: Abuse, sexual assault, kidnapping, death

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for this arc. It was a good read. The characters were okay.

Accidentally His by Sabrina Jeffries is book three in her Designing Debutantes series. This is a charming Regency romance. The characters, dialogue, and narration are all vibrant. I rate it 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it to readers of historical fiction, especially historical romance.

My thanks to Kensington Books for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. However, the opinions expressed in this review are 100% my unbiased opinion.

Sabrina Jeffries, you've done it again! Rafe and Verity had a ton of chemistry, and it felt like it was leaping off of the page. I love historical romances, and Jeffries is one that I often pick up. That will continue after this!

Thanks to Kensington and NetGalley!

Thanks to Kensington and Netgalley for this advanced copy!

I have really been loving this series by Jeffries, focused on a trio of sisters who help put on events and find (other) people husbands. I'm glad we finally get to Verity, the busy woman who has been fluttering through the last two books. She and Rafe are great together, her figuring out all of this spying, him completely dumbfounded by how smart and great she is. The subplot about actual spying and Rafe's paternity were fine and helpful for moving the romance along a bit, but Rafe and Verity are enough and it was fun to read as they fell in love. I can't wait for Jeffries's next series!

A delightful read and a great addition to the series. The story blends romance, intrigue, and secrets and will captivate the reader. I loved the sizzling chemistry between Rafe and Verity.
Many thanks to Kensington and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Rafe Wolfford is looking for a spy passing Wellington's plans to the French. He suspects someone in Lady Verity's family. She and her sisters run Elegant Occasions. Their auction for the Foundling Hospital, is Rafe's opportunity to gain an invitation to the Elegant Occasions house party. Verity believes Rafe is the Phantom, a master of disguises to everyone but her. Rafe keeps his secrets to himself, but Verity's guesses are close to the truth. Kisses and seduction catch them in an unexpected partnership. Reads at a steady pace with a few may or may not be surprises. Descriptive sex.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley.

A delightful historical romance between Rafe and Verity. Just the right amount of heat with the thrill of a mystery and a spy thrown in for good measure. A good pace, interesting characters and a nice twist.

Here finally is Verity's story. As she and her two sisters have survived the scandal created by their selfish parents by creating Elegant Occasions, Diana and Eliza have found love matches. But Verity doesn't know that marriage is in her future. She has been burnt before and will only marry for love. Meanwhile she had been spotting a mysterious person who has appeared in disguise at many of their parties. No, she has not been imaging the Phantom. He is real and his identity is revealed. Little does she know that by the end of the book she will have fallen involve and married him. Colonel Raphael (Rafe) Wolfford is a spy for the British government in a secret division. He was orphaned as a baby and raised by his soldier uncle, but by the age of 16, became his uncle's aide-de-camp. There is a spy selling troop information to the French which his uncle was investigating, until he was shot in the head and became confused. Rafe has been tasked by the spymaster, Sir Lucius Fitzgerald to continue his uncle's work and find the spy. Clues left by his uncle point to the Harper family, so Rafe pretends that he is looking for a bride, though he has no interest in marrying yet. He quickly rules out the Harper sister's and their spouses, but is very suspicious of their father. He is drawn to Verity and she is pretty sure that he is the Phantom. Aside from the mystery of who the spy is, there is an attempted kidnapping, an actual kidnapping and a lot of confusion. I am always caught up in Ms Jeffries' stories. They are delightful to read with wonderful characters, lively banter and an enthralling plot.

I was gifted with an advance reader's copy from NetGalley.com. This is my honest, voluntary and unbiased review.

Another great historical romance novel from Sabrina Jeffries!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.

Rafe Wolfford grew up being trained to become a soldier and a spy, both things he does incredibly well with no plans to stop. But when his uncle is wounded while on the hunt for a traitor who's selling military info to the French, Rafe returns to London as the viscount’s heir in search of a wife. It's something he'd have to do eventually while also giving him an excuse to court Lady Verity in order to get closer to her family and find the traitor. He thought he could do it easily and not fall for Lady Verity, but Verity is a force unto herself and things around her never go according to plan.
It's a nice twist on a historical romance where most of the focus is on the hero while still giving the heroine a lot of agency and power. I really enjoyed that because it showcases both sides as equally important in the relationship that slowly develops between Rafe and Verity.
The mystery isn't as developed as I would have liked and there's one big plot thread that never really gets resolved or explained, but there's enough there to push the leads together and drive the urgency of the relationship so I'm forgiving that.
Overall, it's a quick, sweet read with a nice dash of danger and excitement to spice things up.

Delighted thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the wonderful romance read!

I love everything Sabrina Jeffries writes!
As a viscount’s heir, Rafe Wolfford is obligated to take a wife someday. But she must be the right sort of wife—not too independent, and not inclined to delve into his escapades as a spy. The forthright, perceptive Lady Verity is altogether the wrong choice. But Rafe’s courtship is merely a ruse to discover whether Verity or anyone else associated with Elegant Occasions is leaking crucial information to the French. That mission is all that matters—until fate, and desire, intervene.
After enduring one disastrous engagement, Verity won’t easily open her heart again, preferring to devote herself to Elegant Occasions. Rafe is charming, handsome, and kisses like the very devil, but she knows he’s harboring secrets. Still, when her ex-fiancé tries to ruin her reputation, Rafe offers his hand. For the sake of her family and business, Verity has little choice but to accept. Yet turning this arrangement into a true marriage will require daring and trust—which neither will embrace easily, making surrender all the sweeter . . .
I enjoyed a lot that this book is a perfect mixed between romance and mystery. Verity and Rafe are so good together! Verity was definitely my favorite character and in some pages it was impossible to stop reading. As always, Sabrina’s writing is flawless and page turner. The characters are well developed and the dialogs smart and witty. There are great and passionate sexy times and a few action-packs moments.
SO GOOD. I highly recommend it
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I read Accidentally His as a free Net-Galley book. I like reading Sabrina Jeffries books for the conversations her characters have. Verity is just as astute as her romantic interest Rafe. She swears she has seen him before and has kept a book about a man she kept seeing at past events that she was beginning to think was her imagination. Rafe is an English spy who is trying to find the person who shot his "Uncle" and has Lucisus Fitzgerald introduce him to the Harper Sisters and the Elegant Occasion that they run. He catches the eye of the youngest sister and he begins to become enamored with her. At times the writing seemed to drag, but it was mainly during descriptional parts. As I said I enjoyed the back and forth conversation between the two protagonists but I thought Verity was too strong willed. As is custom for romances, there is an HEA. I would recommend it for those people who like to read Regency romances.

I usually love Sabrina Jeffries but for some reason the pace killed me and I could not get into this book. DNF at 35%