I received this book as an ARC and I'm grateful to the publisher for the opportunity to read it. The 2nd in the Imposters series. I liked this one better than the first. There was depth in this story of James and Gemma. It was a good mystery and the historical and architectural details made it especially interesting. The characters are great. I love how they work together to solve the cases the police won't, or can't. I really look forward to the next offering when Yates has his turn.

Gemma Parks is known throughout high society as G. M. Parker, a columnist renowned for her commentary on the cream of society. Behind the scenes, she uses her talent to aid the Imposters in their investigations by gathering intel at events and providing alibis for the elite firm's members through her columns.

Graham Wharton has never had eyes for anyone but Gemma, and she left his soul in tatters when she walked away from him. When the Imposters take on a new job to recover a kidnapped boy mistaken for his aristocratic cousin, Graham is determined to use the time with Gemma not only to restore the missing boy, but also to win back the only woman he's ever loved. As they trace the clues laid out before them, Graham must devise a noble scheme to save the boy's life and heal their hearts.

Although the second book in a series, this can be read as a standalone.

Romance is woven throughout grief, challenges, and a mystery. An interesting book with characters that are well developed and a good pacing.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this ARC in return for my honest review.

This continuation of the Imposters series did not disappoint! As Gemma and Graham are forced to work on a case together, you slowly learn more about their past and why they've been at odds with each other. Their character development was perfectly balanced with the Imposters case to find the missing boys. I also really appreciated how well the author handled the themes of grief and forgiveness.

A Noble Scheme
Roseanna M. White
March 19. 2024
Bethany
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
In the opulent and perilous world of high society's most elite--and most dangerous--families, two investigators must set aside their broken hearts to uncover the truth.
I loved this book! I have read this author before and those books are just as good. I enjoyed the elegance and mystery of this book. It was very clever and enjoyable to read.
5 stars

This book is a romance with twists and turns I didn't anticipate but that give it such depth and sweetness. Part of a series, it can be read as a standalone, and it's a book I will think about for a long time. From the first book in the Imposters, I knew there was a deep pain between Gemma and Graham, but the source goes so much deeper than I had anticipated. The author deals with the grief and challenges with such a deft hand that gives such grace and emotion to it without turning the book maudlin. Instead, it's a story that left me rooting so hard for the romance. At the same time there is a multi-layered mystery that borders on suspense that was so well woven. I thoroughly enjoyed every page of this novel. It truly promises a HEA after taking the hero and heroine through a wilderness.