The relationship between Caroline and Blake progresses at a believable rate, rather than being rushed into, and – although waiting for them to get together can, at times, be frustrating – is amusingly commentated on by Blake’s closest friend, the Marquis of Riverdale (who take centre stage in Quinn’s later novel ‘How to Marry a Marquis’, which I have also reviewed on this blog), who seems just as exasperated as the reader by Blake and Caroline’s cautious courtship. Caroline Trent, for me, is Quinn’s best heroine to date – she is clumsy, witty, brave and willing to stand up for what she believes in, and this makes her character extremely enjoyable to read about. REVIEW: This book, much like all of Quinn’s work, was great fun to read. And suddenly the unthinkable becomes possible – this mismatched couple might actually be destined for love”

His heart has been hardened by years of intrigue, but this little temptress proves oddly disarming and thoroughly kissable.

Yes, he believes she’s a notorious spy named Carlotta de Leon, but she’s tired of running from unwanted marriage proposals, and hiding out in the company of a mysterious captor is awfully convenient – especially as, when she turns twenty-one in six weeks, she’ll gain her fortune.īlake Ravenscroft’s mission is to bring ‘Carlotta’ to justice, not to fall in love. BLURB: “When Caroline Trent is kidnapped by Blake Ravenscroft, she doesn’t even try to elude this dangerously handsome agent of the crown.

To catch an heiress