4-STAR REVIEW: LOVE, LIES, AND TREASONOUS SPIES by Anne Shaw

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The Description

A Tenet Gentlemen’s Club Regency Romance: Book 1
Publication Date: March 25, 2020

Follow the gentlemen of the Tenet Club—an elusive group of noblemen that investigates crimes committed by the nobility—on a rousing journey of romance, suspense, and a guaranteed happily ever-after.

Sir Jack Sterling is on the trail of a treasonous spy. He follows a lead to a masquerade, where a moonlight garden—plus an inebriated heiress—equals trouble to more than his investigation.

Miss Rachel Farnsworth has vowed never to wed, preferring her freedom to an oppressive marriage. While at a masquerade, she steals a kiss from a masked stranger that awakes something deep inside her — a thrilling desire for genuine passion.

Sir Jack has no room in his volatile life for romance, yet he can’t stop thinking about Rachel. The spy threatens her life, and he is forced to take her into his confidence.

Following a trail of deception and lies, the pair struggle against the desire growing between them.

The Review

Love, Lies, and Treacherous Spies is the first book in Tenet Gentleman’s Club series by Anne Shaw. As the name implies, it is a rather complicated story of spying, intrigue, and danger.

Jack Sterling had long nurtured tender feelings for Rachel Farnsworth but was resigned to a life without her because her father was his mentor in a spying operation. Jack’s focus is uncovering a turncoat spy, Hawk.

Rachel also had feelings for Jack but was determined not to marry in order to maintain control of Rosewood, her inherited estate. Many events took place, even a marriage, while Jack and Rachel dealt with their tangled feelings.

Ms. Shaw is a very competent writer. She has a strong ability to create an intricate storyline. The result was a story that was perhaps a bit too complicated and a bit too long. It took me a little while to understand all the characters and their roles. I felt that the author may have bitten off a little too much. However, the story flowed well, and the characters were sympathetic.

Love, Lies, and Treacherous Spies is a good choice for readers who enjoy a lot of intrigue with some nice sensual bits. Buy Links

About The Author

Anne Shaw is the author of both contemporary and historical romances. She lives in western Washington with her four-legged friend Larry, a quirky cat who stares at her for hours on end while she loses herself in a world where a sexy hero, and bold heroine face unsurmountable odds to reach the ultimate goal, a happily-ever-after. If you like rom-dramedies, then visit www.Anne-Shaw.com.