My Lady, The Spy (The Brethren Book 2) by Barbara Devlin is a cloak and dagger, sexy spy book that has snared me into this series once again! Lady Rebecca Wentworth, L’araignee, The Spider, is one of England’s most elusive and sought after spies. No one knows her true identity and only after her companion, Colin, is murdered is her identity in jeopardy. Dirk Randolph, a Knight of the Brethren is now charged with watching over her to help lure out her predator. Can the spider find out who’s after her or will she fall into a trap herself?
At this point, Rebecca is positive she can’t trust anyone and will stop at nothing to avenge Colin’s death and unmask the traitor. The Knights decide that she must marry Dirk to ensure her safety and keep her identity a secret. However, Rebecca can take care of herself and is not used to being a Lady in waiting, just shopping and gossiping with the ton. But, for this mission to succeed, Rebecca and Dirk must convince everyone that they are in love and that their upcoming nuptials are real. As they plan a wedding, the Knights and the Crown work together to find out who betrayed her and killed Colin.
During Rebecca’s re-introduction into society there are many men who recognize her but they see her as a Courtesan and nothing more. Will Dirk and Rebecca be able to complete their mission without sacrificing their hearts? Can Dirk ignore his feelings and get to the bottom of the threats against her? The chemistry between them is hot! The Spider has set her trap but will soon find herself ensnared in her own web. Because no one can figure out who the traitor is, everyone is a potential villain and all are in danger.
There is nothing more sexy than a lusty Captain whose only mission is to protect a lady in distress. Lucky for Rebecca she’s not a Lady and distress doesn’t faze her. In fact, her time abroad has added a few lusty new weapons in her armory. Will Dirk be able to overlook what she had to do to protect herself and her past missions?
If you are looking for a sexy Knight with a creative and lustful imagination, this book has it. If you are in need of being swept away on a wild adventure, this book has it. If you want to be on the edge of your seat until the very last page, this book will do it.
I love how this heroine knows exactly what she wants and is not afraid to speak her mind or do what she feels she must for the “sake of the mission.” This series is a must own and for the price, it can’t be beat!
While I receive many ARC’s to review, this series I have purchased and I must say – it’s a great story for a great price! I’m suddenly feeling that I need to go on a cruise with my own Captain and explore the high seas! Once again, Barbara Devlin is amazing and I look forward to reading each book in the Brethren Series (there are five already, dear readers! Yay!!)
BIO:
Bestselling author Barbara Devlin was born a storyteller. A Texan, through and through, Barbara hasn’t been without a book in her possession since she was in kindergarten. She wrote her first short story, a really cheesy murder-mystery, in high school, but it was a Christmas gift, a lovely little diary with a bronze lock, given to her in the fifth grade that truly inspired her love of writing.
After completing part of her undergraduate studies at the University of London, where she developed a love of all things British, Barbara returned home and began a career in banking. But the late 80s weren’t too promising for the financial industry, and every bank that hired Barbara soon folded. So she searched for a stable occupation, and the local police department offered the answer to her prayers.
Initially, Barbara wasn’t too sure about her new career in law enforcement, but she soon came to love being a police officer. And then one uncharacteristically cold and icy day in December 1998, Barbara was struck by a car and pinned against a guardrail while working an accident on a major highway. Permanently disabled, she retired from the police department and devoted her time and energy to physical therapy.
Once Barbara got back on her feet, she focused on a new career in academia. She earned an MA in English and continued a course of study for a Doctorate in Literature and Rhetoric. She happily considered herself an exceedingly eccentric English professor, until success in Indie publishing lured her into writing, full-time, featuring her fictional knighthood, the Brethren of the Coast.
