While You Were Spying (Spies, #0)

While You Were Spying (Spies, #0) | Shana Galen

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This is the first book in the historical romance Regency Spies series. Francesca Dashing, following a spurned engagement (instigated by her), is perfectly happy to safely live her life as a spinster administering to animals in her “hospital” at her childhood country home. Ethan Caxton, the Marquess of Winterbourne, following the brutal betrayal of his fiancé, is perfectly happy to remain a bachelor while he serves his country as a spy. When they⬇️

robinb meet by chance for the second time (Ethan doesn‘t remember the first!), he is on a mission to uncover the identity of the treasonous lord spearheading an arms smuggling ring while she is rescuing an abused colt. Francesca is reminded of their initial meeting and the dance that sealed her crush…the dance he doesn‘t remember. When Francesca is the victim of a thwarted sexual assault, Ethan swears his protection as he fears that he has ⬇️ 1y

robinb unwittingly led the villain to her door. As they begin to break down the other‘s defenses, can they each overcome their past trust issues to find a future together? I enjoyed this story, but I actually had a few qualms with the hero, Ethan. While yes, he was swoony and had his tender moments, he could also be a bit of a dolt with his trust issues. I felt that his initial instinct to paint all women with the same brush as his former fiancé ⬇️ (edited) 1y

robinb was just a bit overdone. I loved Francesca and felt that she was a good, strong-willed match for him, and there were some tender (and steamy!) scenes that were well written/well executed.

All-in-all, a good beginning to the series. 4/5⭐️ 1y

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