Overall: Come to while away a few pleasant hours, not to be blown away

Plot: Spinster surgeon finds love, become embroiled in government conspiracy

Another winner in Kleypas' Ravenels series, with elegant prose, a fascinating heroine, and a Victorian London constructed with compelling historical detail.Heat Factor: Moderate level of historical romance-style heatĬharacter Chemistry: Sort of an odd couple, but they’re very committed to each other This is a fabulous love story with a perfectly matched pair at its heart.' - BookPage 'Unforgettable, beautifully etched characters a flawless sense of pacing and a perfectly executed plot imbued with an abundance of desire and danger are the outstanding literary hallmarks of the latest splendid addition to Kleypas' Ravenels series.' - Booklist, A love story to savor. There is nothing quite like a Kleypas romance.' - RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars) 'Witty, often hilarious, and delightfully passionate, this compelling, thrill-laced Victorian romance is another superb series entry.' - Library Journal (starred review) 'Kleypas' elegant, assured prose and attentive characterization adorn every page of Hello Stranger. Another winner in Kleypas' Ravenels series, with elegant prose, a fascinating heroine, and a Victorian London constructed with compelling historical detail.' - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) 'Kleypas will continue to win readers' hearts in book four of the Ravenels Kleypas makes you feel every intense moment each heated kiss and all the thrilling action as you race to the perfect ending. As they face the menace of a treacherous government plot, Ethan is willing to take any risk for the love of the most extraordinary woman he's ever known. When the mission goes wrong, it will take all of Garrett's skill and courage to save him. Despite their vow to resist each other after that sublime night, she is soon drawn into his most dangerous assignment yet. A man who breaks every rule As a Ravenel by-blow spurned by his father, Ethan has little interest in polite society, yet he is captivated by the bold and beautiful Garrett. For one exhilarating night, they give in to their potent attraction before becoming strangers again. Ethan Ransom, a former detective for Scotland Yard, is as gallant as he is secretive, a rumored assassin whose true loyalties are a mystery. Garrett Gibson, the only female physician in England, is as daring and independent as any man-why not take her pleasures like one? Yet she has never been tempted to embark on an affair, until now.

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas delivers a scintillating tale of an unconventional beauty who finds passion with the spy who can't resist her A woman who defies her time Dr.

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