Miss Abbott and the Suspect Lord: Clean Regency Mystery Romance (Reluctant Reckonings #1)
Jarrett, C. N.
Synopsis "Miss Abbott and the Suspect Lord: Clean Regency Mystery Romance (Reluctant Reckonings #1)"
After she proves his innocence, a marriage of convenience becomes the only way to salvage her good name. But can this unexpected union grow into genuine love?A clean Regency mystery about a courageous young lady who risks everything to save a lord from disgrace, a reluctant groom ensnared by duty, and a deadly investigation that could cost them not only their reputations-but their lives. She cannot remain silent ...Miss Lily Abbott knows Lord Brendan Ridley is innocent-because she saw him enter the widow's home at the very hour of the crime. Yet when the widow refuses to help, Lily risks her own good name to defend a man who barely recalls her existence. Her courage changes both their lives forever.He goes from accused to engaged in less than a day ... Lord Brendan Ridley never imagined his recent elevation to baron would be accompanied by a murder accusation. When unexpected help arrives in the form of a determined young lady willing to vouch for him, honor compels him to protect her from the ensuing scandal. Marriage is the only respectable path forward-even if their natures clash at every turn.Thrown together by circumstance, Lily and Brendan must learn to trust each other as they seek to uncover the truth behind a deadly mystery. But as their partnership deepens, so too does the possibility that what began as a necessary arrangement might become something far more meaningful.Miss Abbott and the Suspect Lord is a heartwarming tale of integrity, unexpected devotion, and love found in the most unlikely of places. If you enjoy honorable heroes, spirited heroines, and a dash of intrigue with your romance, you will be enchanted by the first installment in C. N. Jarrett's Reluctant Reckonings series. Can be read as a standalone.Buy Miss Abbott and the Suspect Lord for a tale of mystery and romance today!What to expect: ✔️ Kissing✔️ No Cursing✔️ Closed Door After Marriage Included Historical Romance Tropes: ✔️ Strong Family Bonds✔️ Forced Marriage✔️ Murder Mystery in Regency Setting✔️ Family Secrets and Scandal✔️ Ruined Reputation / ScandalWhat Readers Are Saying: ★★★★★ "I found this book impossible to put down!" - Sonia★★★★★ "Amazing book full of twists and turns, well-written characters and detailed descriptions, I couldn't put it down!" - Beccie★★★★★ "The story only gets better as you keep reading." - Carolina★★★★★ "I loved the strong female lead, Lilly Billy. Her babbling was delightful." - Ann S.★★★★★ "I enjoyed every page of the book!" - Prafulla Kg
