Shana Galen. (2014). Love and Let Spy. Sourcebooks.

Shana Galen. 2014. Love and Let Spy. Sourcebooks.

Shana Galen, Love and Let Spy. Sourcebooks, 2014.

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     Shana Galen is three-time Rita award nominee and the bestselling author of passionate Regency romps, including the RT Reviewers' Choice The Making of a Gentleman. Kirkus says of her books, "The road to happily-ever-after is intense, conflicted, suspenseful and fun," and RT Bookreviews calls her books "lighthearted yet poignant, humorous yet touching." She taught English at the middle and high school level off and on for eleven years. Most of those years were spent working in Houston's inner city. Now she writes full time. She's happily married and has a daughter who is most definitely a romance heroine in the making.

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"Galen provides plenty of explosiveness, both literal and erotic, in a Regency-era romantic thriller packed with intrigue and lust."—Publishers Weekly

Her Name is Bonde...Jane Bonde...

A beautiful and eligible member of the ton, Jane has more than few secrets, including that she's one of the Crown's most elite agents. And though she may be deadly, she knows nothing about fashion, flirtation, or love...until Dominic Griffyn shakes up her carefully stirred world.

Dominic is exactly the kind of man Jane isn't looking for. He's tall, dark, and dangerous—because falling into his arms is so much more satisfying than saving England from her enemies.

The demons from Dominic's past haunt him. When his stepfather insists that he marry, Dominic allows himself to hope that the beautiful but mysterious Miss Bonde might help him forget his troubles. As they grow closer, it's clear that there's more to Jane than danger. She might be just what his neglected heart needs.

But when the time comes, will Jane choose her mission or the man she loves?

Fans of Julia Quinn, Sabrina Jefferies, and Madeline Hunter will be delighted by this killer combination of spy-thriller and historical romance.

Lord and Lady Spy Trilogy:

Lord and Lady Spy (Book 1)

True Spies (Book 2)

Love and Let Spy (Book 3)

What people are saying about Shana Galen

"Her fast paced, action packed, thrill-seeking adventures that are filled with energy, passion, sensuality, romance and love."—My Book Addiction and More

"Galen creates a lighthearted yet poignant, humorous yet touching, love story — with original characters who delight and enough sizzle to add heat to a delicious read."—RT Book Reviews

"Tinged with danger and darkness, Galen's sexy and dramatic story has depth thanks to appealing characters with realistic problems and believable chemistry."—Publishers Weekly

"Galen is a grand mistress of the action/adventure subgenre."—RT Book Reviews

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1. • premium: False
   • source: Kirkus Reviews
   • content: "The fun, ebullient spy-driven plot is gratifyingly over-the-top in a Bond-movie way, while the romantic arc remains authentic and affecting."
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   • source: RT Book Reviews
   • content: "Well known for her delightful adventure historicals, Galen raises the bar with Love and Let Spy. This is definitely a book you'll read more than once. 4 1/2 stars, August Top Pick for Historical Romance"
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   • source: Publishers Weekly
   • content: " Galen provides plenty of explosiveness, both literal and erotic, in a Regency-era romantic thriller packed with intrigue and lust."
4. • premium: False
   • source: Fresh Fiction
   • content: "Ms. Galen is a very gifted author and gets better all the time. In this book, she might have gone where no historical romance writer has gone before, and the result is an absolutely sublime love story that shines above everything else."
5. • premium: False
   • source: GourmondeGirl
   • content: "If you like a good action adventure but want a touch of relationship building then you'll want to get your hands on a copy of his book as Galen's ability to move a story along at a rapid pace, yet somehow magically slows the story for moments for courtship, romance and relationships to grow is what will keep you coming back again and again for her next book."
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   • source: Books of Love
   • content: "An utterly wonderful historical romance..."
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   • source: Books for Her
   • content: "an effortless and enjoyable read. Every aspect was well done – characters, plot, romance and it had the right amount of steaminess for me."
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   • source: Lady Celeste Reads Romance
   • content: "Love and Let Spy is easily my favorite Shana Galen book, so far."
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   • source: Shelf Awareness
   • content: "Shana Galen (True Spies) offers more Regency-era passion and fast-pace derring-do in the third novel in her Lord and Lady Spy series. Despite the level of action and the occasional dead body, Galen keeps this spy caper light and breezy, with just enough 007-inspired jokes to make readers chuckle, not groan"
10. • premium: False
    • source: GiGi's Book Blog
    • content: "If you're a fan of historical romance with a determined heroine and her persistent hero, I think you will love this book!"
11. • premium: False
    • source: To Each Their Own Reviews
    • content: "A successful meld of spy-thriller and historical romance, Love and Let Spy is an entertaining read with some really emotional moments in it. I recommend it and will definitely read more from Shana Galen."
12. • premium: False
    • source: Imagine a World
    • content: " From the sweet and hot romance, to the dark secrets, and endless thrills, this book was fantastic."
13. • premium: False
    • source: Buried Under Romance
    • content: "I highly recommend Love and Let Spy and give it five stars. "
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    • source: Addicted to Romance
    • content: "Full of charm and wit. STIMULATING ON EVERY PAGE!!!"
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    • source: Fresh Fiction
    • content: "LOVE AND LET SPY is the perfect book for you if you are looking for a Regency story filled with passion, intrigue, and memorable characters. — A Fresh Fiction Fresh Pick"
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      June 9, 2014
      Though the setup is implausible, Galen provides plenty of explosiveness, both literal and erotic, in a Regency-era romantic thriller packed with intrigue and lust. Bonde, Jane Bonde, lead spy for Britain’s elite Barbican Group, wants to focus on stopping the French assassin Foncé, but her boss and uncle, Lord Melbourne, thinks she needs to marry to provide cover for her travels. His choice for her spouse, Dominic Griffyn, would rather tend his horses than confront the demons of his past. He has no interest in either pursuing intimacy or submitting to his mother’s schemes, until he and Jane discover how much they enjoy each other’s company. The overall feeling is adventurous fun, but Galen’s story is surprisingly modern despite the 1816 London setting: the married secret agents from Lord and Lady Spy model successful work-life balance, and Griffyn’s self-protective response to a history of abuse feels emotionally authentic. Series fans will be eager to see what comes next.

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      July 15, 2014
      Despite her success as a spy, JaneBonde is still beholden to strict social mores, so when her spymaster unclepressures her to marry enigmatic Dominic Griffyn, she's totally conflicted. Bonde, Jane Bonde, has trained froma young age to be the best spy England's supersecret Barbican group has tooffer. On an intellectual level, she understands her uncle's desire to see hermarried, since it's difficult to navigate society as a single young lady.However, to be ordered to marry a man she's never met gets Jane's back up.Then, when she meets the darkly handsome Griffyn, she finds him wildlyattractive, which is a wholly unwelcome distraction, since she's trying tovanquish the evil villain Fonce, who's sworn to destroy the Barbican group andbring England to its knees. At first, Griffyn is against marrying her, too, buteverything about him is a mystery, and if there's one thing Jane can't resist,it's a puzzle. Of course, the fact that his kisses drive her crazy doesn'thelp, and then there's the way he steps up to every challenge; better than somemen trained for years to control the chaos and danger of her field. For his part,unsavory events from Griffyn's childhood mire him in guilt and feelings ofunworthiness, and he has convinced himself he will never marry. But theexquisite and exceptional Jane may be just the woman to treat his psychologicalwounds, if they can defeat the maniacal Fonce and forge a future together.Galen pens a delightful, entertaining James Bond homage in her newest spy-basedRegency romance; from the very first 007-inspired chase scene, we're hooked bythe adventure and physical jeopardy, and we keep reading for the emotionalrisks and high-stakes love story unfolding between Jane and Griffyn. The fun, ebullient spy-driven plot is gratifyingly over-the-top in a Bond-movieway, while the romantic arc remains authentic and affecting.

      COPYRIGHT(2014) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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The demons from Dominic's past haunt him. When his stepfather insists that he marry, Dominic allows himself to hope that the beautiful but mysterious Miss Bonde might help him forget his troubles. As they grow closer, it's clear that there's more to Jane...

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