Crown Jewels Regency Mysteries

In Regency London's glittering ballrooms, a well-made match can mean the difference between power and ruin. London, 1813. With his reputation and inheritance on the line, Lord Percy is determined to win the heart of the coveted diamond of the season. When that beautiful woman vanishes, his failure seems all but certain. Unless, that is, he can find her. Lady Grace is devastated when her best friend disappears. Society may be willing to believe the worst, but Grace knows her friend would never run off without leaving her a clue. Someone kidnapped her-but who? With the clock ticking, Lord Percy and Lady Grace find their best hope lies in working together. But strong wills, brash decisions, and pesky sparks aren't the only things standing in their way. Can they trust each other in a society where people will do anything to rise to the top? This new Regency mystery series is perfect for fans of Cara Devlin, Andrea Penrose, Ashley Gardner, and Deanna Raybourn.

Deadly intrigue meets royal expectations when murder comes for the crown. London, 1813. In the gilded corridors of St. James's Palace, Lord Percy and Lady Grace face a mystery that could shake the throne itself. A murder and audacious theft of the Prince Regent's new ruby dagger thrusts them back into a web of deception and treachery. Tarnished by his past behavior, Lord Percy is focused on regaining favor with the ton. When the queen demands he deliver the murderer and the stolen gift, he cannot refuse. Lady Grace sees her chance to prove her value to the crown. She'll do anything to avoid endless weeks of ballrooms and beaus, even if that means being in close quarters with the man pledged to her best friend. As Lord Percy and Lady Grace wade deeper into London's underbelly, love and loyalty will face the ultimate trial. Especially since this culprit is willing to spill blood. In a society where everyone has an agenda, and half the ton is suspect, they will need to watch each other's backs. If they cannot unveil the criminal mastermind, this time it will cost them more than their reputations.

A stolen code, a locked-down Pavilion, and a love on the line-Regency Brighton's season of secrets is just beginning. Brighton, 1813. The upper class departs London's bustling streets for the serene seaside elegance of the Royal Pavilion. A summer of relaxation and romance beckons, especially for Lord Roland Percy and Lady Grace Tilbury. Yet, tranquillity is shattered when a key military advisor is found murdered and his secret military codes stolen, plunging the Prince Regent into a frenzy. Under royal edict, the Pavilion is locked down, leaving Roland and Grace with a daunting ultimatum: recover the missing codes or forfeit the royal favor on their budding courtship. The investigation seems straightforward, with just a few likely suspects. But the mystery deepens when their top suspect meets a grim fate, forcing them to question everything they thought they knew. As they navigate a labyrinth of deceit, the traitor they seek slips further from their grasp. With time running out, Roland and Grace are thrust into a desperate hunt to catch the traitor before he disappears with the tides. Their future together and the very security of the British Empire are at stake. Can they expose the villain, or will their inaugural season in Brighton also be their last?