My thanks go to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in return for my opinion. The historical details are good, but there is a modern feel to the story re dialogue and action. Characters from those books make an appearance in this novella. (I haven't read the others, but have them on my 'to read' list).

This is part of a series, but it stands alone re the HEA and the main story, although there could be spoilers from the previous books.in some of the conversations between King and his friends. There's drama, suspense and an interesting back story. They join together to revenge the murder of King's childhood friend. Our hero, King, is an underground figure, very powerful with lots of contacts and money.

Adeline was born in France and is a thief, a spy, expert at wielding knives, swords, fighting, etc. It's beautifully written, with a slow burn romance that is well balanced - even though the story unfolds over a couple of days. King's offer is a bargain she can't refuse.A really good historical romance novella set in London in 1820. Exiled after the French Revolution, she's determined to reclaim her birthright and deliver the justice that is owed her. She is as mysterious as she is beautiful. But he’ll need the aid of an unlikely ally: Adeline Archambault. And when he learns that the man who betrayed him has returned to London, King has only one goal: vengeance. No one knows his true name or where he came from. and once they share a breathtaking kiss, Matthew realizes he may not ever be ready to let Hippolyta go. But Matthew Mortimer doesn’t turn Hippolyta away, he doesn't believe her story. So when she throws herself at the mercy of a passing coach, her only hope is that the handsome traveler inside will escort her to safety. and Lydia must decide what's more important: propriety or passion?Īfter escaping a kidnapper only interested in her dowry, Hippolyta Royle is running for her life. Yet as she prepares for a marriage that will suit her family, but not her heart, rake and adventurer Simon Metcalf returns to reignite the flames of desire he started all those years ago. Now the image of propriety, Lydia knows her future rests on never straying outside of society's rigid rules. Lady Lydia Rothermere has spent the past decade trying to make up for a single, youthful moment of passion. From three bestselling authors come breathtaking, sensual novellas of first love and second chances for fans of Netflix's Bridgerton!

Night of the Scoundrel by Kelly Bowen