An Heiresss Guide to Deception and D..., Manda Collins
An Heiresss Guide to Deception and D..., Manda Collins
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An Heiress's Guide to Deception and Desire

Author: Manda Collins

Narrator: Mary Jane Wells

Unabridged: 7 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Forever

Published: 11/16/2021


Synopsis

Former lovers become reluctant allies in this delightfully witty historical rom-com from the bestselling author of A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem—for fans of Evie Dunmore, Enola Holmes, and Netflix's Bridgerton!

England, 1867: As half of the writing duo behind England’s most infamous crime column, Miss Caroline Hardcastle has quite the scandalous reputation. It may have cost her a fiancé, but she would much rather bring attention to crimes against those ignored by society than worry about what the ton thinks of her.

After Caro’s dear friend is kidnapped, however, she has no choice but to work with Lord Valentine Thorn, the same man who broke her heart. Worse, when her actions put her father’s business at risk, a marriage of convenience may be her only solution . . . but can she trust Val to stand by her? Or will their past repeat itself?

Val—the new Viscount Wrackham—is in an untenable position: His father is demanding he find a respectable bride to secure the succession. Yet the only woman he’s ever loved, Miss Caroline Hardcastle, is notorious for behaving improperly. And she’s never forgiven him for his youthful transgressions, missteps made in the name of familial duty, but ones he still regrets to this day.

As they grow closer to unmasking the culprit, Val sees an opportunity to show Caro he’s a changed man. But can he convince her to give their love a second chance—before death does them part?
 

About Manda Collins

Manda Collins spent her teen years wishing she'd been born a couple of centuries earlier, preferably in the English countryside. Time travel being what it is, she resigned herself to life with electricity and indoor plumbing, and read lots of books. An affinity for books led to a graduate degree in English, followed by another in librarianship. By day, she works as an academic librarian at a small liberal arts college, where she teaches college students how to navigate the tangled world of academic research. A native of coastal Alabama, Manda lives in the house her mother grew up in with two cats, sometimes a dog, sometimes her sister, and more books than strictly necessary.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Madison on March 19, 2023

An Heiress’s Guide to Deception and Desire by Manda Collins Ladies Most Scandalous #2. Historical cozy mystery with romance. Can be read as a stand-alone but better if you’ve read the first. Second chance troupe. Miss Caroline Hardcastle is half of the writing duo of England’s infamous crime column.......more

Goodreads review by Nainika on April 19, 2022

This was not as fun as the first one. While the tension was still there, I didn't feel like it was as authentic as the first one. However, Ludwig was the star of the show.......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on October 18, 2022

Awe this was cute and low angst! Mary Jane Wells knocks the rocks off the narration. I definitely thought there was a closed door scene bc the scene ended and she was laying in bed all cozy but they were just exhausted getting out of their clothes lmao. I’m definitely excited for book 3. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75/5......more

Goodreads review by Niki (mustreadalltheromance) on February 04, 2022

As the daughter of a businessman, heiress to his company, and a writer herself, Miss Caroline Hardcastle has found herself with a rather unsavory reputation amongst high society. Their snobbery caused her to break things off with the only man she’s ever loved, but she’s happy enough using her column......more

Goodreads review by Karsyn on July 27, 2023

no so yea I'm obsessed with this and the first book. kidnapping mystery and marriage of convenience?! sign me all the way tf up QUICKLY.......more


Quotes

"After delighting readers with A Lady’s Guide to Mischief and Mayhem (2020), Collins is back in fine fettle with another fetching mix of sprightly wit, nimble plotting, and engaging characters that is certain to endear her to fans of historical romances and cozier historical mysteries."—Booklist

"A delectable mystery that reads like Victorian Moonlighting (with a good heaping of Nancy Drew's gumption). Collins writes with a brisk whimsy, her diverting characters popping off the page . . . adroitly threading the needle of her darkly amusing sense of humor, genuine suspense, and a deep sense of connection. . . .  A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem is wickedly smart, so engrossing it'd be a crime not to read it immediately."—Entertainment Weekly on A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem

"Utterly charming."—PopSugar on A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem

"A fun and flirty historical rom-com with a mystery afoot!"—SYFY WIRE on A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem

"Smartly plotted, superbly executed, and splendidly witty."—Booklist on A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem

"Thoroughly enjoyable."—Library Journal on A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem

"Both romance and mystery fans will find this a treat."—Publishers Weekly on A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem

"Manda Collins smoothly blends romance and an English country-house whodunit . . . The twists and turns of the plot will keep readers guessing, but Kate's independent attitude and the interesting friends she gathers around her bring the story to vivid life."—Bookpage on A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem

"When I pick up a Manda Collins book, I know I'm in for a treat. With compelling characters and a rich Victorian setting, A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem weaves mystery and romance into one enthralling tale."—Tessa Dare, New York Times bestselling author

"[Manda] Collins is a delight! I read A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem waaay past my bedtime, absorbed by its spot-on period detail, the well-crafted characters, and of course the intriguing mystery. Brava!"—Elizabeth Hoyt, New York Times bestselling author