One Thing Leads to a Lover

About the book

Amanda Bartlett, the widowed Countess of Kingston, is a woman of impeccable reputation. She was married young and fulfilled her duty by providing an heir and a spare to the late Earl. However, her life has become rather monotonous since his passing. That is, until a thrilling opportunity presents itself in the form of a mysterious book that falls into her possession.

Meanwhile, Major Langley Stanhope, also known as the Magpie, is an intelligence officer with a talent for mimicry. He needs to retrieve the code book that Amanda now holds, as its misdelivery has put them both in danger. As they work together to uncover a traitor, they find themselves drawn to each other with an intense and reckless attraction. Langley initially believes that his dangerous lifestyle is not suitable for a delicate widow like Amanda, but he soon realizes that she is not as timid as she appears, and their mutual desire runs deep.