An Unladylike Secret

“Full of suspense and scandal, this plot-driven novel is exciting and engrossing… [A] richly detailed historical romance with a side of intrigue and adventure.” – Library Journal on Unladylike Rules of Attraction

“Rousing… Murray’s complex, well-shaded protagonists shine as they work through past trauma and champion progressive causes. Readers looking for diverse historical romance will want to check this out.” – Publishers Weekly on Unladylike Rules of Attraction

“Sizzling romance with a splash of intrigue.” – Julia Quinn on Unladylike Lessons in Love

“Murray (Arya Winters mystery series) makes her romance debut with this first series installment, a Regency romance that doubles as a moving mystery. Rich, realistic detail immerses readers in all manner of London locales, from regal to rat-infested. The narrative is both charming and charged with suspense, yielding a captivating and compelling reading experience. This book will appeal to readers seeking a multicultural historical romance heavy on adrenaline and intrigue. Recommended for fans of Sarah MacLean, Eva Leigh, and Julia Quinn.” – Library Journal on Unladylike Lessons in Love

“Lila Marleigh is a smart, unconventional and independent English-Indian beauty who controls what’s allowed into her iced champagne punch, her gaming establishment and her life… till Ivor Tristram turns up and yes, it’s a romance and mystery and Lila is charming, but it’s the painful secret at the heart of her family that leaves me wanting even more. Are the Marleighs going to be the next Bridgertons? I can only hope!” – Ovidia Yu, author of The Crown Colony Series and Aunty Lee’s Delights, on Unladylike Lessons in Love

“This romantic adventure bolts from the first page while following professional hostess Lila Marleigh as she untangles a crime and finds lust–or is it love? You’ll have to finish this in one sitting–call in sick!” – Sumi Hahn, author of The Mermaid From Jeju

“A superbly crafted historical novel, and a romance that doubles up as a mystery, with a delicious Indian twist–what’s not to love? Amita Murray’s brilliant take on a traditional Regency romance is smoking hot–and heartbreakingly realistic about the racial and class divide that dominated 18th century English society. I can’t wait to read the next book.” – Harini Nagendra, author of The Bangalore Detectives Club

“Amita Murray brings a multifaceted Regency London vividly to life in this oh-so-steamy romance featuring a captivating heroine, a sexy hero, and a high-stakes mystery. A stay-up-til-dawn page-turner!” – Felicity George, author of A Lady’s Risk

Amita Murray lives in London and can be found writing and tweeting about life and chocolate. Her novels take you on a romp through the edgier streets of Regency England. Her Arya Winters mysteries are under a TV option. Her mystery novel Thirteenth Night won the Exeter Novel Prize and her short story “A Heist in Three Acts” appeared in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine. She’s been writer-in-residence with the British Council, Spread the Word, Leverhulme, and Literature Works, and she is committed to finding that magic button that creates more diversity in publishing.