The Undercover Scoundrel: The Hope Diamond Trilogy Book 3

The author ofThe Millionaire Roguereturns to her dazzling series about a bygone era filled with romance, espionage, and one dangerously seductive diamond . . .The author of The Millionaire Rogue returns to her dazzling series about a bygone era filled with romance, espionage, and one dangerously seductive diamond . . .Mr. Henry Lake spent the past twelve years uncovering the most scandalous secrets of Europe's wealthy and powerful, serving as one of His Majesty's most decorated spies. But when a mission to find the legendary French Blue diamond brings him back to London, and face-to-face with a beautiful noblewoman he once loved, it's his own hidden passions that are uncovered . . .Lady Caroline, dowager Duchess of Berry, knows better than to lose her head over a man. After an embarrassing romantic entanglement forced her into a loveless marriage and early widowhood, she learned to never trust in desire, especially when it comes to the man who once broke her heart. Only, despite her good sense, she finds Henry impossible to resist-even when he once again places her in deathly danger . . .Praise for the Hope Diamond trilogy'Adventure, suspense, and fast-paced action.' Shana Galen, author of The Spy Wore Blue'Deliciously fun!' Kate Noble, author of If I Fall

“Praise for the Hope Diamond trilogy "Overflows with adventure, suspense, and fast-paced action...A fresh new voice in historical romance."--Shana Galen, author of The Spy Wore Blue "Deliciously fun! What a lovely, witty book--I can't wait to see what Jessica Peterson does next!"--Kate Noble, author of If I Fall "Romance and intrigue make an irresistible combination in Peterson's latest, in which an intrepid woman and an enigmatic man find true love, despite the dictates of society."-- Booklist "The quest to find the elusive French Blue Diamond in Regency England is fraught with danger in the clever second installment of Peterson's Hope Diamond Trilogy...The romance is enticing, with a strong mystery propelling the story forward, and the characters are witty and real."-- Publisher's Weekly”

Praise for the Hope Diamond trilogy

“Overflows with adventure, suspense, and fast-paced action…A fresh new voice in historical romance.”—Shana Galen, author of The Spy Wore Blue

“Deliciously fun! What a lovely, witty book—I can’t wait to see what Jessica Peterson does next!”—Kate Noble, author of If I Fall

“Romance and intrigue make an irresistible combination in Peterson’s latest, in which an intrepid woman and an enigmatic man find true love, despite the dictates of society.”—Booklist

“The quest to find the elusive French Blue Diamond in Regency England is fraught with danger in the clever second installment of Peterson’s Hope Diamond Trilogy…The romance is enticing, with a strong mystery propelling the story forward, and the characters are witty and real.”—Publisher’s Weekly 
“The fabled Hope Diamond is the centerpiece of Peterson’s charming trilogy, where she mixes one very bad-boy gentleman with a headstrong heroine, a stolen gem, a duel, a band of acrobats, and an exiled French king. If that isn’t enough, she peppers the Hope Diamond series starter with steamy love scenes, wild escapades, and a laugh or two. Peterson keeps the pace flying and readers hanging on to their utter joy.”—RT Book Reviews

Jessica Peterson began reading romance to escape the decidedly unromantic awkwardness of her teenage years. Having found solace in the likes of Rhett Butler and Mr. Darcy, it wasn’t long before she began creating tall, dark, and handsome heroes of her own.

A graduate of Duke University, Jessica worked in an investment bank before leaving to pursue her writerly dreams. She lives with her husband, the tall, dark, and handsome Mr. Peterson, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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