The Cutthroat Countess

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Regency-era England may be a mans world, but a lady boss is about to show them how its done!

In the newest of her witty, Regency-set, feminist romances exploring the roles of women in a rigidly patriarchal society, acclaimed author Minerva Spencer makes the cut with loner Jo Blade Brown, a circus performer whos as deadly with a knife as her nickname suggests. A new generation of readers and Bridgerton fans will delight in the rapier sharp wit, sexual fireworks, and thought-provoking entertainment of The Cutthroat Countess.

Before Josephine Brown began working as a blade expert for Farnham's Fantastical Female Fayre, she'd never stayed put for long. She'd never had friends, either. Nor had she allowed herself to open her heart to a man. Yet now, as part owner of the circus, she's suddenly forming real friendships. And then there is her attraction to clever, handsome Honorable Elliot Wingatewhose life she happened to save. After forever fleeing her past, the last man she should choose is one who ferrets out secrets on behalf of King and Country . . .

Elliot was fascinated by Jo Blade Brown even before he witnessed her lethal gifts, firsthand. He's never met a woman who is such an intoxicating combination of self-sufficiency, beauty, and mystery. He's never been in love before, but there is no denying he's fallen hard. Yet each time Elliot tries to get closer to Jo, she slips farther away. If he reveals whats in his heart, will he risk driving her away for good

As their investigationand her feelings for Elliotstir up Jos deeply buried, extremely dangerous secrets, she'll have to decide whether to run once again, or trust somebody at last . . .

Reviews

Praise for Minerva Spencers The Boxing Baroness, Book 1 in The Wicked Women of Whitechapel

With the launch of her swooningly romantic, sizzling sensual new Regency-set Wild Women of Whitechapel series, Spencer delivers her own one-two knockout punch with a superbly realized cast of characters that includes an intriguingly different yet historically credible heroine and an exhilarating plot that not only delves into the fascinating world of female pugilismMarianne is based on a historical figure, Mary Anne Pearcebut also deftly illuminates the dangerous state of affairs in France after Napoleon escaped from Elba. Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

Spencer launches her Wicked Women of Whitechapel Regency series with an outstanding romance based in part on a real historical figureSpencer ramps up the mystery and the romance in equal measure as the threat of Dominic and the knowledge that society would be unaccepting of their relationship hover over the captivating couple. This is sure to wow. Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

Fans of historical romances with strong female characters in non-traditional roles and the men who arent afraid to love them wont be disappointed by this series starter. Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

Sparkling . . . impossible not to love. Popsugar

Ive never read a historical romance featuring a professional woman boxer, but this one is set to change that! BookRiot on The Boxing Baroness

Author Bio

Minerva Spencer is the multiple award-winning author of Regency set historical romance novels, including the highly acclaimedRebels of the Ton, Wicked Women of Whitechapel, and Outcasts series. Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, she lived inCanada, the US, Europe, Africa, and Mexico before moving to New Mexico, where she resides now with her husband and dozensof rescue animals. She was previously a college history professor, a criminal prosecutor, a bartender, and owner of a bed andbreakfast. Visit Minerva online at MinervaSpencer.com.