The Gentleman Spy by Erica Vetsch and a Giveaway!!

Do you enjoy reading about a bygone era of Dukes and Earls, and women in fancy ball gowns? Erica Vetsch has a new series that takes place during the Regency Era in England called Serendipity and Secrets. This book The Gentleman Spy is the second book in her new series. You can read my review of the first book, The Lost Lieutenant by clicking here. There's something romantic and charming about the Regency Era that intrigues us during this modern age. Of course, as you'll see in this book, much of the big problems of that era are brought to light too!

From the Back Cover: 

When Marcus Haverly's father and older brother unexpectedly pass away, the new Duke of Haverly is saddled with a title he never expected to bear--and more eyes suddenly turned toward his life than a secret agent for the Crown can afford.

To thwart the plans of the rest of his scheming family, the duke impulsively marries one of the Season's young debutantes. After all, a properly raised noblewoman is meek and mild. Sequestering Lady Charlotte in the country and getting on with his work as a spy should be easy.

His new bride has other ideas. No shrinking violet, she's determined to take her place as his wife, front and center--no hiding in rustication. As a duchess, she can use her position to follow her call from God and help the lowest of society: the women forced into prostitution because they have no skills or hope. But these philanthropic, reforming endeavors are not met favorably in society, nor by her husband who wishes she'd remain in the background as he ordered.

Can the duke succeed in relegating her to the sidelines of his life? When his secrets are threatened with exposure, will his new wife be an asset or a liability?

My Thoughts:

 I enjoyed this book even more than the first one in this series. What is not to like about a spy story?! The story was engaging, delightful, and full of mystery, danger and heroics. The characters were likable, entertaining and pulled me into the story. I enjoyed the mystery of finding out who was actually behind the attempt on the Prince Regent's life in the first book of the series. And I liked how the first and second books connected the characters with friends and family. The book does approach the subject of the vast problem with prostitution during the time along with society overlooking the indiscretions of upper society. And this issue has not gone away. We are now seeing more and more being made known about human trafficking in our day and age. I appreciated the author's treatment of this subject and the approach of the main character to have a heart to reach out to those in need!

 I'm looking forward to continuing this series and reading the third book, called The Indebted Earl which is a story about the Duke's sister, Lady Sophia Haverly and is coming soon!

My Rating: ★★★★★

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***I received this complimentary copy of the book from Kregel Publications, and a part of the blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.