The Secrets of Lord Grayson Child: 10 (Cynsters Next Generation Novels)

#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns to the world of the Cynsters next generation with the tale of an unconventional nobleman and an equally unconventional noblewoman learning to love and trust again. A jilted noblewoman forced into a dual existence half in and half out of the ton is unexpectedly confronted by the nobleman who left her behind ten years ago but before either can catch their breaths they trip over a murder and into a race to capture a killer. Lord Grayson Child is horrified to discover that The London Crier a popular gossip rag is proposing to expose his extraordinary wealth to the tons matchmakers not to mention Londons shysters and Captain Sharps. He hies to London and corners The Criers proprietor-only to discover the papers owner is the last person hed expected to see. Izzy-Lady Isadora Descartes-is flabbergasted when Gray appears in her printing works office. Hes the very last person she wants to meet while in her role as owner of The Crier but there he is as large as life and she has to deal with him without giving herself away! She manages-just-and seizes on the late hour to put him off so she can work out what to do. But before leaving the printing works she and he stumble across a murder and all hell breaks loose. Izzy can only be grateful for Grays support as to free them both of suspicion they embark on a joint campaign to find the killer. Yet working side by side opens their eyes to who they each are now-both quite different to the youthful would-be lovers of ten years before. Mutual respect affection and appreciation grow and amid the chaos of hunting a ruthless killer they find themselves facing the question of whether what theyd deemed wrecked ten years before can be resurrected. Then the killers motive proves to be a treasonous plot and with others Gray and Izzy race to prevent a catastrophe a task that ultimately falls to them alone in a situation in which the only way out is through selfless togetherness-only by relying on each other will they survive.A classic historical romance laced with crime and intrigue. A Cynster Next Generation-connected novel-a full-length historical romance of 115000 wordsPraise for The Secrets of Lord Grayson ChildThis full-bodied novel should please all long-time fans of novels about romance and intrigue set in nineteenth-century England. Virge B. Proofreader Red Adept EditingTwo old lovers embark on an investigation that is brimming with danger and intrigue. Their simmering suspenseful tale is one that fans of Regency romance dare not miss. Angela M. Copy Editor Red Adept EditingAfter ten years apart former lovers Lord Grayson Child and Lady Isadora Descartes work together to solve a high-stakes mystery (and) secrets from their past. Is it wise to rekindle their romance or will the search for love be their undoing? The attention to detail in both setting and characters brings the story to life. Fans of Regency romance are sure to enjoy uncovering The Secrets of Lord Grayson Child. Brittany M. Proofreader Red Adept Editing