A Calculated Charade
(2027)(The tenth book in the Courting the Unconventional series)
A novel by Laura Beers
She was sent to uncover his secrets… not lose her heart to him.
Miss Bernadette Seymour has always relished the freedom that comes with serving as an agent of the Crown. Disguised as a governess, she is sent to investigate Lord Ashby and expects a swift, uncomplicated assignment. But the moment she arrives at the grand Mayfair townhouse, she realizes nothing about the case is as simple as it seems.
Lucien Foley, Baron Ashby, has spent years clawing his way to power as the newly appointed Lord Privy Seal. Focused, guarded, and fiercely protective of his young niece, he has little patience for governesses, especially one as sharp-tongued and unconventional as Miss Seymour. Determined to dismiss her at once, Lucien instead finds himself reluctantly hiring her back… and increasingly unable to ignore her presence.
As Bernadette and Lucien are drawn deeper into each other’s lives, suspicion slowly gives way to trust. But when tragedy strikes and dangerous secrets come to light, they are forced to rely on one another in ways neither expected. Now, they must decide if opening their hearts to love is worth risking everything they have fought so hard to protect.
As the tenth novel in the Courting the Unconventional series by author Laura Beers, A Calculated Charade concludes the series. This is a light-hearted, clean and wholesome romance set in the Regency era. All books in this series have their own Happily-Ever-After and are best enjoyed in proper order.
Other series by Laura Beers include The Beckett Files, Regency Brides: A Promise of Love, Proper Regency Matchmakers, Regency Spies & Secrets, Gentlemen of London, Lords & Ladies of Mayfair and The Lockwood Family.
Genre: Historical Romance
Miss Bernadette Seymour has always relished the freedom that comes with serving as an agent of the Crown. Disguised as a governess, she is sent to investigate Lord Ashby and expects a swift, uncomplicated assignment. But the moment she arrives at the grand Mayfair townhouse, she realizes nothing about the case is as simple as it seems.
Lucien Foley, Baron Ashby, has spent years clawing his way to power as the newly appointed Lord Privy Seal. Focused, guarded, and fiercely protective of his young niece, he has little patience for governesses, especially one as sharp-tongued and unconventional as Miss Seymour. Determined to dismiss her at once, Lucien instead finds himself reluctantly hiring her back… and increasingly unable to ignore her presence.
As Bernadette and Lucien are drawn deeper into each other’s lives, suspicion slowly gives way to trust. But when tragedy strikes and dangerous secrets come to light, they are forced to rely on one another in ways neither expected. Now, they must decide if opening their hearts to love is worth risking everything they have fought so hard to protect.
As the tenth novel in the Courting the Unconventional series by author Laura Beers, A Calculated Charade concludes the series. This is a light-hearted, clean and wholesome romance set in the Regency era. All books in this series have their own Happily-Ever-After and are best enjoyed in proper order.
Other series by Laura Beers include The Beckett Files, Regency Brides: A Promise of Love, Proper Regency Matchmakers, Regency Spies & Secrets, Gentlemen of London, Lords & Ladies of Mayfair and The Lockwood Family.
Genre: Historical Romance