A Most Unlikely Lady: A breathlessly romantic historical read from Darcy McGuire for 2025
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She may be innocent...but she's also deadly!
When seemingly fragile Miss Ivy Cavendale takes the headmistress position in an orphanage, it is her chance to stay anonymous in society. But not all is what it seems with Miss Ivy. When an intruder breaks in one night, she’s quick to draw her weapon, and while fear - her constant companion - has mysteriously disappeared, one thing is very clear: she and her charges are the next target of The Devil’s Sons.
Commissioner Edward Worthington owes the head of The Queen’s Deadly Damsels a debt. So, he must keep an eye on the Duchess’s new protégé. How much trouble can the shy Miss Cavendale be? Rather a lot, actually. The diminutive wallflower has been overlooked and forgotten by society's elite, but Edward sees a woman full of fascinating contradictions he’s compelled to unravel.
Burdened by secrets and childhood trauma, Ivy is stunned as Edward ignites a breathless curiosity within her. And when he asks her to join forces to identify the dangerous intruder at The Widow’s Ball, she cannot refuse. She may not trust many, but something tells her she should trust Edward... with more than just this mission.
For fans of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels, Bridgerton and A Lady's Guide to Scandal. Praise for Darcy McGuire:'I couldn’t get enough of the deliciously steamy way this story developed' Emma Orchard
'A wonderfully entertaining Regency romp!' Eliza Austin
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' Reader Review A Lady's Lesson in Scandal is bar far the best historical romance we’ve seen this year and an absolute must-read for fans of the genre, especially those who are also partial to a crime thriller plotline that keeps you on your toes throughout. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
It’s simply an amazing read you won’t want to miss. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
This is an exciting new chapter in McGuire’s Deadly Damsels series, blending romance and mystery in equal measure. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'A fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'Masterfully blends intrigue, romance, and historical richness in a story that kept me glued to the pages late into the night.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'What a fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
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About the author
Darcy McGuire is a high school counsellor who grew up in the wilds of New Zealand but happily settled in the Pacific Northwest. In between dodging territorial geese, gathering duck eggs, taking the dog for long walks, Darcy loves writing about fierce female protagonists who may dodge daggers and bullets but never seem to escape Cupid’s Arrow.
