Review - The Virgin Who Humbled Lord Haslemere by Anna Bradley

The Virgin Who Humbled Lord Haslemere is the third in Anna Bradley's Swooning Virgins Society series, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Georgiana Harley is a member of Lady Clifford's school, which does some clandestine investigating (it seems, it wasn't exactly spelled out). When a duchess asks her to find a missing person and not tell anyone, it seems like an easy enough task. Until, that is, the duchess' brother butts in. Benedict, Lord Haslemere, is London's most beloved scoundrel, and Georgiana can't stand him. Benedict, likewise, could do without Miss Harley and her sharp tongue. When the missing person case starts to unravel, however, they have to work together to solve a mystery six years in the making.

This book is very action-packed, and so so much fun. A little bit enemies-to-lovers, and a pretty slow burn. Bradley does a great job with making the plot and character development progress pretty evenly, with both being dependent on the other.

I can't wait to read more from Bradley, both of the books I've read of hers are really good, with amazing characters and mysteries that you want to unravel as much as you want the leads to get together.

Note: I received an ARC of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Review - The Virgin Who Vindicated Lord Darlington by Anna Bradley

 The Virgin Who Vindicated Lord Darlington by Anna Bradley is a great read if you're looking for romance with a side of mystery/suspense! Cecelia is a member of the Clifford School, where she's learned to investigate and solve mysteries. When a friend of the school becomes engaged to "The Murderous Marquess", Cecelia is sent to find out if the rumors of his involvement in his late wife's death are true. She goes undercover as a maid to get to the bottom of the mystery. Gideon, Lord Darlington, wants a new mother for his young niece, and he doesn't trust the new housemaid. For one thing, she's far too pretty to be a maid...

This is the first book by Anna Bradley that I've read, and I wasn't sure what I was getting in to. The title threw me off a little, to be honest. However, the farther I got into the book, the more I enjoyed it. Cecelia was a wonderful character with a quick wit and was unafraid to speak her mind, even knowing it could jeopardize her whole mission. Gideon was a big softie (of course!) and it was nice to see him grow as well. 

The biggest plot of this book was the mystery - a "white lady", rumored to be the late marchioness' ghost, has been seen haunting the grounds of Darlington castle. Bradley does an excellent job of feeding clues throughout the book, and the climax feels natural and satisfying. I will definitely be reading the next book in this series!

I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.