An Unladylike Secret

'Sizzling romance with a splash of intrigue' - Julia Quinn's novel 'Scandalous Desires' is a Regency fiction with a sexy, modern twist, perfect for fans of Netflix's 'Bridgerton' and Queen Charlotte. It follows Mira Marleigh, a writer of scandalous stories, as she becomes embroiled in a murder mystery with a rogue smuggler, Finnegan Underwood.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 10 April 2025
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

‘Sizzling romance with a splash of intrigue Julia Quinn,author of  Bridgerton **Regency Fiction with a sexy,modern twist,perfect for fans of Netflixs Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte** _________________________________ ‘Delightfully engrossing with a dash of peril Womans Weekly ‘Scintillating and scandalous Cosmopolitan Readers love the Marleigh sisters! Such a joyous book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Romantic,sexy,funny,exciting,touching and moving ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A scorching hot Regency romance ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a perfect read if you re into Bridgerton-style historical romances with a mystery twist ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I had a fun time while reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Enjoyable book … well written ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _________________________________ Hes a rogue. Shes a liar. Together,they re scandalous… Mira Marleigh hides behind a pen name to write scandalous stories about the lords and ladies of society at the court of Queen Charlotte. Her world is turned upside down when an outrageous circular she writes sends Regency buck,Finnegan Underwood,on the run for murder. As Mira heads to the Devon coast in search of the real culprit,she finds herself caught in a den of ruffians and scoundrels,not least Finnegan himself. Now turned smuggler,he is proving to be one lawbreaker who is very hard to resist. Can Mira keep her head,and her heart,in her quest for the truth…? Good Housekeeping , Best Romance Books to Read
Julia Quinn's "Bridgerton" is a Regency fiction novel with a modern twist, making it a perfect choice for fans of Netflix's "Bridgerton" and Queen Charlotte. The book is described as "delightfully engrossing with a dash of peril" by Womans Weekly and "scintillating and scandalous" by Cosmopolitan. Readers have given it a perfect rating of 5 stars, praising its romantic, sexy, funny, exciting, touching, and moving qualities. The book is also recommended for those who enjoy Bridgerton-style historical romances with a mystery twist.

In the story, Mira Marleigh writes scandalous stories about the lords and ladies of society at Queen Charlotte's court under a pen name. Her life takes a turn when she sends a circular that leads to Regency buck Finnegan Underwood being accused of murder. Mira sets out to find the real culprit and ends up in a den of ruffians and scoundrels, including Finnegan himself, who has turned to smuggling. Can Mira keep her head and her heart in her quest for the truth?

Good Housekeeping and Best Romance Books to Read have both praised the book for its engaging plot and well-written characters.

Overall, "Bridgerton" is a captivating and entertaining read that will keep you hooked until the very end.

Weight: 294g
Dimension: 197 x 128 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008598099