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books_and_chocolate's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
In 'Eine Lady unterschätzt man nicht' von Susanna Craig rücken Leben und Alltag von Spionen der englischen Krone stärker ins Rampenlicht. Auch hier haben mir die Protagonisten wieder gut gefallen, beide haben eigene Entscheidungen getroffen und waren sich ebenbürtig. Die Chemie zwischen den Protagonisten ist spürbar. Leider wirken einige Spionage-Elemente ein wenig unrealistisch. Dennoch ein lesenswerter Roman mit mitreißender Handlung.Ich kann das Buch weiterempfehlen, freue mich schon auf den dritten Teil und vergebe vier Sterne.
theeuphoriczat's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to Kensington Books for making this book available to me via #Netgalley.
I read the first book in the Love and Let Spy series last year and I really enjoyed it. This book is no different. We follow Amanda Bartlett, the Countess of Kingston. She is the perfect Countess and she is just coming out of her mourning period for the late Count with who she had two sons. She has lived a simple life so far, with no fuss. Marrying a man who was over two decades older than she was when she just debut. She is still being sheltered by her mother who does not want her to get a bad name like other widowed women of high society do. I mean, the scandal that could be attached.
In comes Major Langley Stanhope, an intelligence officer who has been dispatched to retrieve a book that contains information highly valuable. In search for the book, he meets Amanda and the attraction they both feel is instantaneous. They go on a little spy rendezvous, that result in an inappropriate kiss in a public space. She soon finds out that he is also the newly employed Tutor for her sons.
The search for the book turns dangerous when sex, love and kidnapping get added to the mix. I really enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it for people looking for a crossmatch of Bridgerton and Kingsman: The Secret Service.
I read the first book in the Love and Let Spy series last year and I really enjoyed it. This book is no different. We follow Amanda Bartlett, the Countess of Kingston. She is the perfect Countess and she is just coming out of her mourning period for the late Count with who she had two sons. She has lived a simple life so far, with no fuss. Marrying a man who was over two decades older than she was when she just debut. She is still being sheltered by her mother who does not want her to get a bad name like other widowed women of high society do. I mean, the scandal that could be attached.
In comes Major Langley Stanhope, an intelligence officer who has been dispatched to retrieve a book that contains information highly valuable. In search for the book, he meets Amanda and the attraction they both feel is instantaneous. They go on a little spy rendezvous, that result in an inappropriate kiss in a public space. She soon finds out that he is also the newly employed Tutor for her sons.
The search for the book turns dangerous when sex, love and kidnapping get added to the mix. I really enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it for people looking for a crossmatch of Bridgerton and Kingsman: The Secret Service.
laura_cs's review against another edition
5.0
A widow. A spy. A book in the wrong hands. What can we say? One thing leads to a lover...
Amanda Bartlett, the widowed Countess of Kingston, just wanted to get a book for her son's birthday. But after being bumped into on the street while leaving the bookshop, Amanda is surprised to find when she gets home that there has been a horrible mistake. Instead of the book on calculus, it's a French cookbook. Clearly, there was some misunderstanding. Or it had something to do with that stranger on the street. But now what?
Major Langley Stanhope, AKA the Magpie, can imitate just about anyone from any level of society. And it may just take all of his skills in order to infiltrate the Kingston residence and retrieve the codebook that ended up in the widow's hands. Then things get complicated. First, the book is further mislaid, then there is suspicion that the Countess and her sons will be targeted for having the book, which they no longer do. And then, of course, there is the fact that Stanhope finds himself attracted to Amanda. And that she is attracted to him... and she is bound and determined to help Stanhope in his mission.
First off, I cannot get enough of this series. It's got romance, of course, but also mystery and adventure and all the makings of a good spy story. And it's also got a spymaster who really seems to care more for match-making his spies than, you know, being a spymaster....
The second in the "Love and Let Spy" series, "One Thing Leads to a Lover" is a brilliant and fascinating and addictive historical fiction romance.
Amanda Bartlett, the widowed Countess of Kingston, just wanted to get a book for her son's birthday. But after being bumped into on the street while leaving the bookshop, Amanda is surprised to find when she gets home that there has been a horrible mistake. Instead of the book on calculus, it's a French cookbook. Clearly, there was some misunderstanding. Or it had something to do with that stranger on the street. But now what?
Major Langley Stanhope, AKA the Magpie, can imitate just about anyone from any level of society. And it may just take all of his skills in order to infiltrate the Kingston residence and retrieve the codebook that ended up in the widow's hands. Then things get complicated. First, the book is further mislaid, then there is suspicion that the Countess and her sons will be targeted for having the book, which they no longer do. And then, of course, there is the fact that Stanhope finds himself attracted to Amanda. And that she is attracted to him... and she is bound and determined to help Stanhope in his mission.
First off, I cannot get enough of this series. It's got romance, of course, but also mystery and adventure and all the makings of a good spy story. And it's also got a spymaster who really seems to care more for match-making his spies than, you know, being a spymaster....
The second in the "Love and Let Spy" series, "One Thing Leads to a Lover" is a brilliant and fascinating and addictive historical fiction romance.
jillmlong's review against another edition
2.0
Have you ever read a book where there is a lot of talk but nothing seems to be happening? That is what I felt happened in this book. I didn't feel the chemistry between Amanda and Stanhope(if that's his name). I found myself skimming through this by the end.
aldarakamey's review
4.0
Thank you NetGalley
I was expecting to like this book, I requested because it reminded me to a Taylor Swift's lyric (specifically from Me!).
I liked it is a love story with an amazing adventure, the protagonist is quite simple but not simple itself, she had live the life she had to until she was finally able to live the live she wanted for herself.
The character are so human that is impossible to don't feel attached to them at some point.
I liked it I highly recommend it.
I was expecting to like this book, I requested because it reminded me to a Taylor Swift's lyric (specifically from Me!).
I liked it is a love story with an amazing adventure, the protagonist is quite simple but not simple itself, she had live the life she had to until she was finally able to live the live she wanted for herself.
The character are so human that is impossible to don't feel attached to them at some point.
I liked it I highly recommend it.
ladynightwolf's review
5.0
Amanda Bartlett, the young widowed Countess of Kingston, has been living a dull life up until the day she brings home a package that is supposed to be a gift for her son, but turns out to be a cryptic French cookbook. This cookbook turns out to be of some interest to British intelligence.
Enter Major Langley Stanhope, aka The Magpie, a master mimic in the spy game. Stanhope is sent to retrieve the mysterious volume from Amanda, which could lead to the recovery of a fellow missing spy. However, when the volume goes missing, Stanhope and Amanda find themselves in a rather dangerous situation and Stanhope must use all his skills to keep Amanda, her family, and himself from the enemies that would do whatever they can to get it back.
As the danger grows and Amanda and Stanhope work together, they find that their hearts may be on the line as well.
I absolutely LOVED this book! The first in this series was great as well, but I honestly thought this one was even better. I am so excited for the next book in the Love & Let Spy collection!
The characters were very well thought out and the setting jumped straight from the page. I found myself very emotionally invested in the couple and the fate of Amanda’s children at the hands of their appointed male guardian, a boring man whose eyes were also set on Amanda and who was a huge part of the conflict.
Seriously, Craig, I am sincerely looking forward to the next installment!
Enter Major Langley Stanhope, aka The Magpie, a master mimic in the spy game. Stanhope is sent to retrieve the mysterious volume from Amanda, which could lead to the recovery of a fellow missing spy. However, when the volume goes missing, Stanhope and Amanda find themselves in a rather dangerous situation and Stanhope must use all his skills to keep Amanda, her family, and himself from the enemies that would do whatever they can to get it back.
As the danger grows and Amanda and Stanhope work together, they find that their hearts may be on the line as well.
I absolutely LOVED this book! The first in this series was great as well, but I honestly thought this one was even better. I am so excited for the next book in the Love & Let Spy collection!
The characters were very well thought out and the setting jumped straight from the page. I found myself very emotionally invested in the couple and the fate of Amanda’s children at the hands of their appointed male guardian, a boring man whose eyes were also set on Amanda and who was a huge part of the conflict.
Seriously, Craig, I am sincerely looking forward to the next installment!
wildfaeriecaps's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, look. So I read this in one day. It was that good. I.. love these characters? I love this author? I love this series? It's everything I want. Give me code-named spies and their dark smiles and I. Am. Here. For it. I just.. this was phenomenal.
simira's review against another edition
2.0
The romance was good but the spy storyline didn’t intrigue me very much.
ulrikedg's review against another edition
4.0
Not bad. Avoids some tropes I hate, though it didn't quite nail the story.
Audiobook narrator Esther Wane earns a full 5 stars.
Audiobook narrator Esther Wane earns a full 5 stars.
marrireadsandrambles's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0