The fates had been perversely mischievous of late—case in point, Raphael Lewis. . . .
When Fanny Greyville-Nugent′s father suffers a gruesome death in the clutches of his own machine, mourning his loss is not the beautiful heiress′s only heartbreak. Scotland Yard is convinced he was targeted in a plot to halt the rise of industry, and Fanny′s former fiancÉ, dashing and dubious detective Raphael “Rafe” Lewis, has been assigned to the case.
For the estranged ex-lovers, bringing the notorious assassins to justice proves as tumultuous as quelling pent-up desires. Fighting peril and passion at every turn of a dangerous journey from Edinburgh to London, they are pursued by an anarchist group hell-bent on destroying her father′s mysterious entry into the London Industrial Exposition.
When an astonishing discovery about the couple′s failed engagement surfaces, the sleuthing duo realize they can trust no one. Rafe confesses new details about his infidelity and Fanny risks all to avenge her father′s murder. But will Rafe and Fanny triumph over the pain of their past?
Review
"A fun, exciting romantic romp. Jillian Stone's writing shines with passion and wit." — New York Times bestselling author Julia London
"Stone′s taut mystery/romance debut sets the stage for her Gentlemen of Scotland Yard series. The sexy, smart characters will appeal to modern readers as much as the suspense. Their repartee and sensuality heat up the pages, promising a treat for readers."—Romantic Times on An Affair with Mr. Kennedy (4 Stars)
"A satisfying romance featuring a genuinely original pair of lovers and sparkling supporting characters against an unusual social and political background."—Publishers Weekly on An Affair with Mr. Kennedy
"If I get caught up in my reading and forget to pay attention to what I'm reading OR where I am and what I'm doing, that's a sign of a very, very good book, or at the least a powerfully good scene or chapter. This happened to me yesterday while I was reading An Affair with Mr. Kennedy by Jillian Stone."—Sarah Wendell, Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
“An exciting mystery mixed with steamy romance.”—Fresh Fiction on An Affair with Mr. Kennedy
“An intriguing, well-written romance, this is definitely a must read. Loads of fun and entertainment!” —Historical Novel Reviews on An Affair with Mr. Kennedy
About the Author
Jillian Stone was the 2010 RWA Golden Heart winner in Historical Romance for her debut novel, An Affair with Mr. Kennedy, the first in her Scotland Yard trilogy. She also writes a steampunk series for Kensington books. Visit her at GJillianStone.com.