Too Wicked to Marry (Avon Romantic Treasure) [Mass Market Paperback]

Martin cannot find Abigail until a letter from her great aunt arrives. He visits her relative who sends him to meet Ian and Hannah MacLeod on the Isle of Skye where Martin demands to see Abigail who informs him that she is actually Harriet MacLeod, an English spy assigned to protect his daughter and him. An angry Martin, already filled with mistrust after the infidelity of his deceased wife, calls Harriet a liar before leaving. However, she finds that she needs his services to gain entry to a house where her brother might be held prisoner. He accepts the job only if she agrees to be his mistress during the scenario, making a permanent relationship even less likely between them.

Susan Sizemore is known for her strong historical novels, but her current tale, TOO WICKED TO MARRY, may be the awesome author's best work to date. This exciting Victorian romantic intrigue stars a gender-bending heroine assigned to protect the lead male protagonist and a strong support cast. With a refreshing action-jammed story line for the ensemble to star in, Ms. Sizemore provides one of the best historical tales of the year.

Harriet Klausner

Martin Kestrel, a British diplomat is in love with Abigail, his daughter's governess, but he's also in love with Harriet the Spy, and Cora the Mistress. Yes, Martin Kestrel is in love with all three women, yet he's in love with one woman. Yet Martin was not aware that Abigail was placed in his household to have 'someone to watch over him'. Confusing!! Very, but funny and sensual.

Abigail, aka, Harriet the Spy, is deposited in Martin's to protect his negotiations for the British Foreign Service. As a diplomate, Martin is privy to making political contracts and deals that ultimately could dispose the British government. Martin;s choice in wive's and mistresses doesn't help either. Most were proven to be less than trustworthy and patriotic. Yes, Abigail performs her duty to his daughter and to Martin unknowingly. But when Martin proposes to Abigail, he doesn't realize he's in love with a fictional character. Therefore, the real Harriet the Spy takes flight and returns home to contemplate her assignment or her affection for Martin.

Martin manages to track Harriet down and late realize that the entire possible deranged family is involved in espionage. Yes, Harriet's family decides to use Martin's availability to locate a secret courier and rescue their wayward offspring that has been captured and tortured by the enemy. But whom had captured their beloved Michael and who and where was the courier.

Thus the games begin.

This book is a one night sitting read. Susane Sizemore writes with humor, sensuality, and an intrique that keep you page turning.

Martin may not be the 'James Bond' of the 1860s, but his common sense and ability to reason and negotiate aids Harried MacLeod and her family of spies.

Hope you love it as much as I did!