The Counterfeit Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath

It leaned way more into the murder mystery plot than I anticipated from the blurb. This book went in a very different direction than I was expecting. However, when he’s accused of murdering the husband of a paramour, he’s forced to rely on Daisy’s help to clear his name.įirst off, let’s start with the plot, as I think that’s what hampered my ability to love this book. After witnessing his mother’s abusive relationship, Bishop now helps desperate wives escape unhappy marriages. With a reputation as a scoundrel, he has a secret – all his affairs are chaste. With Bishop, there is more to him than meets the eye. Little does Daisy expect to be lured into Bishop’s arms herself. When she’s hired to obtain proof of a wife’s infidelity, she secures a position as a maid in the house of David Blackwood, known widely as Bishop. I wanted more swoon-worthy feelings that I know Heath can deliver.īorn in an aristocratic family but yearning for freedom, Marguerite “Daisy” Townsend is trying to make her way as a private investigator. This book leaned way more into detective fiction than I expected, which meant the romance took a back seat.

Unfortunately, I didn’t love this one, and it fell short of my expectations.

So it should come as no surprise that The Counterfeit Scoundrel was my most anticipated read of 2023. If you know me, then you know that The Duchess Huntis my all-time favorite historical romance novel, and Lorraine Heathis one of my favorite authors. Links: Amazon – Barnes & Noble – Goodreads – StoryGraphĬW: Domestic abuse death of a parent references to child abuse & infidielity drug use & addiction (off-page) Series or Standalone: The Chessmen: Masters of Seduction #1

The Counterfeit Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath