Capitan William Endicott has just returned to England after the war, and wants nothing more than to relax and enjoy life. Instead, the Duke of York, Will's father, wants him to investigate an assassination plot. When told about the possible involvement of his childhood sweetheart Evelyn Whitney, Will is skeptical. He doesn't believe Evelyn could be involved, but once they meet Will realizes almost everything about Evelyn has changed, but one thing that hasn't are his feelings for her.

HOW TO PLAN A WEDDING FOR A ROYAL SPY is the third book in Vanessa Kelly's Renegade Royals series, and fans won't be disappointed. Secrets, intrigue, a dashing hero, a vulnerable heroine, and a demanding duke make for a fast paced plot and bold characters. Will is a war hero, and his cool confidence makes him a convincing spy. Evie is sweet but head -strong and she and Will pair off together nicely.

Kelly does a superb job creating outstanding secondary characters. Lady Reese's shrewdness and hidden intelligence makes her a perfect mother figure. The Duke of York's demanding attitude makes him a brilliant opposite to Will. Eden and Michael help show off the best in Evie. My favorite character, Alec's wry humor will have readers laughing throughout HOW TO PLAN A WEDDING FOR A ROYAL SPY.

The details, at times, are a bit overdone, but overall the setting is described just enough to give the reader a sense of being a part of the characters' lives. Characters from the first two books have minimal part in HOW TO PLAN A WEDDING FOR A ROYAL SPY, and readers are sure to like having them included. The obstacles Will and Evie face are easily foreseen, but their resolution will have readers satisfied with Kelly's conclusion. HOW TO PLAN A WEDDING FOR A ROYAL SPY is another fantastic romance readers won't want to miss out on.

Book Summary

Whether as spies or lovers, the Renegade Royals—illegitimate sons of England’s Royal Princes—are bold, skillful, and a force to be reckoned with…

A war hero returned from Waterloo should be able to indulge in a bit of bad behavior. Instead, Captain William Endicott is summoned by his father, the Duke of York, to investigate an assassination plot. The unlikely suspect: William’s former sweetheart. Will can’t believe that innocent Evie Whitney could be mixed up in anything so nefarious. Then again, almost everything about Evie has changed—except for his body’s instinctive response to hers…

Just as Evie’s life is finally coming together, Will saunters back into it. Should she slap him—or seduce him? Even as she tries to decide, scandal pushes her toward marriage with a man she can neither trust nor resist—and into the heart of a deadly conspiracy…

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