A Vengeful King Rises

· House of Croft Book 1 · Sophie Barnes
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The only thing more lethal than his need for revenge is the woman who's tasked with bringing him down.

A series of murders. A dangerous criminal empire. And a woman intent on Adrian Croft's destruction.

Adrian Croft never wanted the criminal empire he was destined to inherit. He dreamed of leaving London behind, settling down, and raising a family far from a life of crime. But when tragedy destroys everything he hoped for, revenge becomes the only thing that matters.

Samantha Carmichael has been trained for covert operations as part of a secret government program. Her mission is to gather the evidence needed to bring London's most powerful man to justice.

Adrian is her target. But falling for him was never part of the plan.

As danger closes in and their paths become increasingly entwined, Samantha must choose between duty and the man she was supposed to destroy.

Murder. Espionage. Revenge. Forbidden love. A Regency romance like no other.

The only thing more lethal than his need for revenge is the woman who's tasked with bringing him down. A series of murders. A dangerous criminal empire. And a woman intent on Adrian Croft's destruction. Adrian Croft never wanted the criminal empire he was destined to inherit. He dreamed of leavin...

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57 reviews
Sahar Husseini
August 27, 2024
I could not put this book down. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and would recommend it to those who like historical mysteries with romance and suspense. My only complaint was that the story ended on a cliffhanger. There are three books in this series, and we must wait for all our questions to be answered until the final book. I find it difficult to give books with cliffhangers five stars, but I could not give this excellent book any less than that. I wish I could give it more.
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Kevin Cannon
August 24, 2024
I picked this one out on a whim during an otherwise unexceptional week and I was immediately grabbed by the characters and the ever changing situations in which they reside. Exactly who are the villains and who the heroes, I'll leave you to decide, but beware as not everything is black and white in this absorbing thriller. I'm more than ready for Book 2
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Debbie ballard
July 31, 2024
Loved reading the captivating and engaging story. When Adrian's sister is murdered, he wants to find the person responsible; meanwhile, Samantha's assignment is gain Adrian's trust. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read riveting story by the phenomenal author, Sophie Barnes.
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About the author

USA TODAY bestselling author Sophie Barnes writes historical romance novels in which the characters break away from social expectations in their quest for happiness and love. Having written for Avon, an imprint of Harper Collins, her books have been published internationally in eight languages. With a fondness for travel, Sophie has lived in six countries, on three continents, and speaks English, Danish, French, Spanish, and Romanian with varying degrees of fluency. Ever the romantic, she married the same man three times—in three different countries and in three different dresses.

When she’s not busy dreaming up her next swoon worthy romance novel, Sophie enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga, baking, gardening, watching romantic comedies and, of course, reading.

USA TODAY bestselling author Sophie Barnes writes historical romance novels in which the characters break away from social expectations in their quest for happiness and love. Having written for Avon, an imprint of Harper Collins, her books have been published internationally in eight languages. W...

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