This is the next series you should add to your TBR

Hey friends! Are you looking for a book with a little bit of mystery, some danger, that Regency era drama, sweet romance, and unlikely love? If so, I have not one, but three books for you today! Presenting the Regency Spies of London series by Melanie Dickerson, a set of three books that tells the stories of three friends who get caught up in unlikely danger during the Regency era of London. I recently read this series as a buddy read with my cousin and close friend, and we both enjoyed it so much! She even made this little collage:

In this post, I will be sharing a little bit about each book in this series, along with why I think you should read them! (And a pleasant surprise to you Kindle Unlimited subscribers out there!)

***These are not full reviews, but a recommendation of the series as a whole.

A Spy's Devotion

In England’s Regency era, manners and elegance reign in public life—but behind closed doors treason and deception thrive. Nicholas Langdon is no stranger to reserved civility or bloody barbarity. After suffering a battlefield injury, the wealthy, well-connected British officer returns home to heal—and to fulfill a dying soldier’s last wish by delivering his coded diary.

At the home of the Wilherns, one of England’s most powerful families, Langdon attends a lavish ball where he meets their beautiful and intelligent ward, Julia Grey. Determined to maintain propriety, he keeps his distance—until the diary is stolen and all clues lead to Julia’s guardian. As Langdon traces an evil plot that could be the nation’s undoing, he grows ever more intrigued by the lovely young woman. And when Julia realizes that England—and the man she is falling in love with—need her help, she finds herself caught in the fray. Will the two succumb to their attraction while fighting to save their country?

This book was a wonderful read. From the first line, "Mr. Nicholas Langdon wasn’t supposed to be here," until the end when Julia... well, I guess I shouldn't say 🤭, this book captivated me! I mean, who would be able to resist just from reading that first line? Throughout the book, I found myself laughing with Julia and her friends, rolling my eyes at Phoebe's ridiculousness, and wanting to throttle Mr. and Mrs. Wilhern through the pages of the book. But Mr. Langdon... so resistant to marrying a girl with no fortune-- I knew that wouldn't last from the start!

A Viscount's Proposal

Leorah Langdon has no patience for Regency society's shallow hypocrisy and unnecessary rules, especially for women. She's determined to defy convention by marrying for grand passion instead of settling for a loveless union like her parents' or wedding a stuffy, pompous gentleman like Edward, the Viscount Withinghall. But when a chance meeting in the countryside leads to Leorah and Withinghall being discovered in his overturned carriage—alone and after dark—the ensuing gossip may force them together.

Withinghall has his reasons for clinging to propriety; his father perished in a duel with his mistress's husband, and Edward must avoid scandal himself if he wants to become prime minister. He certainly has no time for a reckless hoyden like Miss Langdon. But soon the two discover that Withinghall's coach "accident" was no such thing: the vehicle was sabotaged.

Can the culprit be brought to justice? Strong-willed Leorah and duty-driven Withinghall will have to work together if they have any hope of saving her reputation, his political career—and his life.

I seriously think the books in this series get progressively better. I loved A Spy's Devotion, but A Viscount's Proposal was so full of wit and charm, I struggled to put it down! Leorah Langdon (That name has a nice little ring, doesn't it?) is the perfect mix. She is unwilling to mindlessly obey to the senseless rules of society, but she is perfectly willing to obey the steadfast laws of God. "I shall not conform to how you or anyone else tells me I should behave. I am answerable only to God.” Leorah also has a knack for saying things without realizing a certain someone is nearby.... Honestly, I just all-around loved Leorah, and I think you will too! If you love enemies-to-lovers, you'll love this book!

A Dangerous Engagement

Just as merchant's daughter Felicity Mayson is spurned once again because of her meager dowry, she receives an unexpected invitation to Lady Blackstone's country home. Being introduced to the wealthy Oliver Ratley is an admitted delight, as is his rather heedless yet inviting proposal of marriage. Only when another of Lady Blackstone's handsome guests catches Felicity's attention does she realize that nothing is what it seems at Doverton Hall.

Government agent Philip McDowell is infiltrating a group of cutthroat revolutionaries led by none other than Lady Blackstone and Ratley. Their devious plot is to overthrow the monarchy, and their unwitting pawn is Felicity. Now Philip needs Felicity's help in discovering the rebels' secrets—by asking her to maintain cover as Ratley's innocent bride-to-be.

Philip is duty bound. Felicity is game. Together they're risking their lives—and gambling their hearts—to undo a traitorous conspiracy before their dangerous masquerade is exposed.

This was my favorite book of the series! My heart ached for Felicity from the very beginning when she was ignored because of her smaller dowry. Once I started this book, it was impossible to put down. As I said, I read this series with my cousin, and I may have accidentally read past our five chapters at a time rule without realizing it. 😬 Anywho, this book was great. It was the most "spy-like" out of the three and, seriously, the best one in my opinion. Not to mention the hilarious part that happened when Felicity... ohhh, I guess I am saying too much again!!

Some of my favorite quotes! (From all three books)

While I was careful not to include spoilers, feel free to skip this section if you wish!

Quotes that made me smile

"He was almost afraid he was in danger of losing his heart."

"What I truly want is you—vibrant, loving, beautiful, and full of charitable works, a true 'woman of noble character.'"

"How pretty she was, with her pale, red-blonde hair, her gentle green eyes, and her pink lips. Her features were as delicate and appealing as early-morning sunshine on a dewy meadow."

A quote that made my heart hurt

"To be a governess is a living death, like being in the grave and yet alive. It is always looking at love, observing it, but never able to touch it."

Quotes that made me say "Amen!"

"God will never forsake you."

"You should not give your heart to someone who hasn’t asked for it. You never know who may fall in love with you, or who you might come to love, if you are sensible and stop being so focused on one man."

Conclusion

The Regency Spies of London series was captivating! I definitely recommend this series to older teenagers and young adults. (That's not to say that older adults wouldn't enjoy it as well 😉) And, for those of you who subscribe to Kindle Unlimited, all three of these books are free!! If you are looking for something good to read, give these a try, I'm sure you'll love them!

Let me know in the comments if you decide to try this series and if so, what do you think? That's all for today, happy reading!