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A Deceptive Game Ensues by Sophie Barnes #bookreview #historical #mystery #romance #giveaway #rabtbooktours @BarnesSophie @RABTBookTours

 



House of Croft, Book 4


Historical Mystery / Thriller / Romance

Date Published: 06-17-2025



An unexpected menace threatens their newfound freedom…

Acquitted of the crime he was accused of, Adrian Croft begins an investigation that could link a duke to his sister's death. But with a fresh series of murders leading straight to Saint George's Hospital, Adrian is torn between his quest for revenge and the need to catch an active killer. For though he may have sworn to yield his power in order to gain a pardon, all bets are off when villains threaten his city.

Having proven her unfailing loyalty to her husband, Samantha Croft settles into married life - an idyl that quickly crumbles when she and Adrian get caught up in a new series of murders. As they follow a trail that leads them through subterranean tunnels and to a secret organization, they face another threat too: a ghost from Adrian's past who's about to bring war to their doorstep.




Review

I loved the historical elements, her attention to detail takes you back to that time, you can picture it.
There was a lot of backstory needed but it didn't bog down the novel as a whole.

The writing is concise and to the point. The author doesn't skirt around things and really shines the light on her characters and setting, while keeping the pace steady and keeping the reader on their toes.

Mystery, action, and drama are at the forefront. There is a sense of urgency while reading and I love that the cover perfectly captures that feeling.



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.


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