Jennifer  McGowan
Beatrice Knowles is a Maid of Honor, one of Queen Elizabeth Iâ€™s secret protectors. Known for her uncanny ability to manipulate menâ€™s hearts, Beatrice has proven herself to be a valuable asset in the Queenâ€™s courtâ€”or so she thinks. It has been three weeks since the Maids thwarted a plot to overthrow the Queen, and Beatrice is preparing to wed her betrothed, Lord Cavanaugh. However, her plans come to a crashing halt as rumors of a brewing Scottish rebellion spread among the court.,Beatriceâ€™s new assignment is to infiltrate the visiting Scottish delegation using her subtle arts in persuasion. The mission seems simple enough, until the Queen pairs Beatrice with the worst of the lotâ€”Alasdair MacLeod. Beatrice cannot help but think that the Queen is purposefully setting her up for failure. But Alasdair could be the key to unlocking the truth about the rebellionâ€¦.and her own heart. Caught in a web of ever-more-twisting lies, Beatrice must rise up among the Maids of Honor and prove what sheâ€™s known all along: In a court filled with deception and danger, love may be the deadliest weapon of all.
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Maid of Deception