Miss Charlotte Allston's curious nature has always led her to trouble. This time, she's tangled in a web of traitors and spies and quite literally swept off her feet by a handsome stranger. But all is not what it seems with the Earl of Beckport.
The earl is living incognito, hunting a band of smugglers at the center of a plot for the French to invade England. The enigmatic Miss Allston becomes a person of interest...and not just in the smuggling case. Passion flares swift and hot between the two. But when her attempts to help with his secret mission only endanger it, he must question where her loyalty truly lies.
When Charlotte is captured by the very traitor he's after, the earl must decide between redemption...and love.
Each book in the Wonton in Wessex series is STANDALONE:
* A Perilous Passion
* A Potion for Passion
“This book was very entertaining – it is full of witty dialogue between the two main characters. There is also plenty of action and romance, ensuring that the book never faulted in its pace. This book will not disappoint!” –S.H., Goodreads
“This was such a great read lots of intrigue spying and passionate moments. Enjoyable witty banter and sizzling chemistry between Charlotte and Rafe the story flowed exceptionally well with lots of twists and turns it’s sure to keep you entertained till the last page.” –Maria D., NetGalley
“Rafe is everything you want in a hero, brave, caring, kind & of course gorgeous. Charlotte is likeable but she is also headstrong & often this lands her in trouble. I thoroughly enjoyed the book & look forward to more from the author!” –Janet B., Goodreads
“Handsome Undercover spy, hidden smugglers, engaging heroine and quirky characters. What more could you ask for? Strong attraction, an old suitor and a cast of characters make this book a fun read that you will not be able to put down. Well done Elizabeth Keysian!” –Lori D., Goodreads
It's 1804 and Charlotte lives with her mother and aunt. She hasn't got a flawless reputation, but she tries to keep this hidden. Unfortunately her curious nature gets her in trouble. When she meets Rafe she unintentionally becomes involved in a case against smugglers. Rafe is working under a false n ...more
This is the adventurous romance of Charlotte and Beckport. Beckport is an Earl living incognito, trying to capture smugglers and traitors. When Charlotte ends up in the middle of his adventures, his challenges escalate. Fun and interesting characters and a sweet romance. ...more
3.5*
Charlotte lives with her mother and aunt in a somewhat remote part of England. Charlotte's dad was a smuggler and was going to confess and receive a pardon. He was murdered before he could receive the pardon. Rafe, the Earl of Beckport, had an Incident happen while in the military on an importan ...more
Handsome Undercover spy, hidden smugglers, engaging heroine and quirky characters. What more could you ask for? From the first chapter, the story engages the reader trying to determine what is happening.. A classic case of things are not always as they appear! Charlotte Allston, our heroine, is a li ...more
A Perilous Passion by Elizabeth Keysian is the story of Charlotte Allston and Rafe Pemeroy, the Earl of Beckport.
Rafe is pretending to be Rafe Seabourne a country squire and is staying at Dovehouse Farm looking to make a go of it. But he really is a Spy looking for a Smuggling ring and a traitor. R ...more
What a fun and thrilling romance which is full of intrigue and twists and turns, this is the first book I have read by Elizabeth Keysian but it is a book that I initially thought sounded interesting and I was right, and from this I would definitely read more of this authors work.
The only thing I wil ...more
Naughtiness 3 *
Absolutely brilliant book, again Elizabeth has most definitely not disappointed. This truly is a fantastic read with everything including a hero and heroine very easy to adore.
As always I won't give spoilers, but I can honestly say that this amazing book has everything you need. Roman ...more
History, but not heavy. This is a rare historical romance that is steeped in its time period so much you couldn’t take it out its setting, the Regency Napoleonic wars. No wallpaper here.
The romance has Keysian’s usual wit and panache, and the main leads are engaging and have the foibles to make the ...more
rafe seaborne, aka the earl of beckport, is determined to redeem himself after his allergies to a horse ruined a military operation in the midst of war. humiliated he abandoned society and has taken up residence on the coast determined to catch a group of smugglers and a traitor to the crown.
when he ...more
Exciting tale of smugglers, spies and one dashing Hero...I found Rafe Pomeroy, Earl of Beckport to be quite the hero. Very different than most novels I have read! Rafe has quite the quirk, he sneezes due to an allergy and has gotten into trouble for it during the war. Now embarrassed he quit the mil ...more
Miss Charlotte Allston & her mother moved to Dorset to live with Aunt Flora after her father’s death & are living under assumed names. Charlotte is unwittingly ensnared in a sinister web of traitors and spies when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome stranger on the beach. Fiercely dete ...more
Spies and Smugglers.
All too often smugglers tend to be given a romantic glow but they were often cutthroat criminals and I believe it was true that Napoleon sympathizers used the trade to pass secrets to and from France. It is against this background that the story is set. Rafe is an undercover spy ...more
Miss Charlotte Allston and Rafe Pomeroy, Earl of Beckport have both ensconced themselves in Dorset for two different reasons. Charlotte and her mother are in hiding, from the murderers of her smuggler father. Rafe, on the other hand is working in the service of the crown, as a spy, to ferret out the ...more
First things first congratulations to the author on releasing what I consider their best book yet.
A very enjoyable read. Instead of having to wait several chapters for this book to capture my attention I got hooked on the first sentence. Often times if a book has me interested right from the start ...more
Downgraded NOPE! .... a little slow in middle...
Its a buy buy buy book! Wow, your either going to absolutely love this book or ....not. I am one of the ones that truly enjoyed the story the characters, the plot the elements of spying, love, and misconceptions. This is not the usual start in the boo ...more
A Perilous Passion by Elizabeth Keysian is a phenomenal historical romance. Ms. Keysian has once again delivered a book that is well-written. The characters and their interaction is fantastic. Charlotte is the daughter of a smuggler that was murdered before he could be pardoned. Rafe is the Earl of ...more
This was such an engaging read, the Earl of Beckport is on a mission to prove that his humiliating departure from the army is not what defines him he’s working incognito to capture smugglers. Charlotte Allston is the daughter of a deceased smuggler that could be a person of interest, especially when ...more
Miss Charlotte Allston is being punished by her mother for an indiscretion. She has to take someone with her every time she leaves the house. Luckily her aunt is not so strict. A very surprising meeting on the beach certainly gives her something to take her mind off her broken heart.
Rafe Pomeroy, E ...more
I've said this before and I will say it again, Elizabeth Keysian has a gift for storytelling! I absolutely love a book centered around Napoleon Bonaparte, smuggling, traitors, lords and spies and I wasn't disappointed with this one either.
I truly enjoyed Rafe and Charlottes story. It was a refresh ...more
‘A Perilous Passion’ deviates from the typical script by creating the character of Rafe, the Earl of Beckport, who isn’t flawless. After having resigned his commission due to his allergy for horses, he is working as a spy for the Crown to intercede smugglers in the Portland village of Fortuneswell. ...more
This is my first book by Elizabeth Keysian but definitely not my last. I very much enjoyed the story. It was a fun read with excellent supporting characters; i. e. the lovable aunt, the annoying mother, the whiny ex. Unfortunately, the villain was revealed way too soon. It took away from the suspens ...more
Loved this story! Our main characters are Charlotte and Rafe. The story begins with a wrong assumption and moves on to much more intriguing incidents and people! Charlotte is not what she seems, and neither is Rafe. What they are though is completely drawn to each other.
I loved the story line and th ...more
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My fist book by Ms Keysian, and I thought it was very good .
The characters had depth and I loved they’re interaction.
The story of smuggling was a favourite of mine , so I was sold on the plot from the start.
The hero and heroine were made for each other and I loved her auntie , such a cha ...more
This story has a lot going for it – spies, smuggling, highwaymen, deserters, intrigue, passion and a woman who does rescues the man. Rafe and Charlotte work together (albeit he does not want her help not due to her being a woman but because he does not want to see her hurt) to uncover the smuggling ...more
This book hooked me right away. Charlotte Allston meets the Earl of Beckport and the chemistry flames between them instantly. She is hiding in Dorset, as she is the daughter of a smuggler, he is incognito hunting a band of smugglers.
I loved watching them interact and enjoyed the secondary character ...more