Lady Olivia Cheltenham knows her family's finances are shaky, but not until her mother pushes her into the Thames to gain an eligible bachelor's attention, does she realize they're destitute. Her mother's plan works to some extent, except that Olivia saves the gentleman from drowning. In his gratitude, Olivia does get a proposal and now finds herself wed to a man resembling a Viking God. Having never expected to wed due to her unfashionable buxom and curvaceous size coupled with her lack of decorum, Olivia possesses none of a coquette's demeanor. Instead, she has a straightforward manner and her husband's secretive ways are driving her crazy. Never one to accept fate, Olivia is determined to uncover his mysterious goings-on.

Dane, Lord Greenleigh, is the spy known as the Lion. He finds Olivia to be the perfect match. His father was driven to suicide after a seductive woman lured him into betraying his country. Dane will not allow a woman to cloud his judgment. His work for the government takes precedence over everything. Dane will allow no woman to destroy him. Olivia should be thrilled he married her and with her practicality, she'll only expect a society marriage of distance and civility. Satisfied with the way his life is progressing, Dane sets out to uncover the infamous spy who's determined to bring England to her knees.

Dane's life turns upside down as Olivia invades every part of it. Trying to keep her at arm's length, Dane tries to halt his emerging feelings for her. Persistent to a fault, Olivia continues her assault even as she realizes someone is sabotaging their relationship. Olivia cannot win unless Dane decides to have faith and trust her.

SURRENDER TO A WICKED SPY continues Bradley's excellent series. She successfully combines taut suspense with a wicked sense of humor. Well-written and fast paced, this very sensual tale will keep readers up late into the night.