In order to get a coveted promotion, Lord Gray - officially
Lord Graham Chadwick - has rented a house in Suffolk with
his superior, Lord Fennimore. Their mission is to bring in
The Boss, a murderous smuggler. Gray must also ingratiate
himself to his neighbor, Viscount Gislingham, who is the
King's Elite's current suspect. Little did Gray know that
Trefor, his dog, would help his case in accidentally
introducing him to the viscount's delectable niece! But
seduction is not on the agenda, Fennimore has made that
abundantly clear. Lady Clara Cranford, said niece,
definitely likes what she sees in Gray, but she always
wonders if every man is attracted to her or to her fortune;
is Gray any different?
And is Gray ever different! His scandalous past might make
him THE DISGRACEFUL LORD GRAY, but what a marvelous hero he
turned out to be! Ms. Heath writes superb male leads, but
Gray is truly unique: a real charmer, confident, yet filled
with doubts. Having his heart broken when just a young man
has left him very wary, which is something he and Thea have
in common. She knows how it is to be valued only for one's
money, never sure if the other person cares. It is so lovely
to watch Gray fall hopelessly in love while trying
desperately not to. Not hurrying the relationship has
Virginia Heath display her impressive writing skills with
meaningful and flirty dialogue, leaving room for the
characters to mature and love to blossom.This is precisely
how I like to see a romance unfold: organically, where
verbal exchanges, a look, a glance, a touch are much more
significant than clinical descriptions of physical arousal.
Thea's and Gray's chemistry feels natural, their bond
unbreakable, their fondness for each other a joy to read.
This is what makes a romance novel worth reading and what
makes one believe in true love.
Those among us who follow Virginia Heath on social media
have been dying for the author's dog -Trevor - to star in
his own adventure, and here he is, albeit a little
transformed for historical accuracy's sake into Trefor -
Lord Gray's faithful companion - and Thea's most ardent
admirer. I wish Trevor could read, because he would be so
pleased with his human! He is a very important secondary
character, but far from the only one: Lord Fennimore, Gray's
boss, who is not quite acting like himself; Caro - Thea's
aunt; her husband Edward and his manservant Bertie; and
Thea's friend, the eccentric Harriet, who is such a
fantastic character that she nearly stole the show! The
spying remains partially relegated to the background until
the surprising and exciting ending. THE DISGRACEFUL LORD
GRAY is definitely one of Virginia Heath's most romantic
stories!
Part of The King’s Elite: Miss Theodora Cranford’s learned
to keep her impetuous nature locked away. She won’t be
deceived by another man who can’t see past her fortune. She
wants an honorable, sensible sort—not a self-assured
scoundrel like her new neighbor, Lord Gray. Although she’s
sure there’s more to him than meets the eye… But after that
first captivating kiss, she’s certainly left wanting more!
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