Lady Killer/Secret Admirer

by Michele Jaffe

TWO SENSATIONAL NOVELS FOR ONE GREAT PRICE!

Two murderers stalk their prey throughout England—from the glittering ballrooms of London to the loneliest country lanes—and two romances blossom in their dark shadows . . .

LADY KILLER
Three years ago Miles Loredan believed he had killed the bloodthirsty fiend known as the Vampire of London. When a beautiful sleuth named Clio Thornton stumbles upon what can only be the Vampire’s latest victim, Miles is drawn into a terrifying race against the clock. Captivated at once by intelligent, lovely Clio, his first impulse is to protect her. Because every clue points to the Vampire’s next Clio.

SECRET ADMIRER
Lady Tuesday Arlington seeks refuge from the horrible nightmares that invade her sleep by doing what she does best—she paints them. But when her husband is found dead in a setting identical to one she has painted, she becomes the prime suspect. Lawrence Pickering, special investigator to Her Majesty, the Queen, takes over the inquiry and cannot help but fall for the beautiful and talented Tuesday. But a cruelly sinister presence waits to turn their picture-perfect love into a masterpiece of murder.

Genres: Romance, Mystery, Historical Romance, Historical, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Suspense

896 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published April 1, 2002

About the author

Michele Jaffe (b. March 20 in Los Angeles, California), is an American writer. She has authored novels in several genres, including historical romance, suspense thrillers, and novels for Young Adults.

Reviews

[Bree · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like the other Arboretti books, there is a delicious mix of romance, suspense and a non-typical historical setting that just knocked my socks off. While I liked her contemporary suspense, too, I really wish she would have continued in both genres, instead of switching to YA.

And I was really irritated when the publisher chintzed and shifted from hardcovers to the dual paperback of her books.

[Carol Keogh (Goodfellow) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got the audiobook and it was brilliant. The male narrator is exceptional and the story is wholly addictive. The female protagonist Tuesday by name is witty, vulnerable and smart. An able adversary to the Queens head spy Laurence. They put their wits against a mysterious killer who is obsessed with Tuesday and it keeps you guessing right to the end. They are loveable characters whom it is easy to become invested in and this is an excellent read.

[Evita · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was just plain bad. I almost gave it 1 star but I did find myself laughing and being awed at times. But this was just poorly written in so many ways. I never thought it was possible to be one of the best female detective in 1500s. Historically, that would never be true. Especially people around those times, people would just not be okay with a woman detective, moreover, hire her.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Typical romance novel, set in historical England. It has a few interesting plot twists, some suspense, and fun character developments. Sometimes the heroines made me angry, but I feel that way in general toward most women in romance novels.

[Sarah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Okay, I admit it: I read this because I went to middle school with the author! And I think she has one of the most awesome careers (and not a common one for Harvard literature Ph.Ds!)...but I can't say that I liked this book. I tried, but I couldn't finish it.

[Delores Alger · Rating 2 out of 5]

too creepy

[S Miller]

Used - Very Good