A desperate jailbird.
A grumpy detective.
A marriage of inconvenience.
Araminta’s sense of style is so distinct, it’s criminal. Literally. But how was the fae pinup model supposed to know stealing mourning attire from the dead was illegal? Now her proclivities for serial theft have landed her behind bars, and there’s only one way out: a contract marriage to the grumpy detective who arrested her.
Detective Oliver Whitwood has only ever cared about one thing—delivering justice. But ever since he moved to the whimsical fae isle, his work has been nothing short of banal. Then comes a case he can’t refuse. Spy for a foreign state, and not only will he protect the peace of two nations, but he’ll get the reward he’s longed for: a one-way ticket back to the country he calls home. All he has to do is gather intelligence on a cruise that caters exclusively to newlyweds.
Now, if only he had a willing bride…
Araminta must escape the charges made against her, even if it means entering a short-term marriage with a man who aggravates her more than polyester. Oliver is just as displeased with his choice of bride; Araminta gets on his every last nerve with her bubbly personality paired with her over-the-top gothic attire. Not to mention the way she makes him want to kiss her senseless after every argument. They’ll need to fake their romance to complete their mission, but at least their strategic smiles and lingering touches are only temporary.
Or are they? When new feelings collide with threats to their lives, Araminta and Oliver discover the pounding of their hearts might not only be from their dance with danger.
Bridgerton meets Legally Blonde in ELEGANCE & ESPIONAGE, a spicy standalone fantasy romcom in the FAE FLINGS AND CORSET STRINGS series. Every book in this interconnected series is a complete story and ends with a HEA. If you like fae bargains, contract marriages, and cozy fantasy worlds, you’ll love this sizzling tale.
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