My Gentleman Spy: A Regency Historical Romance

Written by Sasha Cottman

Narrated by Janine Haynes

Secrets and lies are dangerous in the game of love, and the truth always comes at a price.

Former spy William Saunders’ world is turned upside down the day he rescues missionary worker Hattie Wright from the deep blue waters off the coast of Gibraltar.

On the sea voyage back to London, the couple is forced to share a cramped cabin. Desire, and passion, soon ignite between them.

While Hattie views the steamy affair as little more than a brief respite before she goes back to her mission among the poor and vulnerable in the slums of London, William sees things very differently. His cold, empty heart is once more filled with the warmth of love.

After rejecting his offer of marriage, Hattie disappears into the dark underworld of the London rookeries. What quickly follows is a cat and mouse game between the two former lovers, with neither prepared to yield an inch.

Hattie unwittingly makes a powerful enemy in one of the vile criminal gangs. And when she goes missing, William is finally forced to confront the truth of his own past. But will it be enough to save the woman he loves?

My Gentleman Spy a full standalone book in the Duke of Strathmore series.

​​​​​​​This title is available in eBook, print, and audio.

Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with strong heroines and courageous heroes.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Cottman Data Services Pty Ltd
• Release date: Jun 19, 2019
• ISBN: 9781987178470

Sasha Cottman

Born in England, but raised in Australia, Sasha has a love for both countries. Having her heart in two places has created a love for travel, which at last count was to over 55 countries. A travel guide is always on her pile of new books to read. Her first published novel, Letter from a Rake was a finalist for the 2014 Romantic Book of the Year. Sasha lives with her husband, daughter and a cat who demands a starring role in the next book. She has found new hiding spots for her secret chocolate stash. On the weekends Sasha loves taking long walks while trying to nut out the latest plot point in her writing.  

Reviews for My Gentleman Spy

[stacy · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I didn’t finish this book, it started off ok enough but I kept feeling like the main female character was a selfish user. She said she hates games and yet pretends to be her maid, gets upset after hearing the leading male character was married however she was engaged and is not a virgin. Says that the leading male character is a good man who she owes so much to an later on falsely makes claims that he physically abuses her. After that I had to stop reading. I’m not fond of reading books where the leading lady is someone I would actively avoid in real life. If you don’t mind a leading lady who is a manipulative, lying shrew then have fun with this one.

[Cynthia Gillikin · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Love this author but not this book. I usually love imperfect characters. The female lead was unbearable with absolutely no growth. Halfway through, I switched to 2.0 speed just to get through it with the hope of seeing some redeeming quality in her. It didn't happen and I ended up feeling super sorry for a fictional dude.

[Marcilla Elliott · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

It was okay. I kept anticipating and hoping it would get good. I very much liked the first two books in the series. The plot had a lot of promise. It kept my attention thinking the book would reach its potential. The female lead in the this book just made bad decision after bad decision. I don't even understand why she agreed to marry the male lead (what finally changed her mind). She lied for good reason, she lied for no reason, she just lied. I did not enjoy this book. I like the author but not this book.