Heiress

A historical romance in which a secret heiress takes the helm of a Victorian shipping empire. Fake engagement, partners-to-lovers tension and a murder mystery drive this romantic suspense.She wants a business partner. He wants forever.When Victorian shipping tycoon Jem Brigg is killed in a robbery, his family and the business world are shocked to discover the actual owner of the company is a woman, and a young one at that. Eleanora Pembroke s first action as owner is to hire the handsome and capable Eliot Sparks as the face of the company.Her status as the premier heiress of London, motivates a host of suitors interested only in her shipping company. But Eleanora has already had her heart broken once by a sweet-talking fortune hunter.To end the constant barrage of suitors, Eleanora proposes a fake engagement with her debonair new manager, Eliot Sparks. But Eliot has other ideas. Eleanora is the woman of his dreams, and he won t be giving her up easily.When the two of them uncover embezzlement and murder in the company, they work together to find the culprit. Their investigation takes them through danger and detection---but not all their discoveries have to do with murder--- some of them reveal the mysteries of the heart.The Heiress is book three in the Regency Romantic Suspense, a historical romance for fans of Mimi Matthews and Julie Klassen.Praise for Cynthia Keyes? ? ? ? ? I read the whole book in one day.? ? ? ? ? Definitely recommend for anyone who loves Historical Romance.? ? ? ? ? Anyone who loves a good love affair, mystery and an ending that leaves you wanting more. Would enjoy this book.? ? ? ? ? Perfect mix of romance and historical information.? ? ? ? ? I enjoy regency romance and this book didn't disappoint.? ? ? ? ? I like the combination of mystery, intrigue and romance.