Miss Abbott and the Suspect Lord: Clean Regency Mystery Romance (Reluctant Reckonings #1) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781957185590)

After she proves his innocence, a marriage of convenience becomes the only way to salvage her good name. But can this unexpected union grow into genuine love?

A clean Regency mystery about a courageous young lady who risks everything to save a lord from disgrace, a reluctant groom ensnared by duty, and a deadly investigation that could cost them not only their reputations-but their lives.

She cannot remain silent ...
Miss Lily Abbott knows Lord Brendan Ridley is innocent-because she saw him enter the widow's home at the very hour of the crime. Yet when the widow refuses to help, Lily risks her own good name to defend a man who barely recalls her existence. Her courage changes both their lives forever.

He goes from accused to engaged in less than a day ...
Lord Brendan Ridley never imagined his recent elevation to baron would be accompanied by a murder accusation. When unexpected help arrives in the form of a determined young lady willing to vouch for him, honor compels him to protect her from the ensuing scandal. Marriage is the only respectable path forward-even if their natures clash at every turn.

Thrown together by circumstance, Lily and Brendan must learn to trust each other as they seek to uncover the truth behind a deadly mystery. But as their partnership deepens, so too does the possibility that what began as a necessary arrangement might become something far more meaningful.

Miss Abbott and the Suspect Lord is a heartwarming tale of integrity, unexpected devotion, and love found in the most unlikely of places. If you enjoy honorable heroes, spirited heroines, and a dash of intrigue with your romance, you will be enchanted by the first installment in C. N. Jarrett's Reluctant Reckonings series. Can be read as a standalone.

Buy Miss Abbott and the Suspect Lord for a tale of mystery and romance today!

What to expect:
✔️ Kissing
✔️ No Cursing
✔️ Closed Door After Marriage

Included Historical Romance Tropes:
✔️ Strong Family Bonds
✔️ Forced Marriage
✔️ Murder Mystery in Regency Setting
✔️ Family Secrets and Scandal
✔️ Ruined Reputation / ScandalWhat Readers Are Saying:

★★★★★ "I found this book impossible to put down!" - Sonia
★★★★★ "Amazing book full of twists and turns, well-written characters and detailed descriptions, I couldn't put it down!" - Beccie
★★★★★ "The story only gets better as you keep reading." - Carolina
★★★★★ "I loved the strong female lead, Lilly Billy. Her babbling was delightful." - Ann S.
★★★★★ "I enjoyed every page of the book!" - Prafulla Kg

Author: C. N. Jarrett
ISBN-10: 1957185597
ISBN-13: 9781957185590
Publisher: Rogue Press
Language: English
Published: 08/10/2025
Pages: 310
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.70d