{"product_id":"9781250294739","title":"Suitors and Sabotage","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eSuitors and Sabotage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Cindy Anstey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo young people must hide their true feelings for each other while figuring out who means them harm in this cheeky YA Regency romance \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003efrom the author of \u003ci\u003eLove, Lies and Spies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDuels \u0026amp; Deception\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShy aspiring artist Imogene Chively has just had a successful Season in London, complete with a suitor of her father's approval. Imogene is ambivalent about the young gentleman until he comes to visit her at the Chively estate with his younger brother in tow. When her interest is piqued, however, it is for the wrong brother. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharming Ben Steeple has a secret: despite being an architectural apprentice, he has no drawing aptitude. When Imogene offers to teach him, Ben is soon smitten by the young lady he considers his brother's intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut hiding their true feelings becomes the least of their problems when, after a series of \"accidents,\" it becomes apparent that someone means Ben harm. And as their affection for each other grows—despite their efforts to remain just friends—so does the danger. . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSuitors and Sabotage\u003c\/i\u003e, author Cindy Anstey delivers another witty young adult historical fiction novel that is the perfect mix of sweetly romantic and action-packed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Anstey’s tale embraces a self-reliant main character, a loyal friend, innocent romance, witty conversation, and English country settings, each more splendid than the last. This is a delightful salute to Jane Austen and will be a treat for her fans.\" —\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mystery and romance are delightfully intertwined . . . Taking inspiration from Jane Austen novels, Anstey’s latest is a lighthearted and romantic read.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSuitors and Sabotage\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Anstey’s tale embraces a self-reliant main character, a loyal friend, innocent romance, witty conversation, and English country settings, each more splendid than the last. This is \u003cb\u003ea delightful salute to Jane Austen\u003c\/b\u003e and will be a treat for her fans.\" —\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mystery and romance are delightfully intertwined . . . Taking inspiration from Jane Austen novels, Anstey’s latest is \u003cb\u003ea lighthearted and romantic read\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDuels \u0026amp; Deception:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eJane Austen fans in need of a good new book, look no further.\u003c\/b\u003e Cindy Anstey’s new YA novel, \u003ci\u003eDuels \u0026amp; Deception\u003c\/i\u003e, is your next regency romance treat.\" —\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A great introduction to historical romance novels for younger YA readers. . . . Anstey’s novel is \u003cb\u003ea wonderful coming-of-age journey\u003c\/b\u003e filled with entertaining characters and wild adventures.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eLove, Lies and Spies\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It’s Jane Austen meets Jane Foster in Anstey’s debut novel, which serves up\u003cb\u003e a delightful combination of Regency romance, scientific curiosity, and spy intrigue\u003c\/b\u003e for a tale that \u003cb\u003ewill have readers rooting\u003c\/b\u003e for love and science.\" —\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A great recommendation for teens who are not quite ready to tackle the complex language of Austen’s classics. . . . A cute premise and cover make this a solid purchase for budding historical romance readers.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eLove, Lies and Spies\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ean adorable little romp in Regency-era London, perfectly-paced and delightfully entertaining\u003c\/b\u003e. It had me grinning from ear to ear, cover to cover. And the best part of all is that it seems to be a stand-alone with none of those ridiculous miscommunications. It really was just a pleasure to read!\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Starry-Eyed Revue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fantastic romance that I fell completely in love with. The \u003cb\u003eamazing characters and intriguing mystery \u003c\/b\u003ewill make this a big hit with all YA regency fans!\" —\u003ci\u003eDark Faerie Tales\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I never want it to end.\u003cb\u003e I cannot tell you how much I love this book.\u003c\/b\u003e Juliana, Spencer, Bobbington, ALL of them are just so utterly wonderful. This is BETTER than Georgette Heyer. YEP, I SAID IT. It even reminds me of my absolute favorite—the regency romances by Jude Morgan. . . . Just wonderful!\" —Kelly Zekas, co-author of \u003ci\u003eThese Vicious Masks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250294739\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40698599571662,"sku":"9781250294739","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_22f7673a-7942-42f1-9c98-fc14495a56eb.jpg?v=1640493136","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250294739","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}