Michael went to his rescuer, whose face had turned deathly white in pain. “Sep, I’m going to help you up.” Septimus Ackett, son of Viscount Ammler, managed a weak nod and a shallow inhale of air. Michael slung his arm over his shoulder and gingerly raised him up, guiding them to a pew so they could both collapse in pain. Every single part of his body, including his pinkie toe, throbbed with agony. “You couldn’t have arrived a few minutes sooner?” “Ungrateful wretch,” Sep wheezed. —from Lady Wynwood’s Spies, Volume 1: Archer Read the first few chapters free online.

Phoebe smiled smugly at Mr. Coulton-Jones, as if to say, I have done my part. What will you do now, I wonder? A twinkle appeared in Mr. Coulton-Jones’s eyes as he took up her unspoken challenge. —from Lady Wynwood’s Spies, Volume 1: Archer View the short reel on Patreon. Read about Phoebe’s first meeting with Michael free online.

She Met Him Again by Shooting Him Worst. Meet-cute. Ever. When Miss Phoebe Sauber misfires an arrow at an archery tournament, it pierces a sheet of paper held by a former spy—revealing a symbol tied to murder, betrayal, and a secret society plotting against England. That moment begins Lady Wynwood’s Spies, a Christian Regency romantic suspense series set in 1811 London where aristocrats hide secrets and faith is tested against powerful adversaries. Because this first volume launches a 12-book saga of espionage and redemption, I created a Special Edition hardcover worthy of the story’s beginning. A Collector Edition Designed Around the Story If you’ve seen the regular paperback of Volume 1: Archer , you’ve already met Phoebe, who is steady, unflinching, and capable of beating up two-bit thugs before breakfast. If you’re curious about how I created Phoebe—and the inspiration behind her strength—you can read the story behind her character here . For the Special Edition hardcove...

She had always thought moths were very stupid, to be tantalized by the flames that killed them. But Mr. Coulton-Jones was a flame that burned brighter than anything in her normal, calculated, predictable life—or even in her newly upended, frustrating, pitiful life—and she couldn’t stop herself from wanting to be near him, yearning for a few words with him. —from Lady Wynwood’s Spies, Volume 1: Archer Read about Phoebe’s first meeting with Michael free online.

He wanted to tell her so many things—how the touch of her hand at their first dance had caused a jolt through his arm, how her wildflower scent made him feel as though he were lying in a field with sunlight warming him down to his bones. —from Lady Wynwood’s Spies, Volume 1: Archer View the short video of their dance on Patreon. Read about Phoebe’s first meeting with Michael in the series in the first three chapters of Lady Wynwood’s Spies, Volume 1: Archer .

“I was hoping, Miss Sauber, that you would be willing to engage in a friendly competition today? I feel I did not shoot my best at our last tournament.” She was exceedingly prepared to wipe that condescending smile off of his face. “I assure you, Mr. Vernon, the outcome will remain the same.” —from Lady Wynwood’s Spies, Volume 1: Archer Read the full chapter of the archery tournament free online.

If you love beautifully designed books—especially collector hardcovers with elegant artwork and a dash of Regency intrigue—welcome! I’m Camille Elliot, and I write Christian Regency romantic suspense: think Pride and Prejudice meets Mission: Impossible , with spies, slow-burn romance, and a thread of faith. My ongoing series, Lady Wynwood’s Spies, follows a group of aristocratic spies uncovering a dangerous conspiracy in Regency-era England. You don’t have to know the books yet to enjoy this post—today I’m taking you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Special Edition hardcovers and paperbacks I’m creating for the series. We’ll look at: why these collector editions exist in the first place, how Kickstarter makes them possible, and what makes each Special Edition feel extra special on your shelf. Whether you’re completely new or you’ve been reading the series for years, I hope you’ll enjoy this peek into the visual world behind the books. Why Hardcovers? Why Kickstarter?...