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.

Every story has a beginning. This one did not go according to plan. 🫖 Worst. Meet-cute. Ever. The Lady Wynwood’s Spies series starts with Volume 1: Archer , the first installment in— “Yes, Miss Sauber?” I ask. Miss Phoebe Sauber, a character in the series, glares at me. It wouldn’t be quite so bad if she weren’t holding a bow and a wickedly sharp arrow. “Don’t ‘Miss Sauber’ me! You made me misfire an arrow!” “Um … well, it’s called a meet-cute …” “I don’t care what it’s called! I have never fired an arrow at a person in my entire life! And you made me shoot an arrow at Mr. Coulton-Jones, of all people! The one man in all of London who is even remotely tolerable as a dance partner!” “Now you’re exaggerating. Mr. Collingworth wasn’t that bad …” “All he talked about was his hunting dogs. And he has terrible taste in names for those poor creatures!” I can’t really argue with her. I tried to convince him that Lickspittle Furrybottom was not dignified enough of a name for his pr...

Pride and Prejudice meets Mission: Impossible ⬇️ Start reading the excerpt Lady Wynwood’s Spies is a multi-volume Christian Regency adventure filled with faith, suspense, and slow-burn romance, with a supernatural twist. Each volume continues the story, drawing you deeper into the same grand conspiracy in 1811 London . If you love stories where you don’t have to say goodbye to the characters after just one book, this series was written for you. Below are the two prologues and Chapters One and Two from Lady Wynwood’s Spies, Volume 1: Archer . Part one in a Christian Regency suspense series with slow-burn romance and a supernatural twist She met him again by shooting him. Unmarried after four Seasons of towering over her dance partners, Miss Phoebe Sauber learns she will be cast out of her home when her father remarries. Feeling betrayed by her father and God, she misfires an arrow at an archery tournament. But the arrow pierces a paper held by Mr. Michael Coulton-J...