The Scents of Scandal Come from Harley Street

Dear Readers,

I received the report below and know that you will find it quite titillating:

Dear Mr. Clemens,

It seems the good people of London have been provided with yet another mystery worthy of our scrutiny—and dare I say—amusement. Keep your fans poised, for the whispers along Abbotsbury Road are louder than the church bells on St. George’s Day.

Who could have imagined that the illustrious Lady B W, so demure beneath her cream bonnets, could hide such a thrillingly scandalous secret? With her formal introduction to none other than Prince M von H-S looming on the gilded horizon (an alliance for the ages, surely), Lady B has been seen slipping away from C House. And not to visit her dressmaker for a royal-worthy frock. No, dear readers, her carriage has instead made repeated, highly conspicuous stops at none other than 87 Harley Street.

What business does a young lady of society have at the establishment of a certain… handsome apothecary? This particular gentleman, known for his remedies and alluring smile, is hardly the sort of man that mamas would approve of their daughters consorting with—not publicly, at least! Sources close to the matter insist that Lady B has commissioned something rather unusual—a truth serum. Dare I suggest… intentional deception on her part? Oh, the irony of procuring such a concoction while engaged in royal courtship preparations. Could there possibly be a secret so salacious that she risks exposure to secure this potion of honesty?

One cannot help but wonder if the Prince himself would find her dealings with an apothecary—one with such brooding good looks, no less—acceptable. After all, such visits are hardly becoming of a lady aspiring to the ranks of royalty. What would he think of Lady B’s ventures down Harley Street, where whispers of clandestine elixirs and private rendezvous cast shadows on her sterling reputation?

The feathers will positively fly at the next soirée, for speculation is already swirling like cream in one’s tea. Has Lady B hired this apothecary to discern truths from a suspected liar—or could she herself plan to take a draught before meeting the Prince to shield herself from… shall we say, inconvenient honesty?

Ah, my dear readers, one thing is certain. This tale has given much to ponder… and even more to embellish. Rest assured, I shall keep both eyes trained on Harley Street and one ear pressed to the drawing room doors. Lady B W may have thought her secret safe, but as always, the truth has a way of bubbling to the surface—especially when paired with a touch of scandal.

Yours most faithfully,
An anonymous friend from across the street.

The Scent of Intuition

Blurb: In this novel, discover forbidden love, instant attraction, love at first sight, gentry versus nobility, clandestine identities, love triangles, secrets, and of course, Sara Adrien’s nostalgic descriptions and steamy romances.

Alfie Collins, the talented apothecary at 87 Harley Street, cherishes his friends like family. Yet, the haunting memories of a girl he once met in India when he was just an apprentice linger in his mind. Enter Lady Beatrice “Bea” Wetherby, a beautiful woman in desperate need of a love potion to seduce a handsome foreign prince. But Alfie finds himself in a tough spot—will he help her to accomplish her goal to catch a prince or will he succumb to his own bitter medicine?

Lady Beatrice “Bea” Wetherby has to marry before her parents return from a diplomatic mission abroad. The last thing she needs is to help her cousin’s wedding planning with nobody to give her heart to—thank goodness Prince Stan has arrived. He’d be perfect, even though she doesn’t love him. But then a single and not not-so-harmless kiss from Alfie makes her swoon, and she’s sent in a new direction on an exciting adventure of love that she’d never anticipated.

Can Alfie overcome his past and societal boundaries to be with the woman who has captured his heart? Will Bea find the true love she seeks in the arms of an apothecary? Follow their journey as they navigate the complicated world of love, societal expectations, and personal desires in this captivating Regency romance novel that brings back the enchanting charm of steamy romance and medical drama readers have come to love from Sara Adrien’s bestselling series.

Let yourself be swept away by the magic of Harley Street and discover if true love can conquer all in “The Scent of Intuition”!

Note: This series is part of Dragonblade’s Flame line, so this is a scorching-hot read with open-door steam.
Miracles on Harley Street series
Book 1: A Sight to Behold
Book 2: The Scent of Intuition
Book 3: A Touch of Charm
Book 4: The Sound of Seduction
Book 5: A Taste of Gold

About the Author

Bestselling author Sara Adrien writes hot, heart-melting regency romance with a Jewish twist. As a law professor-turned-author, she writes about clandestine identities, whims of fate, and sizzling seduction. If you like unique and intelligent characters, deliciously sexy scenes, and the nostalgia of afternoon tea, then you’ll adore Sara Adrien’s tender tear-jerkers. She is the author of the series Infiltrating the Ton, Diamond Dynasty, Check Mates, and Miracles on Harley Street. Get 50% off her #1 bestselling 9-book bundle https://www.saraadrien.com/products/diamond-of-the-ton-collection