The Valet Who Loved Me

Valerie Bowman

Aug 2020 · The Footmen's Club Book 3 · June Third Enterprises, LLC

About this ebook

He's on a top-secret assignment.

All of London knows Beau Bellham as the Marquess of Bellingham, but only a trusted few know he also works for the Home Office. His specialty? Scouting out traitors to the Crown. So, when one of his friends pretends to be a footman at a house party in order to find a wife, Beau decides posing as a valet at the same gathering will be the perfect cover for him to spy on the men he suspects of treason. What Beau doesn’t count on, however, is butting heads with a far-too-certain-of-herself maid who gives him hell at every turn.

She’s about to blow his cover.

Miss Marianne Notley is a lady’s maid with more secrets than hairpins. When she meets her employer’s new valet, she distrusts him immediately. Never mind his dashing good looks and irrepressible charm, he’s a bit too sure of himself and asks a few too many questions for her liking. She’s on a mission to reveal the mysterious valet’s true identity, and she’s not above wielding her own considerable charms to do it. But before long, all the pretending Marianne and Beau are doing feels alarmingly real—and a lot like falling in love. When they finally discover the truth about each other, will it spark a face-off for the ages or a love that lasts for all time?

Ratings and reviews

5 Stars!! Loved it! This book is as great as the previous two!! It can be read as a standalone, but I definitely recommend reading the other 2 before reading this book! This book had tons of mystery, suspense, secrets, & most importantly - Romance!! I loved Bell & Marianne’s story. So many surprises, secrets & a H.E.A. ending. There is even a surprise secondary charter in this book from another series I thoroughly enjoyed by this author, ‘The Survivors’ series! I HIGHLY recommend both of the series‘! I don’t give 5 stars often but this book was a winner for me! *I received this book at no charge from the publisher and I voluntarily left a review.*

The Valet Who Loved Me is a magnificent historical romance by Valerie Bowman. Ms. Bowman has produced a well-written book, added a stellar cast of characters that will keep readers glued to this book. Beau is the Marquess of Bellingham but only a few know he works for the Home Office. He enters a bet to see which of he and his two friends can stay undercover as servants during a house party. Marianne is a lady's maid with a secret of her own. Marianne and Beau's story is packed with drama, humor, sexy bits, action and suspense. I loved every page of this book and look forward to my next book by Valerie Bowman. The Valet Who Loved Me is book 3 of The Footmen's Club Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from Bookfunnel. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

About the author

Valerie Bowman’s debut novel was published in 2012. Since then, her books have received starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, and Kirkus. She’s been an RT Reviewers’ Choice nominee for Best First Historical Romance and Best Historical Romance Love and Laughter. Two of her books have been nominated for the Kirkus Prize for fiction.

Valerie grew up in Illinois with six sisters (she’s number seven) and a huge supply of historical romance novels. After a cold and snowy stint earning a degree in English Language and Literature with a minor in history at Smith College, she moved to Florida the first chance she got. Valerie now lives in Jacksonville with her family including her mini-schnauzers, Huckleberry and Violet. When she’s not writing, she keeps busy reading, traveling, or vacillating between watching crazy reality TV and PBS.