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A Deadly Game of DeceptionNotorious and beautiful, Vidia Swanson works as an "angel," trying to coax incriminating secrets from powerful men who may or may not be traitors of the Crown. Her latest target is suspected of stealing gold from Wellington's troops, but matters take an alarming turn when Vidia realizes that her spymaster thinks she is the one who is tainted—a double agent working for Napoleon.Backed into a corner, she can only hope to stay one step ahead of the hangman in a race to stop the next war before it destroys her—and destroys England. Tainted Angel offers up a compelling game of cat and mouse in which no one can be trusted and anyone can be tainted. "Espionage and passion—Regency style—burning up the pages from chapter one."—New York Times bestselling author Raine Miller"A world of spies and traitors where no one is quite what they seem and the truth is only true for a moment...a thrilling take that will keep you guessing until the very last page."—Victoria Thompson, author of Murder in ChelseaReview"An exhilarating Napoleonic adventure in which no one is what they seem, including the intrepid hero and heroine. My kind of book!" - Teresa Grant, author of The Paris Affair"A delightful romp with as many twists and turns as Regency London's streets! Anne Cleeland re-creates a world of spies and traitors where no one is quite what they seem and the truth is only true for a moment. Is heroine Vidia Swanson working for England or France? And will her lover Carstairs save or execute her? A thrilling tale that will keep you guessing until the very last page." - Victoria Thompson, author of Murder in Chelsea"Espionage and steamy passion--Regency style--burning up the pages from chapter one." - New York Times bestselling author Raine Miller"I stayed up well into the night reading this book. You will, too." - Linda Banche and Her Historical Hilarity"An thrilling spy novel with romance to offer too." - Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell"Tainted Angel offers up a compelling game of cat and mouse in which no one can be trusted and anyone can be tainted." - Fresh Fiction"She created memorable characters, a plot that sizzles, and a happy-ever-after with a touch of humor. Good Reading!" - Long and Short Reviews"If you like romance novels that are clever and witty, Tainted Angel is fun to escape with. " - Library of Clean Reads"Tainted Angel was an eventful read. " - Urban Girl ReaderAbout the AuthorAnne Cleeland holds a degree in English from UCLA as well as a law degree from Pepperdine University and is a member of the California State Bar. She writes historical fiction set in the Regency period and contemporary romantic suspense. A member of the Historical Novel Society, she lives on Balboa Island, California and has four children. Her first novel was Tainted Angel.