The Love Remedy

The Damsels of Discovery, Book 1

De: Elizabeth Everett

Narrado por: Elizabeth Jasicki

“Beautiful and important.”—New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn

When a Victorian apothecary hires a stoic private investigator to protect her business, they learn there’s only one way to treat true love—with a happily ever after.

When Lucinda Peterson’s recently perfected formula for a salve to treat croup goes missing, she’s certain it’s only the latest in a line of misfortunes at the hands of a rival apothecary. Outraged and fearing financial ruin, Lucy turns to private investigator Jonathan Thorne for help. She just didn’t expect her champion to be so . . . grumpy?

A single father and an agent at Tierney & Co., Thorne accepts missions for a wide variety of employers—from the British government to wronged wives. None have intrigued him so much as the spirited Miss Peterson. As the two work side by side to unmask her scientific saboteur, Lucy slips ever so sweetly under Thorne’s battered armor, tempting him to abandon old promises.

With no shortage of suspects—from a hostile political group to an erstwhile suitor—Thorne’s investigation becomes a threat to all that Lucy holds dear. As the truth unravels around them the cure to their problems is clear: they must face the future together.

©2024 Elizabeth Everett (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"A phenomenally courageous romance with a wonderfully tenacious heroine, that also manages to deliver on one of the swooniest and most complex heroes I’ve read in a long time. The Love Remedy is a perfect mix of delicious banter, crackling chemistry and phenomenally cozy moments with Lucy, her siblings, and the deliciously grumpy Mr. Thorpe. A gem of a romance and a brave one."—Adriana Herrera, USA Today bestselling author

"Elizabeth Everett has done it again! Sexy, witty, tender, and wise, her latest unforgettable romance transports readers to a visionary woman-owned Victorian apothecary where the scorchingly well-matched hero and heroine learn which rules to break and which hearts to mend. The Love Remedy firmly establishes Everett as a trailblazer and truth-teller whose daring historical fiction lights the way forward.”—Joanna Lowell, author of The Duke Undone

"Elizabeth Everett perfectly balances a swoon-worthy romance with sharp, insightful social commentary that is all-too relevant today. Readers eager for strong, unapologetic heroines fighting for bodily autonomy should pick this up. I loved every word!"—Emily Sullivan, author of The Hellion and The Hero

A New Hope

This story really spoke to me. The author's note at the end also soothed me a little.

Author’s note!

The story was sweet but the underlying message is so important! As woman are facing more rights being stripped away, it speaks volumes as to why education and healthcare are a fundamental right for all people!

Wish it was part of TSSoL series

I really wish this was included in The Secret Scientists of London series, or at least made really clear that the Damsels of Discovery series is a spin-off and should be read in order. If that had been more obvious, I would have gone back to the previous books to refresh my memory before starting this. I was so lost at times the story referred back to characters and backgrounds with little or no context to help. Frustrating.

But I *will* listen again and I'm sure I'll enjoy it even more next time. So that says a lot. Love the author. Love the author's notes. Love love *love* the narrator!

wonderful depth

The story had a lot of depth. I loved the characters and the addition of the social issues that caused the characters to have to work through their own beliefs in order to come together. It was well researched and well written. The narrator did a great job.

Lovely, timely listen

Great story. Moves swiftly. The themes are as relevant today as they were in the 19th century. Elizabeth Jaciski (-sp?) is a fabulous narrator

Came for the intriguing story, chased away by the insufferable romance plot

I think I could have enjoyed this book if the author had toned down the romance plot a bit. The story is interesting and I'm still a bit curious how the main plot of the stolen formulas turns out, but I did not expect it to be a spicy open door romance. Though I see the themes the author is trying to touch on, the way the romance is written is pretty cheesy and hard to listen to. Going to have to say goodbye to this disappointing purchase.