A Love Most Daring

By: Joanna Barker

Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden

From best-selling author Joanna Barker: Proper Romance meets gripping mystery in this captivating tale of danger, redemption, and love worth fighting for.

After years of whispered gossip and quiet exile in the countryside, Beatrice Lacey arrives in London determined to reclaim her life. But her resolve is shaken when she witnesses a horrific attack tied to a chilling high-profile murder case gripping the city.

Thrust into sudden danger, Beatrice finds herself under the reluctant protection of Alexander Rawlings—a brooding Bow Street officer with a guarded heart and a fierce sense of duty. Though it's clear he’d rather be chasing the killer than shielding a scandal-stained Society miss, their forced closeness begins to unravel his defenses. In the unnerving moments between danger and discovery, every sharp exchange and lingering glance fans a slow-burning connection—one neither of them expected and neither can resist.

With danger closing in and old wounds resurfacing, trust may be their only refuge—and love their most daring risk of all.

©2026 Joanna Barker (P)2026 Shadow Mountain Publishing

So enjoyable

I read this book as the final book in the three book series it is part of and enjoyed every book so much. Narrator is great and elevates the story. Story is great. This can be a standalone title but I recommend reading all three books in order since they’re all great!!

Spectacular

This was a spectacular book and performance! The story had clean romance, suspense and danger, and wonderful character growth! The narrator did an amazing job with emotions, had a very believable Scottish burr, and a pleasant listening voice! I loved the story and spent several enjoyable hours listening to it. The water gardens were a favorite part of my experience, and now I’d love to see some for myself!

Unique and Intriguing

When I first started reading this book, and even into the first couple of chapters, I wasn’t sure I liked to Beatrice. I had a hard time getting a handle in her personality. The same was somewhat true with Alexander. But ultimately, I loved them both and their love story was delightful. It was definitely a unique and very enjoyable read and the Audible narration was also great.

Insanely Good

Easily my favorite from Joanna Barker! Great story, banter, humor, suspense, slow burn romance! I wish I could listen to it over and over again

Outstanding!!!

I adore this book!!! it was so difficult and distracting to try to make it through my day until my time to relax and read I absolutely love the characters in the story. The narrator was incredible bringing the characters even more to life. It was super fun to be able to spend time with Jack and Ginny and Mr. Denny’s and Verity!! Highly recommended!