Gregory Vyse, Baron of Fulkham has had his emotions under lock and key for 20 years. He doesn’t want to give anything away that people can use against him. He has a very important government job that involves gathering information. He has also been very lonely in that time. Monique Servais loves being an actress. For several generations her family members were in a traveling acting troupe. Now she has to stay in one place to take care of her Grandmother. Monique wants to be in love before she is in a relationship, but is not sure it is likely to happen to an actress. She does not want to be someone’s mistress. When she meets Gregory they are at odds with each other, but they cannot forget the other. When they meet 3 years later, they will both get involved in a complicated adventure. Both of their families have complicated histories that can cause problems for them.  Gregory is willing to risk his job that he loves and Monique is willing to risk her family for them to be together. Neither thought love was in the cards for them, but sometimes you get a good hand.

A good read and I believe that both of the main characters deserved a happy ending after what they have been through. It was sometimes difficult to remember how everyone is related to the other in this series. A chart of some sort, to keep track of everyone, would be helpful.

I have been enjoying the Sinful Suitors series for the last few years, even if I can’t keep all the series’ past, present and future heroes and heroines straight in my head. The Secret of Flirting definitely has the most outlandish of the plotlines so far (fake royalty!), but it is still an entertaining read.
These books are NOT Regency romances, despite popular labelling. They’re set in the decades after the Regency ended, a time period not used all that often in historical romance.
There is quite a lot of actual history that went into this story. At this point in time there really was a new country that needed a new ruler, and author Sabrina Jeffries has created a fictional plotline to fit into these real events.
The term “spymaster” does make me wince - it is overused in historical romance at the moment - but Jeffries has written some of my “best of” reads in the last few years. Because her style is a little less serious than some other authors, I make an exception.
Jeffries does tend to use a few old-fashioned genre tropes, like the surprise “punishment kisses”, which I’m not a fan of. I do think that the story became a bit stagnant at about the 60% mark. There was a little too much focus on hero and heroine in private moments, and the plot seemed to disappear for a while. It did pick up later on.
What I do enjoy is her use of historically accurate words, some of which I actually looked up, because I couldn’t believe they were from that era.
I did find it odd that the heroine, who had been living in northern France her whole life, would be complaining about the weather in southern England - anyone who has spent a summer in the northern half of France knows that it is NOT exactly a tropical paradise, and that the area is prone to freak storms!
This was generally an entertaining addition to the series. It isn’t my favourite, but Jeffries always writes very readable books.

This is another author that I truly enjoy. She is a master of historical genre that peeks your interest and keeps it going thru out the book.  This is a part of a series which I suggest you read them all but it is not a necessity, you wont be lost. So this is Baron Gregory Fulham books along with his love interest actress  Monique Servais and their first meeting did not go well, lol..Then the sizzle begins when they meet again..Truly enjoyable Ms. Jefferies does not disappoint..Enjoy!

Monique Servais is a very good actress, but times get tough when her grandmother's health begins to decline and Monique has to lose work because of it. When her estranged family approaches and asks for a favor, Monique wants to refuse. The only reason she accepts is so her grandmother can return to her family home and live out the rest of her days happily. That is how Monique finds herself impersonating a princess.

Baron Gregory Fulkham has never forgotten the beautiful and talented actress, Monique. He cannot believe his eyes when she shows up pretending to be Princess Anne of Chanay. Gregory becomes dogged in his attempts to expose her. Unfortunately, even if he is who she suspects, he cannot deny someone keeps threatening her/the princess's life. What will happen when all secrets are out in the open?

Reviewed via NetGalley. Author Sabrina Jeffries's SINFUL SUITORS series consists of five novels, THE ART OF SINNING, THE STUDY OF SEDUCTION, THE DANGER OF DESIRE, THE PLEASURES OF PASSION and most recently THE SECRET OF FLIRTING. Each romance is well-written and an adventure all its own. THE SECRET OF FLIRTING is one of my favorites to date. The hero, Gregory, is in too high of a position to risk it all on a woman, but unbelievably he does. Monique certainly meets her opposite in Gregory, but they do have some common ground. I loved seeing Gregory's world turned upside down by her. I am anxiously awaiting the next book in the SINFUL SUITORS series.

Run, don't walk, to your local book store on March 27th to grab this!! Better yet, one-click it and have it auto delivered!
Sabrina Jeffries has yet to disappoint in the Sinful Suitors series!
The Secret of Flirting is book 5 in this wonderful series of gentleman who form a club to protect the women they love from being pursued by sinful suiters. Although all the couples in the previous books make an appearance, this story can be read as a stand alone.

Lord Gregory Fulkham has been a key side character in this series and it's finally his turn to meet his match, although, upon first meeting Monique Servais he makes a complete blunder of it.


Fulkham is a key political player in England and runs a successful spy ring. 
Monique Servais is an actress in Dieppe, France. Fulkham and Monique meet after a performance and don't see each other for 3 years.

Monique is struggling to take care of and provide for her failing grandmother, disowned Princess Solange of Chanay, when she is approached by her great-uncle, her grandmothers' brother-in-law, to portray the role of her life, her very ill 2nd cousin Princess Aurore, who she happens to resemble quite remarkably, in exchange for she and her grandmother moving back to Chanay and being provided for until her grandmother passes.
Princess Aurore is in the running to be Queen of Belgium and Monique is to pretend to be her so Aurore will be pronounced queen. What she doesn't know is Fulkham plays a vital role in choosing who will become the leader of Belgium. Fulkham recognized Monique as herself immediately and goes about trying to reveal her identify until she's shot.
There attraction to one another is palpable. They both reveal secrets to each other and their desire only continues to grow for one another. 
This story was quick-paced, witty, full of intrigue, and  a slow, steady burn.
An ARC of this book was provided by the publisher and netgalley for an honest review.

The Secret of Flirting is an enjoyable romantic tale with secrets, royal substitutions, assassination attempts, political intrigue and unconditional love.  All of it together makes for a great weekend read.  Lord Fulkham has been a staple in the Sinful Series who always seemed serious and somewhat dark.  He makes a solid hero as you find out what is behind his character.  Their meeting with Monique clearing not wanting an introduction only adds to their difficulty in being able to trust each other. 

Fulkham’s constant tries to trip up Monique in her role as her cousin, Princess Aurora, keeps Monique on her toes.  It is difficult to fight their growing attraction to each other while Monique continues to hide her true identity.  Once she finally gives in, and not because she wanted to, they become an even better couple.

The situation surrounding Fulkam’s father’s death and Monique’s need to protect her grandmother bring their love forward with each wanting to protect the other.  I loved that unconditional desire to give.

**Spoiler Alert** What was behind the need to make Princess Aurore and Ursula a lesbian couple?  Surely you could have had a story line that did not include this – are you just trying to be politically correct by including this?  Your writing is great by itself and does not need a LGBTQ story line to make it sell.  I am giving it 4 stars because you included this aspect in the story line.

This book was not my favorite in this series, which I have thoroughly enjoyed. The storyline was interesting, but despite the suspense of the assassination attempts, I just didn't connect to the romance of  Monique and Gregory. I had no problem finishing the book, I just didn't love it. I do, however, look forward to Hart's story.  I received an arc for my honest opinion.

THe Secret of Flirting Sabrina Jeffries Mar 27
 I just couldn’t find myself caring about the characters or the plot in this book although I’ve enjoyed a lot of Jeffries’ other novels.  In this one we have the heroine, an actress, Monique, pretend to be the princess of a fictional country.  There are several plots, in a Prince of Zenda sort of way, involved with the princess’s candidacy to be chosen the ruler of Belgium when the country is created in 1830.  Since we know that Leopold of Saxe-Coburg (Queen Victoria’s uncle) is going to be chosen, the suspense is how it all gets resolved for Moniegnizes her from her actress days.
It all gets wrapped up very conveniently and easily.  I’ve never been fond of novels when a character is pretending to be someone else.  I also am not fond of plots involving royalty from tiny, fictional countries.  If you enjoy those sorts of plots, then you might enjoy this more than I did.
I was given a free ARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Another great story from the fabulous Sabrina Jeffries! We finally get spymaster Fulkham’s story. Gregory has more layers to him because of a tragic past. Monique is a struggling actress he met once years ago, but now she is posing as her cousin, a princess, while she recovers from an illness. Gregory sees through the ruse, but struggles to keep her secret while navigating the conference to determine the future ruler of Belgium. 

I love the balance of romance and suspense. The mystery unfolds as Gregory and Monique deal with their attraction and determining if they can actually be together. I highly recommend this book for all historical romance lovers.

I received a review copy as part of the Regency Review Crew.

I received an ARC of this book to read from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.  The Secret Of Flirting is book 5 in Sabrina Jeffries series The Sinful Suitors. This book could be read as a stand-alone but I’ve really enjoyed reading the other books in the series so I do recommend reading them all. When spymaster Baron Gregory Fulham meets the actress Monique Servais after her performance of Le mariage de Figaro he leaves her with the impression that he’s an arrogant ass after he tells her that comedic roles lack the depth of feeling that tragic ones do. 
When they meet again in London she’s a princess, one of the candidates that he as an  undersecretary for the foreign office will vote on as ruler of the newly independent country of Belgium. Sparks fly between the two who can’t possibly be together unless they are willing to risk it all and he can keep her safe from an assassin. Lots of secrets and sizzle make for a very entertaining novel and I highly recommend reading this book.  Will be available for purchase March 27, 2018  #NetGalley #TheSecretOfFlirting

Great book.  Loved the intrigue and story.  I wasn't sure how it was going to end!  Great story the whole way through.

I received a copy of this title from the publisher for an honest review. The Secret of Flirting revolves around the political intrigue associated with determining who would be invited to rule Belgium when it broke away from the Netherlands after the Napoleonic Wars. Princess Aurore of Chanay is a leading candidate, but has taken ill. Her great-uncle (Count de Beaumonde) asks Monique, a member of a disowned branch of the family who greatly resembles Aurore to impersonate her at the meetings to determine Belgium's future. Monique, has been working as an actress in France, but is struggling to support herself and her grandmother as her grandmother's increasing dementia has made it almost impossible to leave her unattended. Although initially determined to refuse, when the count offers to bring Aurore's grandmother back to Chanay when Monique is done and provide care for the rest of her days. Monique agrees, and shortly finds herself in London where she encounters Gregory, Baron Fulkham. Fulkham is convinced that Monique is a fraud, and recognizes her from a brief encounter after one of her performances several years previously. What follows is a game of cat and mouse as Fulkham attempts to get Monique to reveal her true identity. Despite himself and the risk to his career, he finds himself helping Monique when it becomes clear someone is trying to harm Princess Aurore. Fulkham was an interesting hero who is always under control (due to past events that are eventually revealed). I liked his attempts to get Monique to reveal her true identity; Monique is a strong woman and will do anything for her grandmother. I liked Monique and found her very likeable. The two leads had good chemistry and there is a subplot featuring one of Aurore's ladies in waiting that was a nice addition to the story. All in all, this story is an enjoyable way to pass a few hours.

Monique and Geoffrey's story is one I could not wait to turn the page to see what was going to happen next.. Their story captivates the heart and had the reader rooting for the two to end up together. I would definitely reccomend this book.

Having read everything by Sabrina Jeffries, I was very pleased to have an opportunity to read and review The Secret if Flirting. First thought: there’s very little flirting in here. I was expecting witty, risqué dialogue and was disappointed to find very little. Second thought: didn’t really feel much connection between the H and h; not much sizzle, rather bland love scenes. I enjoyed the history about how a ruler was selected for Belgium. Thought the twist/drama/tension element of the assasination felt like it was put in out of necessity, not because it served the story. I finished the book and decided that it is in keeping with the other titles in the series; I think maybe my preference as a reader has changed over the years. Likely wouldn’t have minded the bland love scenes if they’d been balanced with the dialogue the title implies.

I enjoyed this book so much! The characters were excellently written, and I was kept guessing about the man behind the assassination attempts. Sabrina Jeffries is always among the top of my favorite authors' list!

Baron Fulkham  is one of the members of the St George Club. He is a political secretary in the government and a spy master. Even his closest friends are leery of him from time to time. He is a buttoned-down man, loathe to show emotion. When he finds himself attracted to and distracted by a French actress?/princess? he fights hard to  regain his equilibrium. This story is set at a time when Belgium is a new country in search of a king or queen that England and other European countries will agree to and recognize. I totally enjoyed both the political and the romantic maneuverings.

I voluntarily read this advanced readers copy of this book.  Strong characters and a great story line.  You won't be able to put this book down once you start reading it.  I can't wait to read more work from Sabrina either.

This book is filled with adventure, intrigue and suspense. I adore the heroine’s character but didn’t like the hero’s character. He didn’t want to marry the heroine based on her background and then once he realized what her heritage is, he changed his mind and decided that he wants to marry her and will make it happen against all odds. I wish he would have fought for her without knowing who she was. The chemistry between both of them sizzles but I came away a little disappointed by this book from one of my favorite authors. 

* I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review*

The Sinful Suitors series makes for some awesome reading.  The latest book in the series, The Secret of Flirting, tells the story of Baron Fulkham, a spymaster and the actress Monique Servais.  As the characters develop, secrets unfold... leading to a passionate romance.   The tale is yet another great read from Sabrina Jeffries.

Pretty good! Not couldn't put it down, but definitely wanted to finish. I mostly appreciate that while we knew Monique was decidedly french, that her speech wasn't written with a frech accent. I find that so distracting. Other than that, a pleasant read and likable characters.