4.5 stars. This review is for the release of this story in eBook and under a different pen name. I enjoyed this sweet romance that had witty dialogue, and a little mystery. The chemistry was pretty good for a clean story and you can see the connection and the character development as they learn to accept and love each other. The only reason why I gave a half star down grade is that there were a few questions that I had that bugged me, namely, what is Lord Carlton's title (is he an Earl, Viscount, etc?) and what exactly the familial connection between Roma and her Aunt and how they came to have properties so near each other. Not a big deal I just like to have all those details :) Overall, a very good clean romance. *I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and this is my voluntary and honest review.

Fun mystery and intrigue from the beginning. Who are these people really? I really enjoyed it. Kept me entertained.

Miss Roma Allendyle is worried for her brother, William.  William has been missing for some time now, and given his work for the government as a spy, she knows whatever happened to him cannot be good.  Roma will do anything to see her brother safe and sound, even delivering letters he was supposed to deliver himself.  The meeting goes according to plan until someone shoots her.  Luckily, another agent, Lord Giles Carlton is with her and they are able to get to safety.  

Giles cannot forget the mysterious beauty disguised as a lad.  Unfortunately, she got away before Giles could discover her identity and what she was doing at the meeting doing government work.  Imagine his luck, when he spies her back in London across the ballroom.  Giles will ferret out all of Roma's secrets however he must.  Gaining her trust will be a whole other issue.   

The thrills never stop in author Alexandra Ivy, a.k.a. Debbie Raleigh's, LORD CARLTON'S COURTSHIP.  To be honest, I love a good reprint.  It gives me the chance to find an old book I had forgotten about, a book I overlooked, or just something completely new-to-me.  In this case, I have read many books by Ms. Raleigh, but hadn't had the good fortune to come across LORD CARLTON'S COURTSHIP.  I instantly fell in love with the characters.  Roma is bold as brass and unapologetic about who she is.  She can ride, she can shoot, she knows how to use a dagger... what can't she do!!  Giles has met his match.  I loved seeing Roma take him down a peg or two, making him think about things he wouldn't normally question.  What a merry adventure they will lead each other on.  Historical fans won't want to miss the treasure that is LORD CARLTON'S COURTSHIP.

Miss Roma Allendyle is a spirited young woman who is not afraid to do what she must to save her brother, William. William works for the government as a spy. When he disappears, she takes paperwork meant for him to deliver, dressed as a boy. She gets into trouble and is saved by Giles, Lord Carlton. He, also works for the Crown unofficially. Roma can shoot and ride as well as any man, but is injured when she delivers the package. Lord Giles takes care of her but does not know who she is until he sees her at a ball. He promises to help find her brother, without her help. She cannot leave it to Giles to look for William without her.  They become unofficially betrothed to look for William. There is a traitor among them. Is it a friend or Lord Scowfield, her neighbor? Roma is kidnapped. Will Giles find her before she is hurt or killed? What of William?  The adventure and excitement make this a great book for those who like spies and intrigue. The chemistry between Giles and Roma was obvious. I really liked this book. I received this book from Net Galley and Kensington Books for a honest review and no compensation otherwise. The opinions and thoughts are my own.