While You Were Spying (Regency Spies #0.5)

The story revolves around the two main characters, Francesca Dashing and Greydon Quinn. Francesca is a young woman who is forced to become a spy for the British government after her father is killed by French spies. Greydon is a British spy who is tasked with training Francesca and helping her complete her first mission.

The audiobook begins with Francesca being recruited by Greydon to become a spy. Francesca is initially hesitant to accept the offer, but she eventually agrees after Greydon convinces her that it is the only way to avenge her father’s death. Greydon then begins to train Francesca in the art of espionage, teaching her how to gather information, decipher codes, and blend in with high society.

As Francesca begins to learn the ropes of being a spy, she and Greydon begin to develop feelings for each other. However, they both know that their relationship can never be more than professional, as they are both committed to their duties as spies.

Francesca’s first mission is to infiltrate a French household and gather information about their plans for an upcoming attack on the British. Francesca is successful in her mission, but she is also captured by the French and taken prisoner. Greydon comes to her rescue, and the two of them manage to escape back to England.

After their escape, Francesca and Greydon are sent on another mission together, this time to gather information about a group of French spies who are operating in London. During this mission, Francesca and Greydon’s feelings for each other continue to grow, but they both know that they cannot act on them.

The audiobook ends with Francesca and Greydon successfully completing their mission and returning to England. They both know that they will continue to work together as spies, but they also know that their feelings for each other will always be a hindrance to their work.

Overall, While You Were Spying is an entertaining and engaging audiobook that is sure to delight fans of historical romance and espionage novels. The story is well-written, and the characters are well-developed and likable. Heather Wilds’ narration is also excellent, bringing the story to life and making it easy to follow along with the action.

One of the things that I enjoyed most about this audiobook was the historical setting. Shana Galen does an excellent job of capturing the atmosphere of early 19th century England, and the audiobook is full of details about the clothing, customs, and manners of the time. This attention to detail really helps to immerse the listener in the story and makes it feel like they are experiencing the events firsthand.

Another thing that I appreciated about this audiobook was the romance between Francesca and Greydon. While it is clear from the beginning that they are attracted to each other, their relationship is never rushed or forced. Instead, it develops slowly and naturally over the course of the story, making it all the more satisfying when they finally admit their feelings for each other.

The espionage elements of the story are also well-done. Shana Galen does a good job of showing the dangers and difficulties of being a spy, and the audiobook is full of tense moments as Francesca and Greydon try to gather information without being caught. The action scenes are also well-written and exciting, making it easy to get caught up in the story.

Overall, I would highly recommend While You Were Spying to anyone who enjoys historical romance or espionage novels. The audiobook is well-written, well-narrated, and full of engaging characters and exciting action. Whether you are a fan of the Regency Spies series or are just looking for a fun and entertaining audiobook to listen to, While You Were Spying is definitely worth checking out.