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Alaina Claiborne (British Agent Novels Book 1) Kindle Edition

by MK McClintock (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 101 ratings
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How far would you go to avenge your family and save the one you love?

In nineteenth-century England, Alaina Claiborne had a loving family, a cherished friend, and idyllic life. Then tragedy strikes and her world is forever changed. Searching for those responsible is her only focus . . . until she meets Tristan.

Tristan Sheffield, a man of many talents, seeks out those who don't want to be found. His past is filled with secrets and deeds he would rather leave deeply buried. However, when his life unexpectedly entwines with Alaina's, he soon discovers they share more than a mutual desire to catch a murderer.

On their hunt for a man driven by greed, Tristan and Alaina find that love is the greatest weapon against evil, and they'll stop at nothing to survive.

If you love romance, adventure, and mystery, then you'll fall in love with the British Agents. Be swept away by the stirring romance and unforgettable adventure of Alaina Claiborne.

The British Agent Historical Romance Mystery Series
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Alaina Claiborne, a historical Victorian romance mystery by MK McClintock

Alaina Claiborne, a historical Victorian romance mystery by MK McClintock

Alaina Claiborne, a historical Victorian romance mystery by MK McClintock

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"Ms. McClintock succeeds in masterfully weaving both genres meticulously together until mystery lovers are sold on romance and romance lovers love the mystery!" -InD'Tale Magazine

"The balance between romance, mystery, and adventure was perfect. Usually one outweighs theother, so I was pleasantly surprised. In addition, the plot had some unexpected twists, which made the story that much more interesting. With memorable characters and an entertaining plot, Alaina Claiborne has it all. -Readers' Favorite, 2015 Book Award Winner

"An adventurous, romantic mystery set in the historical era of Victorian England. The opening of this story captures the attention immediately. The main characters, Alaina and Tristan, have unspoken chemistry." - Still Moments Magazine

"This one is a winner. It broke my heart several times, the poignant moments she describes are so real." - The Bookish Dame Reviews

"With a strong female lead and a nice mix of both action and romance, this novel tops my list." -Judge, Writer's Digest 21st Annual Self-Published Book Awards

From the Author

Dearest Reader,

What began as a story I started more than ten years prior, ended with a love for characters to whom I wasn't willing to say goodbye. Alaina is as I believe heroines should be--strong, resilient, and ladylike. Of course she has a few flaws, but who doesn't.Tristan is a gentleman hero, but he's not concerned about doing what others expect, and I love him for that. I hope you enjoy Alaina and Tristan's journey of romance and mystery.

It should also be known that I write fiction, not history. My stories are meant to entertain and offer the reader an escape into another time and place. While I remain to true to the era and customs, there are times when I exercise a certain artistic license in order to find a balance between what we believe, what was, and what we can relate to in our modern day. It is never my intention to offend the historical purists.

Why did I make a duke a British Agent when they had no occupation in the standard sense? It's quite simple. Because I saw a man who although trapped by his station in life, wanted to be known as someone and something else . . . and so he was.

Happy Reading!
-MK

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AYOT648
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Trappers Peak Publishing (January 9, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 9, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1168 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0996507671
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 101 ratings

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MK McClintock

MK McClintock

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Unforgettable Adventure. Undeniable Romance.

MK McClintock is an award-winning author of historical romantic fiction (and contemporary when she's in the mood). Her stories of romance, mystery, and adventure sweep across the American West to the Victorian British Isles with places and times between and beyond. 

MK enjoys a quiet life in the northern Rocky Mountains. Visit her online home at www.mkmcclintock.com, where you can learn more about her books, browse her blog, and subscribe to receive news or posts. 

Her works include the following series: Montana Gallaghers, Crooked Creek, British Agents, Whitcomb Springs, and the stand-alone collection, A Home for Christmas. She is also the co-author of the McKenzie Sisters Mysteries. 

You can receive new book notifications via her new-release list, or on BookBub and Amazon. She also posts news and updates to her blog.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Tulips
5.0 out of 5 stars Emotionally Stirring, Intriguing Mystery & Fiery Romance!
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2013
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Ms. McClintock delivers a mystery packed with action and sprinkles of history. And to add icing to a masterpiece, a lovely romance can be found at the center of Alaina Claiborne's story. The story began with a bang, and it exploded with enough action and intrigue to keep me guessing and scrambling to uncover and figure out the mystery's clues. I fell in love with the characters the moment they graced the pages with their presence. Both Alaina and Tristan were very confident and strong people, even in the midst of their own personal battles. I appreciated how Ms. McClintock gave each character great passions. Alaina's passion for her garden and horses and Tristan's passion for being a British Agent gave them a drive that I found admirable. The romance was beautiful and revealed the love and loyalty to family enmeshed throughout the entire story. Overall, Alaina Claiborne is an emotionally stirring story with an intriguing mystery and fiery romance!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Book #1: British Agent Novel Series
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2015
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Alaina Claiborne by MK McClintock
Book #1: British Agent Novel Series
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My Rating: 4/5 stars
My Review:

Alaina Claiborne is my first MK McClintock read and I have to say, I am quite taken with this author. This read has all of the things I love in an historical: a brave, determined and well-ahead-of-her time heroine, a wonderful setting, an excellent plot and, a hero who is just as good as he is bad. Here’s the skinny:

Alaina: Though she seemingly has the perfect life, Alaina is haunted by a past she just can’t quite remember. All she really remembers is being thrown from the carriage, a voice and, her best friend and parents dying. For ten years Alaina has tried to move beyond that most awful night and has found solace in her home and horses. All is right in Alaina’s world until her long-lost best friend’s family home is bought and a handsome stranger moves in.

Tristan Sheffield: Though he is a peer of the realm, Tristan often eschews (that was a big word for me ) his title in order to work for the government as a sort of spy. Tristan and his crew (read: friends) are very good at gathering information, taking down criminals and, remaining in the shadows. It doesn’t do a spy any good to be known to any and all.

The Plot: From the moment this book opens you know there is something smelly in the state of Denmark. Alaina’s calm and mostly peaceful life is on the verge of being upended as she begins to remember the horrible night that claimed her parent’s lives. Tristan and Alaina figure out quickly they are not only after the same result – figuring out what happened to her family – but are extremely attracted to one another. With their common goal as a unifying force, the two embark on a harrowing journey that involves a fake marriage, a trip across the ocean, multiple injuries and, Alaina kidnapped on more than one occasion. With every step closer to the truth, Alaina and Tristan understand that they cannot be without one another and no matter the cost, they will fight for the truth and each other. As the plot reaches its climax, things get awfully dicey, the big bads are revealed and Alaina has a few surprises of her own for Tristan.

The Bottom Line: I really enjoyed this read and was taken in by it instantly. Alaina is definitely a lady but she is also strong, cunning, clever and, determined to solve the mystery of her family. She faces a great many hard truths and bears up under each new revelation and does what has to be done in order to achieve justice. Alaina is quite the surprise on several occasions and I found myself rooting for her more and more as the plot unfolded. Tristan is dashing and daring, strong and sexy and, totally willing to give up the life he has known for years in order to be with Alaina. I like how Tristan and Alaina work so well together and truly become a partnership; they are so good together and their relationship really does enhance the overall read. The mystery and the suspense are just right for this read and with the supporting cast of characters, this is a well-rounded read.
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AliceWonderland
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting from Page 1
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2015
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As I explore new genre's I was pleasantly surprised to find this little gem. This story was a complex historical mystery with some lovely romance. We meet Alaina after she witnesses the death of her parents. In comes Lord Sheffield ten years later and the mystery begins to unravel. Alaina is a wonderfully written character with emotions that are realistic, which allows you to immerse yourself into the story. The plot is full of action and is perfectly paced, which makes you not want to put it down. You also connect to the support characters as well and I was happy to find out they have their own stories as well. Excellent fun read!
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Lisa Miller
3.0 out of 5 stars This is a good clean book
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2016
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This is a good clean book, in my opinion ... there are romantic moments but they are clean and more suggestive than descriptive!
The book starts out in October 1880 (the main character is 10 yrs old) then we jump into the future and it says it's 10 yrs later summer 1889 (our main character is now 20 and was adopted by her aunt and uncle 10 yrs ago) ...correct me if I am wrong but that is NOT 10 yrs ... these dates don't match up
(this was very confusing and I reread a couple times to make sure I was getting it right)
The story itself is exciting ... A great historical suspense/mystery with just enough romance to make you sigh!
This book will keep you guessing .. who and why were Alaina's parents murdered!?!
Did this book live up to my expectations ... YES!
I do not regret buying this book at all ...
However, I just couldn't get those dates out of my head the entire book and for this reason it got a rating of 3

Over all ... I'd recommend this book to others who like and enjoy historical books with a little mystery and suspense with a little romance ;)
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Judi T
5.0 out of 5 stars Salina Claiborne
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2017
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My,Oh, My!!!!! This was a totally captivating storyline and the storytelling immensely believable. Your characters were very strong; compelling and trustworthy. The love that came about was so fulfilling for Alaina and Tristan, the voids both had endured was filled to over flowing. Friends made deeper commitments to each other and themselves with love and understanding. Really, really enjoyed this book. Can't wait to read the sequel' s.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Good but not great
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2023
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I've read other books from this author that I loved, but this one fell short. I found the storyline very disjointed. It started out good then seem to jump around with big gaps as to why things were happening as they were. As if we were missing part of the pieces.

I never did figure out what all was going on with the criminals, what were they up to other than smuggling. The agents kept saying there was more but never explained what. No offense to the author but it was as if the she never figured it out herself.

I also found the book was just too long and that is something I never say about books I like. Some parts where under-developed and others over-developed. This a poor start.
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