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A Lady's Finder (When the Blood Is Up) Paperback – March 1, 2022

by Cay (Author)

4.6 22 ratings

Book 3 of 5: When the Blood Is Up

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Lady Agnes is a scandal thanks to her sister's marriage to a prizefighter. Or rather, she should be, but as a charitable spinster-to-be, she remains firmly invisible, even to those she loves. Always dutiful, Lady Agnes should be the toast of her family, but only if she marries well. Finding the prospect of wedding a man unpalatable, Lady Agnes cannot be the social savior of her sister. Suddenly, receiving attentions from the unpredictable and surprisingly resourceful Mr. Jack Townsend, Lady Agnes finds herself believing he might love her and not her dowry. After being overlooked for so long, can she believe he cares for her, or is she a means to an end as her family insists?

Jack About Town is London's best Finder of Lost Things. What few realize is that Jack transcends the spheres of men and women, existing as both, or perhaps neither, sex. True, his most lucrative finds are pornographic artifacts for rich toffs. But now he has found Lady Agnes, a meticulous, generous, knock-down incredible lady who wears men's boots. Best of all, Lady Agnes accepts him in his entirety-a jewel so rare that even Jack is surprised he could find it.

When Jack is commissioned to steal from Lady Agnes's cousin, can Jack find a way to prove his love and still earn the money he needs to protect himself and his home?

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Edie Cay writes Feminist Regency Romance. Her debut, A LADY'S REVENGE won the Golden Leaf Best First Book and the Next Generation Indie Book Award for Romance in 2020. The next in her series, THE BOXER AND THE BLACKSMITH won the Best Indie Book Award for 2021, and is currently longlisted for the Chatelaine Romance Award. Her next book, A LADY'S FINDER is due out in March 2022. As a speaker, she has presented at Jolabokaflod PDX, Historical Novel Society North America, Sunrise Rotary, Regency Fiction Writers, and the History Quill. You can find her at the upcoming Chicago-North Spring Fling, and the Historical Romance Retreat in 2022. She obtained dual BAs in Creative Writing and in Music, and her MFA in Creative Writing from University of Alaska Anchorage. She is a member of The Regency Fiction Writers, the Historical Novel Society, ALLi, and a founding member of Paper Lantern Writers. Follow her on social media for pictures of the latest baking project with her kiddo @authorEdieCay.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scarabskin Books (March 1, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 370 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1734439750
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1734439755
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 0.82 x 7 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #3,739,013 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,284 in LGBTQ+ Historical Fiction (Books)
- #36,726 in Regency Romances
- #58,246 in LGBTQ+ Romance (Books)

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Edie Cay writes Regency Historical Romance about women's boxing. Her debut, A LADY’S REVENGE won the Next Generation Indie Book Award for Romance, and the Golden Leaf Best First Book, and was a finalist for the HOLT Medallion. The next in her series, THE BOXER AND THE BLACKSMITH won the Hearts Through History Legends Award as an unpublished manuscript in 2019, was a Discovering Diamonds Book of the Month for May 2021, won the Best Indie Book Award for Historical Romance in 2021, and was a finalist for the Chatelaine Award. The third in this award-winning series, A LADY'S FINDER, was a finalist for a Lambda Award. The fourth, A VISCOUNT'S VENGEANCE, is long-listed for the Chatelaine award. The final installment, A LADY'S RESILIENCE, will be out in March 2024.

She's contributed to anthologies such as UNLOCKED, THE GRAND MISTLETOE ASSEMBLY, and the forthcoming BENEATH A MIDWINTER MOON. Her next series, The Ladies Alpine Society will be published by Dragonblade in August 2024.

She obtained dual BAs in Creative Writing and in Music, and her MFA in Creative Writing from University of Alaska Anchorage. As a speaker, she has presented at Jolabokaflod PDX, Historical Novel Society North America, Sunrise Rotary, Regency Fiction Writers, the History Quill, Chicago-North Spring Fling, Northern Hearts conference and the Historical Romance Retreat. She is a member of ALLi, The Regency Fiction Writers, the Historical Novel Society, and a founding member of Paper Lantern Writers.

Once a month she interviews other authors on the Paper Lantern Writers YouTube channel! Follow her on social media for pictures of the latest baking project with her toddler @authorEdieCay.

...Really though? Set a timer for the steep on a cup of tea and she'll show up with a book in hand.

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Mari Christie

Queering Queer Romance

Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2022

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I loved this book, first and foremost, as someone who is all but nonbinary. Rare indeed are nonbinary heroes. Fewer still, lesbian heroines who are meant to fall in love, not fall into bed. This is truly a romance, with a hard-won HEA; while there are steamy sections, they don't overwhelm. This is not erotica. Still, Cay manages to make this a "not-queer" book in the best possible way--she makes queerness both central and a non-issue. In the Regency, in a society that valued conformity, a trans person might have had a far harder life than Jack was afforded (which can be overlooked as an element of the fantasy), but they existed, as did queer folk of all stripes, and it is refreshing to see them portrayed in leading roles and without excessive baggage.

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Linda Ulleseit

Emotionally compelling

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2022

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I initially bought this ebook and it was one chapter, but that seems to be fixed now. Although I didn't like this one as well as Edie Cay's previous books, it was still a well written book with well fleshed out characters. Usually I identify most with characters I can connect with because of personal experience. I have nothing in common with Jack About Town, but the character was written so well I wanted him to win from page one. It must be difficult to show a character who slips seamlessly from male to female, but Cay does it very well, with empathy. If you're looking for something different, this one's for you.

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Ana Brazil

Seriously, my favorite HEA in all my Romance reading!

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2022

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There's a lot to enjoy about this story--the main characters, the supporting characters (so many gems!), the intensity of the London settings, the coupling, even the breaking apart--just all of it is so marvelous.
But what really got me was the ending. One of the happiest and most satisfying I've ever read and one that sticks with me.
Well done, Edie

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Nice Queer Rep

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2022

It's always nice to get books with lots of queer rep. Nonbinary Jack was a great character, and I really enjoyed watching him find his place in Agnes' life. Agnes took a while to grow on me, because at the beginning she really didn't seem to have any kind of passions or joys in life. As she grew into herself, I did come to like her. This book was heavier/angstier than I personally prefer, with lots of homophobia/transphobia from side characters, including many of those close to the MCs. It felt a bit depressing at times, and I was furious at a lot of the side characters, including the heroine from the previous book. Maybe if I knew her better from her book that wouldn't happen. Overall, though, it was a good book with an excellent ending, and recommended reading if you can go into it knowing there are some uncomfortable moments for the MCs.

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E. Kaiser

A most enjoyable read

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2022

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I couldn't stop reading "A Lady's Finder". Late into the night, when I definitely needed to be sleeping, I had to find out whether Agnes and Jack would end up together. Very enjoyable read!

Kudos to the author for again giving us relatable characters who are worth cheering for!

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K. Dunn

Agnes and Jack are my favorites.

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2023

This whole series from Edie Cay is fantastic, but A Lady's Finder is my favorite book in the series! I'd been wanting Agnes's story ever since about halfway through book 1, when she was a supporting character with hints that she wasn't about to live a traditional life, and this book totally delivered on that promise. Agnes is the best kind of craft nerd - smart, subtle, queer, not concerned with other people's opinions about her, just trying to make her own way in a world that (like her shoes) never quite fits. She's in the background, quietly fixing the little things here and there with the bespoke little systems and codes she has crafted, making it all work just a little bit better for the people around her, and trying not to get hurt. Jack About Town is similar - slipping through the cracks on purpose in a world that doesn't fit, making things better here and there, trying to stay under the radar and build an unconventional life where he can be happy, somehow. Jack is also a dashing nonbinary hero, a master of disguise, and deep down, as lonely as Agnes is. You just really want to see both of them win! The story is a delightful look into the dimly lit corners of a time and place with fewer trails blazed for queer and nonconforming folks, where with the help of their families (blood relations AND queer chosen-family) they build their own way to happiness from scratch, with some unexpected twists along the way. I will not spoil the ending in this review, except to say that it's absolutely epic!

I think readers of all orientations and identities will enjoy this story (and the whole series!) but it's especially dear to my heart to see a couple of queer nerds get such a delightful happily-ever-after. ♥

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2022

I'm never disappointed by Edie Cay and A Lady's Finder is definitely my favorite of this series! I love the non-binary rep and the characters are wonderful. I was invested in Agnes and Jack's story and I felt their struggles throughout this book. I will continue to read Edie Cay and highly recommend this book.

Thanks NetGalley for a copy of this book!

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2022

This book was not what I expected but the book was done rather well. I have read some books dealing with this historical taboo but it has been gentlemen not ladies. I liked Jack and I liked Jack’s mother. I felt so sorry for Agnes at the beginning of the book a broken heart is always hard to deal with. I liked the ending. I did receive a free copy of this book from Booksprout and voluntarily chose to review it.

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