A review by kiwicoral
Wicked Widow by Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick

4.0

Amanda Quick books are always a fun time. This one had moments that reminded me of the Da Vinci Code (yes really). The hero is a master of a ~*secret society*~ from an imaginary country, which at least manages not to be racist (how many white historical suspense heroes are also trained ninjas or some other nonsense). Anyway, he’s engaged in a revenge plot, but is distracted by the titular widow

she totes killed her husband, but it was self defence and he deserved it

being haunted by her husband’s ghost. Hijinks ensue, as well as excellent banter and carriage sex.
It loses a star for too much focus on the secret society (seriously if I heard “Vanza” one more time...) but generally a delight.