Sarah MacLean is unparalleled. I will read anything she writes.” — Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Happy Place
“Sarah MacLean’s books are fierce.” — Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series
“Sharp, sexy, action-packed, propulsive escapism at its absolute finest. We are lucky to be living and breathing in the Sarah Maclean era.” — Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of The Unhoneymooners
“Sarah MacLean never disappoints with her fearless heroines and brooding heroes." — Sarah J. Maas, #1 bestselling author
"MacLean is a master at threading social commentary through chapters of high stakes adventure and swoony, steamy love scenes. Quite simply no one does historical romance like her. She is not just the belle of the ball but the queen too." — Entertainment Weekly
"With KNOCKOUT, Sarah MacLean once again proves there is no one in the genre who does it quite like she does: this book is brilliant, modern, and moving. KNOCKOUT is as explosive as its plot, as compelling as its central characters. Prepare to clear your schedule: once I read the first page of Imogen and Tommy’s story, I knew nothing else would feel as good as following along with their journey to a happily ever after. The best kind of immersive romance by one of the absolute best in the game." — Kate Clayborn, Author of Georgie, All Along
"Another patriarchy smashing masterpiece...Knockout is perfection, and Sarah MacLean once again sets a new bar for what romance can be." — Adriana Herrera, USA Today bestselling author of An Island Princess Starts a Scandal
"The third entry in MacLean’s vibrant historical “Hell’s Belles” series (following Heartbreaker) is exciting and danger-filled... MacLean excels in crafting characters that know who they are and where they stand. Adding to the pleasures are the abiding friendships that make the story and the found family that spreads across London. It may be historical romance, but the throughline is as modern as today’s headlines. Series readers will be delighted, but those new to the run really should start at the beginning to enjoy how deftly MacLean is building these relationships." — Library Journal
"In the latest instantly irresistible addition to her Hell’s Belles series, the always brilliant MacLean smartly plays to her literary strengths with a delightfully unconventional heroine and a by-the-book hero whose combined efforts to see that justice is done generate plenty of sexy sparks along the way as well as a deftly constructed plot that will richly resonate with twenty-first-century romance readers." — Booklist (starred review)
"MacLean delivers big action, high heat, profound emotions, and a thoughtful critique of power and privilege in this dynamite tale sure to keep readers tearing through the pages...This sensational romance completely lives up to its title." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"I recommend anything by Sarah MacLean." — Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author
“Everything MacLean does is perfectly on point.” — Booklist
“Romance readers can always rely on Sarah MacLean to bring the summer heat.” — Bookish
"MacLean’s characters are refreshingly progressive and the plot has a kinetic energy that increases exponentially alongside the romance and suspense." — Publishers Weekly
★ 2023-05-23
Explosives are dangerous, but love is even riskier.
Lady Imogen Loveless is considered by most to be “too much.” Her penchant for chemistry makes her peculiar, and her brother, the sixth Earl Dorring—who’s been her guardian since their father died—thinks it's time for her to marry. What few know is that explosives expert Imogen is part of the Hell’s Belles, a woman-led collective that helps “those whom society ignored.” DI Thomas Peck brought himself out of the gutter and is rising in the ranks of Scotland Yard. The Hell’s Belles have been known to tip him off about crimes committed by the aristocracy, but they aren’t looping him in on their discoveries about a recent spate of building explosions. He’s captivated by the chaos that is Imogen and is more than happy to help when her brother hires him to protect her during his off hours. Tommy tells himself he’s doing this to get information from her about the blown-up buildings, but he also just finds her company irresistible. Imogen loves to rile Tommy up and wants to trust him, but the evidence about the explosions so far points right at Scotland Yard. MacLean delivers big action, high heat, profound emotions, and a thoughtful critique of power and privilege in this dynamite tale sure to keep readers tearing through the pages. Like the protagonists of the series’ previous installments, Imogen is tough and smart, yet there are layers to her characterization so that she becomes a fully developed and relatable character. Tommy complements her so well, as they’re opposites in many ways yet both bighearted and dedicated to social justice.
This sensational romance completely lives up to its title.
