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Book 1 of 3 in The Loyal League

An Extraordinary Union

by Alyssa Cole

Spice 3 out of 5, Steamy3/5 · Steamy: Open door

As the Civil War rages between the states, a courageous pair of spies plunge fearlessly into a maelstrom of ignorance, deceit, and danger, combining their unique skills to alter the course of history and break the chains of the past... Elle Burns is a former slave with a passion for justice and an eidetic memory. Trading in her life of freedom in Massachusetts, she returns to the indignity of slavery in the South--to spy for the Union Army. Malcolm McCall is a detective for Pinkerton's Secret Service. Subterfuge is his calling, but he's facing his deadliest mission yet--risking his life to infiltrate a Rebel enclave in Virginia. Two undercover agents who share a common cause--and an undeniable attraction--Malcolm and Elle join forces when they discover a plot that could turn the tide of the war in the Confederacy's favor. Caught in a tightening web of wartime intrigue, and fighting a fiery and forbidden love, Malcolm and Elle must make their boldest move to preserve the Union at any cost--even if it means losing each other...

Spice
3/5
Burn
Medium
Pages
~368
Ending
HEA

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How spicy is An Extraordinary Union?

An Extraordinary Union is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.

  • Steam: Open door
  • Burn: Medium burn
  • When: Spice starts around the middle
  • Pairing: One man, one woman
  • POV: Third person, dual POV (both leads)
  • Ending: Happily ever after

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    An Extraordinary Union: quick answers

    How spicy is An Extraordinary Union?

    An Extraordinary Union is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.

    Is An Extraordinary Union a standalone?

    No. An Extraordinary Union is book 1 of 3 in The Loyal League. It is the place to start. The series is complete.

    What tropes are in An Extraordinary Union?

    An Extraordinary Union features bipoc main character, secret identity, forbidden love, military / soldier. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.

    Does An Extraordinary Union have content warnings?

    Our notes for An Extraordinary Union include: sexual assault, war, graphic violence. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.

    What should I read after An Extraordinary Union?

    If you loved An Extraordinary Union, try Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins, The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan, Indigo by Beverly Jenkins. They share its bipoc main character and secret identity energy at a similar spice level.