Artfully Yours
Nina Finch never chose a life of crime, but she spends her days helping her brother forge paintings for gullible aristocrats while dreaming of opening a bakery. When art critic Lord Alan De'Ath exposes one of their fakes and vows to unmask the forger, Nina ends up working in his household. Getting close to the man hunting her family is dangerous, and falling for him is even worse. Her secret could ruin them both. A seductive Victorian romance about art, truth, and deception.
About This Book
Artfully Yours is a historical romance novel by Joanna Lowell, first published in 2023 by Berkley. It runs 336 pages.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Length
- 336 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A reluctant art forger finds her secret in jeopardy when she is forced to work for the very man determined to expose her family's crimes.
- Fans of historical romance
- Readers who enjoy high-stakes deception plots
- Suspenseful
- Features Enemies to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Reliance on classic deception tropes
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Uneven due to the hidden threat and the employer/employee dynamic.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Nina Finch dreams of a quiet life running a bakery, but her reality is dictated by her brother's criminal art schemes. When renowned critic Lord Alan De'Ath publicly identifies one of their forgeries, he sets out to bring the artist to justice. To protect her family, Nina infiltrates his household, but as she grows closer to her hunter, the deception becomes impossible to maintain without risking both their futures.
Central Conflict
Nina must keep her identity as an art forger hidden while working for the man who is actively trying to destroy her.
Setting
Victorian England
Strengths
- High-stakes premise
- Clear conflict drivers
Consider before reading
- Reliance on classic deception tropes
Discussion Guide
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How This Profile Was Created
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- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
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About the Author
Joanna Lowell
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 336 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593198322
Artfully Yours: quick answers
- Who wrote Artfully Yours?
- Artfully Yours was written by Joanna Lowell.
- When was Artfully Yours published?
- Artfully Yours was first published in 2023 by Berkley.
- What genre is Artfully Yours?
- Artfully Yours is a historical romance novel.
- How many pages is Artfully Yours?
- Artfully Yours is 336 pages long (Paperback).
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