The Secret Service of Tea and Treason
by India Holton
Dangerous Damsels
Alice Dearlove is a top agent of a very secret service, and Daniel Bixby is the rival she can barely tolerate. When a pirate plots to assassinate Queen Victoria, the two must go undercover together as a married couple at the pirate's country house party. Both are used to working alone, and pretending to be devoted spouses means sharing far too much, including a room. The more they play their parts, the harder it becomes to remember which feelings are an act. A clever, fast-paced magical spy romance.
About This Book
The Secret Service of Tea and Treason is a historical romance novel by India Holton, first published in 2023 by Berkley. It is part of the Dangerous Damsels series and runs 368 pages. Readers can expect rivals to lovers, fake dating, only one bed.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Rivals to Lovers
- Length
- 368 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- Two rival spies must pose as a married couple to infiltrate a pirate's country house party and thwart an assassination attempt on Queen Victoria.
- Fans of historical spy rom-coms
- Readers who enjoy forced proximity tropes
- Playful
- Features Rivals to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers seeking gritty realism
- Heat level is currently undefined
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Fantasy Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Appears evenly matched as professional peers.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Alice Dearlove is a top agent tasked with protecting Queen Victoria from a pirate's assassination plot. Her partner in this dangerous mission is Daniel Bixby, a rival agent she finds barely tolerable. To infiltrate the pirate's country house party, the two must maintain the guise of a devoted married couple, forcing them to share a room and navigate their mutual animosity. As they perform their roles, the lines between their pretense and genuine feelings begin to blur.
Central Conflict
Alice and Daniel must overcome their professional rivalry and personal irritation to successfully complete a high-stakes undercover mission.
Setting
Historical, country house party.
Strengths
- Strong hook
- Clear genre blend
- High-energy premise
Consider before reading
- Heat level is currently undefined
Discussion Guide
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- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- High confidence
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About the Author
India Holton
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 368 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593547267
The Secret Service of Tea and Treason: quick answers
- Who wrote The Secret Service of Tea and Treason?
- The Secret Service of Tea and Treason was written by India Holton.
- When was The Secret Service of Tea and Treason published?
- The Secret Service of Tea and Treason was first published in 2023 by Berkley.
- What genre is The Secret Service of Tea and Treason?
- The Secret Service of Tea and Treason is a historical romance novel, with rivals to lovers, fake dating, only one bed.
- How many pages is The Secret Service of Tea and Treason?
- The Secret Service of Tea and Treason is 368 pages long (Paperback).
- Is The Secret Service of Tea and Treason part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Dangerous Damsels series.
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