On Good Authority
A Novel of Suspense

Briana Una McGuckin's debut is a gothic, atmospheric masterpiece that melds a genuinely scary threat, a sweet romance, and some very hot consensual kink. Marian grew up in a workhouse after her father's landlord sent him to debtor's prison. As a child, her biggest comfort was her friend Valentine and......more

I had no idea what to expect going into this book. What I got was a beautifully written story of gothic suspense and romance. Raised in a workhouse after her parents are arrested for a crime Marian works hard to raise out of that station in life becoming a lady's maid in a rich manor house. But the......more

This was an enjoyable gothic read with a sweet romance. There is a BDSM element, which I enjoyed because it’s nothing I’ve quite seen before in a gothic. That being said, none of the sex/BDSM scenes were explicit. I personally would have preferred some more explicit scenes but I’m used to gothic’s h......more

On Good Authority by Briana Una McGuckin Compelling twisted dark gothic suspense that I could not put down. What I liked * Marian Osley: eight years in a workhouse, loving daughter, lady’s maid hopeful about her new job in service but fearful soon, seamstress, good friends with Valentine in the workhou......more

McGuckin’s debut simmers with sensuality as it sweeps readers along through twists built on longing and deception wrapped in beautiful, lyrical prose. With many books delving into sexuality outside of societal norms, it’s refreshing to see the topic handled so well and with authenticity and sensitiv......more