Verdict: A witty, steamy Regency spy romp in which a delightfully hopeless would-be spy tumbles into intrigue — and into bed — with a far more competent woman. Fun, flirty, and hot.
Best for: Readers who want a light, funny, high-heat Regency with a bumbling-heroine hook, banter, and plenty of spice.
Heat: 🌶🌶🌶🌶 (4/5) — steamy and explicit, with the comedic espionage giving way to plenty of on-page heat.
Rating: ★★★★½ (4.3 average across early Amazon ratings — a fun, spicy Regency crowd-pleaser).
Tropes: Regency spy · opposites attract · comedy · forced proximity · high heat · The Luckiest With Love #2
The Worst Spy in London by Anne Knight is a witty, steamy standout in modern historical sapphic romance, proving that a sapphic Regency can be as funny and flirty as it is hot.
What Is The Worst Spy in London About?
Our heroine has ambitions of espionage and absolutely none of the aptitude — she is, by any measure, the worst spy in London. When her clumsy attempts at intrigue collide with a genuinely capable woman, sparks (and chaos) inevitably fly.
As the mismatched pair are thrown together by a tangle of secrets and schemes, comic misadventure gives way to undeniable attraction. It is a light, flirty caper where the real mission turns out to be falling in love.
What Makes This Regency Romance Work
Knight balances comedy, caper, and heat with a sure hand. Here is what makes it a delight:
- A hilarious hook. A gloriously inept spy heroine is an instant source of comedy and charm.
- Opposites-attract sparks. The bumbling lead against a competent partner makes for irresistible banter.
- Genuine high heat. The steam is generous and fun, matching the flirty tone.
- Light, breezy pacing. The caper keeps things moving without ever taking itself too seriously.
- Feel-good fun. It is a pure mood-lifter of a romance, spice and laughs in equal measure.
Book Synopsis
Determined to prove herself in the world of espionage — and comically unsuited to it — the heroine blunders straight into a web of secrets and a woman who actually knows what she is doing. Their partnership is a disaster in all the best ways.
As schemes unravel and attraction flares, the two must navigate intrigue, chaos, and their own growing feelings. It is a light, sexy, laugh-out-loud caper with a warm romantic heart.
My Review
This is such a fun palate-cleanser of a book. The premise — a heroine who is spectacularly bad at the one thing she wants to be good at — is comedy gold, and Knight wrings plenty of laughs from her hapless attempts at espionage.
The opposites-attract dynamic is the engine here. Pairing the bumbling would-be spy with a genuinely competent woman gives the banter real spark, and the chaos of their partnership makes the slide into attraction all the more fun to watch.
And it is genuinely steamy — the heat is generous and playful, matching the flirty tone perfectly. If you want a light, funny, high-heat Regency that does not take itself too seriously, this is a delightful choice.
My honest note: A witty, spicy Regency romp with a hilarious hook and real heat — perfect when you want your sapphic historical fun, flirty, and hot.
| Element | In The Worst Spy in London |
|---|---|
| Central relationship | A hopeless would-be spy & the competent woman who upends her |
| Core tropes | Regency spy, opposites attract, comedy, forced proximity, high heat |
| Setting | Regency London — a world of schemes and secrets |
| Heat level | 🌶🌶🌶🌶 (4/5) — steamy and explicit |
| Series | The Luckiest With Love #2 (reads well alone) |
| Content notes | Comedic peril, espionage, explicit content |
How Spicy Is The Worst Spy in London?
This is a high-heat romance. The steam is generous and explicit, and it matches the book’s flirty, fun tone — expect plenty of on-page heat alongside the comedy.
If you love your Regency light, funny, and genuinely spicy, this hits the mark; if you prefer closed-door, this one runs hot.
Who Should Read This Book?
You’ll likely love it if: you want a light, funny, high-heat Regency, a bumbling-heroine hook, opposites-attract banter, and plenty of spice.
You may want to skip it if: you prefer serious, low-heat, or literary historicals — this one is breezy, comedic, and steamy.
In short: a witty, spicy sapphic Regency romp that is pure feel-good fun.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to read the first book in the series?
No — it reads well as a standalone, though book one adds context to the wider world.
Is there a happy ending?
Yes — a fun, satisfying happily-ever-after.
How explicit is it?
High heat — steamy, explicit scenes throughout, in keeping with the flirty tone.
Is it more comedy or romance?
Both — the comedic spy caper and the steamy romance work hand in hand.
Is it truly a sapphic romance?
Yes — it is billed and written as a steamy sapphic Regency romance, with two women at its heart.
If You Loved The Worst Spy in London, Read These Next
If Knight’s witty, spicy romp was your speed, find more like it in our full guide to historical sapphic romance. Readers who love comedy and heat will find more to explore there.
For similar light, funny, high-heat Regencies, try the first book in The Luckiest With Love series and other flirty sapphic capers.
The Bottom Line
The Worst Spy in London is a witty, steamy Regency spy romp with a hilarious hook and plenty of heat. If you want your sapphic historical fun, flirty, and hot, it is well worth reading. Check The Worst Spy in London on Amazon →
The Eikna Overall Ranking
We score every book across eight dimensions to show exactly where it shines. Here is how The Worst Spy in London performs on the Eikna scorecard.
The Evidence Scorecard
Overall — ★★★★½ 4.3/5
- ✓ A fun, spicy crowd-pleaser
- ✓ Hilarious central hook
- ✓ Light and feel-good
- ✓ Well received by readers
Romance — ★★★★ 4.3/5
- ✓ Crackling opposites-attract
- ✓ Flirty banter
- ✓ Playful chemistry
- ✓ A satisfying HEA
Characters — ★★★★ 4.2/5
- ✓ A gloriously inept heroine
- ✓ Competent, charming partner
- ✓ Fun supporting cast
- ✓ Great comic timing
Writing — ★★★★ 4.2/5
- ✓ Witty, breezy prose
- ✓ Sharp comic beats
- ✓ Brisk pacing
- ✓ Effortless fun
Emotional Impact — ★★★½ 3.8/5
- ✓ Warm and feel-good
- ✓ Lighter on angst
- ✓ Charming rather than deep
- ✓ A joyful payoff
Heat Level — ★★★★ 4.0/5
- ✓ Steamy and explicit
- ✓ Generous on-page heat
- ✓ Matches the flirty tone
- ✓ Playful intimacy
Ending — ★★★★ 4.2/5
- ✓ Fun, satisfying HEA
- ✓ Caper resolved
- ✓ True to the tone
- ✓ Leaves you grinning
Re-read Value — ★★★★ 4.1/5
- ✓ A fun comfort read
- ✓ Great mood-lifter
- ✓ Re-read for the laughs
- ✓ A spicy keeper
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