Download or read book Scandalous Wager written by Christy Carlyle and published by Entice Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-18 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scandalous Wager is a short, sensual novella of approximately 17,000 words. Set against the backdrop of London's dangerous East End in 1888, Victorian propriety and passions collide when a spinster strikes a scandalous bargain with a detective caught up in the investigation of the Ripper mystery. Elizabeth Ainsworth has decided she will never marry. Years spent on the shelf have taught her plain looks and a distinct lack of ladylike talents won't win a proposal from any of the eligible young constables or inspectors her Detective Chief Inspector father invites to their home. Most of them are too busy staring at her younger, prettier sister anyway. And Lizzy is content to be a spinster, especially if it means she can continue with her charity work in Whitechapel. But she has one lingering regret. She wants to experience passion at least once in her life and, most of all, she wants to experience it with Ian Reed. Detective Inspector Ian Reed has aspirations to ascend the ranks of the Metropolitan Police, and he hopes proving himself to his superior, Detective Chief Inspector Ainsworth, will help him get there. A series of brutal murders plaguing Whitechapel have him working long hours, so when Ainsworth's daughter shows up on his doorstep and offers herself to him, he fears he might be dreaming. Fascinated with Lizzy from the moment he meets her, Ian is determined to spend more than one night in her arms, despite what it might cost both of them.
Download or read book Scandalous Wager Observations of a Wallflower 3 written by Jane Charles and published by Timeless Romance, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-11-13 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Observations of a Wallflower Journal Entry of December 5, 1816 Society can be odd and those within the ton do not always behave as expected. For example, Lady Violet Claxton spent more time in the gardens admiring flowers, plants, and bushes than she did inside any ballroom, and I left London wondering why she preferred roses over bachelors. Though perhaps it’s because she’s grows bored with tedious conversation, as her intelligence is beyond most, she’s pragmatic, and lacks patience when time is wasted. Therefore, a London Season must be trying indeed for someone such as she. Then there was Lord Emory Talbot, Viscount Ferrard, who behaved exactly as one would imagine of a rake. Though he is expected to marry and produce an heir and a spare, Ferrard showed no interest in any lady or miss for longer than an evening. Further, I have it on good authority that he fears any form of commitment, which may explain why he’s not even kept a mistress or settled on a wife. However, rumors have recently reached me that he may no longer have the option of waiting. The details have not been shared, but I’m certain they are drastic as I’m to understand that he is to attend a house party where Lady Violet is in residence. And, I have also learned from the most trusted authority that Ferrard never attends house parties. I cannot begin to imagine how the two might get on when they do finally meet. Will he show interest for no more than a night or will she spend all her time in the gardens avoiding all guests? Regardless of any interaction the two may share, I’m certain nothing will come from their association as I can’t think of two less likely candidates to enter into a courtship.
Download or read book A Scandalous Wager written by Cassandra Samuels and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the Black Raven, she's cold, distant and alone…untouched by the gossip and scorn of her aristocratic peers. Until he enters her house — and her life — then suddenly her icy shell is no match for the heat of attraction... Notorious Widow Lisbeth Carslake, Countess of Blackhurst was acquitted of her husband's murder, but no one believes in her innocence. Known as the Black Raven, bringer of bad luck and death, she is eviscerated by the gossips and mocked in the clubs. She's also the subject of London's most scandalous wager. Oliver Whitely, Earl of Bellamy, needs money, but it takes more than a few drinks to take on The Black Raven Wager. He finds himself drunk, at her house, and—more surprisingly—agreeing to a business proposal at the end of a fire poker. She will let him win the wager, and he will help find her husband's killer before the killer finds her. But business agreements don't mean trust, and Lisbeth certainly doesn't trust Oliver, her body's reaction to him, or her heart. Love may be the biggest gamble of their lives, but is it a wager their hearts can afford to lose?
Download or read book The Scandalous Wager written by Olivia Fontayne and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Scandalous Wager written by Cassandra Samuels and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-22 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the Black Raven, she's cold, distant and alone untouched by the gossip and scorn of her aristocratic peers. Until he enters her house - and her life - then suddenly her icy shell is no match for the heat of attraction ... Notorious Widow Lisbeth Carslake, Countess of Blackhurst was acquitted of her husband's murder, but no one believes in her innocence. Known as the Black Raven, bringer of bad luck and death, she is eviscerated by the gossips and mocked in the clubs. She's also the subject of London's most scandalous wager. Oliver Whitely, Earl of Bellamy, needs money, but it takes more than a few drinks to take on The Black Raven Wager. He finds himself drunk, at her house, and - more surprisingly - agreeing to a business proposal at the end of a fire poker. She will let him win the wager, and he will help find her husband's killer before the killer finds her. But business agreements don't mean trust, and Lisbeth certainly doesn't trust Oliver, her body's reaction to him, or her heart. Love may be the biggest gamble of their lives, but is it a wager their hearts can afford to lose?
Download or read book The Scoundrel s Wager A Scandalous Hidden Disguise Historical Regency Romance written by Laura A. Barnes and published by Laura A. Barnes. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this steamy hidden disguise romance by International Bestselling regency author Laura A. Barnes ... A wager on a young lady’s virtue leads to… She wanted to seek revenge against the gentlemen who ruined her father. He desired to earn her love. Can he strike a new wager to entice her into his arms forever? Devon Holdenburg cannot remember a time when he hadn’t been in love with Kathleen Beckwith. At his every attempt to court her, she waylaid him with her fiery exchanges. As he kisses the words from her lips, Devon strokes the flames of their passion higher. Can Devon convince Kathleen of his love? Ever since her family’s ruination, Lady Kathleen Beckwith had set out to expose Devon Holdenburg as a scoundrel to the Ton. However, her mother had different plans by throwing Kathleen in his path at every opportunity. With whispers of seduction and passionate kisses, will Kathleen be able to fight off Devon’s charms? A few years past, Devon won a wager on Kathleen’s innocence. He only joined the game to protect Kathleen from an evil lord. Kathleen not aware of the true nature of the bet from that game, entices the two lords who destroyed her father into a new game with higher stakes. As their story unfolds, so do the lies and deceit surrounding them. When they place their final wager, will Devon and Kathleen confess their true love? Or will their past leave a cloud of doubt hanging over them forever? The Scoundrel’s Wager is the fourth novel in the Tricking the Scoundrel series. For fans of Ava Devlin, Jennifer Monroe, or Cerise DeLand, this is romance where hidden disguises and scandalous interludes attempt to cover the secrets between two lovers. If you enjoy the makings of a good wager, then you will love the stakes of Devon and Kathleen’s courtship. Enjoy!
Download or read book A Scandalous Wager written by Bess Willingham and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ivy Littleton swore off the idea of marriage because of her parents' unhappy union--but it didn't stop her flirtatious streak. When her best friend challenges her to steal a smile and a kiss from an attractive stranger, she agrees--but she doesn't expect to fall in love.
Download or read book Never Bet a Duke written by Alyssa Drake and published by Seductive Quill LLC. This book was released on 2023-09-19 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every lady has want of a scandal…unless it results in murder. To escape her stepmother’s matrimonial plans, Nora sets a risqué wager with Merritt, Duke of Roxburghe; if he can’t find her a suitable match by the year’s end, he must provide her with financial freedom. But if she loses, she must publicly destroy Tabitha Philbert’s reputation...and her own. Rescued by Nora before the marriage trap could spring, Merritt views their agreement as an opportunity to exact revenge on Tabitha for arranging the deceitful scheme. However, after their bet is discovered, Nora’s intended fiancé—and his scheming sister, Tabitha—set out to ruin Merritt. When her fiancé is discovered with a knife protruding from his chest, Nora is accused of murder and arrested, and not even Merritt’s powerful influence can save her from the gallows. A captivating mixture of Tessa Dare’s witty banter and Amanda Quick’s steamy suspense that plunges the reader into a shocking historical mystery. Buy now to find out why one should Never Bet a Duke!
Download or read book One Night of Scandal written by Nicola Cornick and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2009-05-06 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deborah Stratton is a respectable widow--or so the inhabitants of the Midwinter villages believe. But she hides a secret that means she'll never marry again.... Lord Richard Kestrel is London's most notorious rake, a dangerous man to be around, a man who has already shockingly offered to make Deborah his mistress. Now Richard has come to realize it is Deborah's hand in marriage he wants--but not before they share one night of scandal....
Download or read book All I Want for Christmas is a Wayward Duke written by Dawn Brower and published by Monarchal Glenn Press. This book was released on 2023-11-07 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wayward Dukes’ Alliance. A wayward duke is “difficult to control or predict”. The “hero” is either be a duke or expected to inherit a dukedom. None of these dukes want to be trapped by marriage and form a pact to help each avoid matrimony by any means necessary. This Christmas the Wayward Dukes' resolve is tested. Can their alliance hold true, or will the magic of the holiday be too much for even them to resist. One by one they will fall. It's only a matter of how hard and fast they will succumb to the one woman they're destined to love. All their ladies want for Christmas is their own wayward duke, and they are each determined to have their wish fulfilled. Seven Christmas stories in the Wayward Dukes' Alliance in one book. Her Duke to Savor by Dawn Brower Unwrapping the Duke by Jane Charles Never Beg a Duke by Alyssa Drake Wish Upon a Christmas Duke by Amanda Mariel A Duke for December by Nadine Millard What the Duke Desires by Ari Thatcher Boxing with My Duke by Anna St. Claire
Download or read book Craven House Collection written by Christina McKnight and published by La Loma Elite Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 1000 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book His Mistletoe Wager written by Virginia Heath and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rake’s wager to steal kisses from a sullen lady yields an unexpected payoff in this Christmas Regency romance. Notorious rake Henry Stuart, Earl of Redbridge, is certain he’ll win his Christmas bet—until he learns he’ll be stealing Lady Elizabeth Wilding’s kisses. A woman who refuses to be charmed! Once jilted, Lizzie must guard her heart, because the ton is unaware of her scandalous secret—her son! Despite their increasing attraction, she can’t risk the persistent Hal bringing down her defenses. But when her former fiancé returns, Lizzie realizes that perhaps Hal’s the one man she can trust—with her heart and her son . . .
Download or read book Every Scandalous Secret written by Gayle Callen and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Callen’s forte: entangle readers in a tale that’s delightfully sexy, fast paced and filled with engaging characters who hold your interest until the end.” —Romantic Times “[She’s] guaranteed to take your breath away.” —Christina Dodd Every Scandalous Secret is revealed in the third book in Gayle Callen’s deliciously wicked historical romance trilogy about three inquisitive Victorian English gentlemen and their pursuit of the unknown model who posed for the shocking painting adorning the wall of their exclusive London club. This final chapter passionately unites a handsome, unrepentant rogue and an exquisite spinster artist, and fervent fans of Samantha James and Loretta Chase will most certainly want to be on hand when the romantic sparks start to fly.
Download or read book To Please a Lady written by Susan Johnson and published by Bantam. This book was released on 1999 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a follow-up to Johnson's bestseller, "Outlaw, " Robbie Carre, a dashing rogue who was forced to leave Scotland and the woman he loved, returns to Scotland to reclaim all that he was forced to leave behind . . . including the beautiful Roxane.
Download or read book To Dare the Duke of Dangerfield written by Bronwen Anne Evans and published by Bronwen Evans. This book was released on 2012 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let the Wicked Wagers Begin... Lady Caitlin Southall's temper has finally got the better of her. She's challenged Harlow Telford, the Duke of Dangerfield, the most notorious rake in all of England, to a wager. She wants her house back. The one her destitute father lost to Dangerfield in a card game. But if she doesn't win their bet, she not only loses her home, she loses her dignity and pride and damn it all, maybe her heart... For the handsome Duke has decreed, when he wins, she must spend the night in his bed. Harlow Telford is amused by his hellion neighbor, Caitlin, or Cate to her friends, who seem to encompass everyone on earth except him. When she bursts into one of his private gatherings, he mistakes her for the entertainment. Her slap across his face sets him straight and raises the absurd desire to seduce the unconventional beauty into his bed. When she issues her daft challenge to win back her father's pile of rubble, the terms are set. And he'll do anything to win?except fall in love... A 39,000 word, Regency romance novella.
Download or read book To Wed a Wild Lord written by Sabrina Jeffries and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-07-25 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With her signature “sense of humor and delightfully delicious sensuality” (Romantic Times Book Reviews), New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries continues the sizzling Hellions of Halstead Hall series following the dark, dangerous, and dashing Lord Gabriel Sharpe. Daredevil Lord Gabriel Sharpe knows he must marry in order to inherit his grandmother’s inheritance. But he does not expect his chance at marriage would appear in the feisty form of Virginia Waverly. Ever since her brother died racing Lord Gabriel, Virginia has yearned to get her revenge by beating him at his own game. But when she challenges him to a race, Gabriel counters with a marriage proposal. After all, he knows Virginia is in dire financial straits—so why not marry her and solve both of their problems? Virginia insists she’s appalled by his proposal, but her response to his scorching kisses says otherwise. And when the two of them begin to unravel the truth behind her brother’s death, Gabriel takes the greatest gamble of all, offering the courageous beauty something more precious than any inheritance—true love.
Download or read book The Scandal in Kissing an Heir written by Sophie Barnes and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-12-31 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He is the next Marquess of Wolvington . . . She is a lady with nothing but beauty and wits . . . Together they share a forbidden kiss . Lady Rebecca is determined to find a husband on her own terms, rather than marry any of the aging suitors her greedy aunt and uncle foist upon her. Her chance comes at the Kingsborough Ball, where she meets several potential grooms . . . yet no one compares to the dangerously handsome Daniel Neville. Notorious rake and heir to the Marquess of Wolvington, Daniel Neville is in need of a bride, but finding a lady who’s willing to accept his past is an entirely different matter. When he spies a stunning woman across the ballroom, Daniel believes he’s found her . . . until scandal erupts around them. How can he convince Rebecca to take a chance on him . . . and on the love that could be theirs forever after?
