One Wanton Wager

One Wanton Wager
Author: Amanda Mariel
Publisher: Brook Ridge Press
Total Pages: 112
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Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In the realm of Regency society, where desire is a dangerous game, One Wanton Wager follows Viscountess Gilford, Daphne Summerville, and the audacious Earl of Brunsford, Alex Beauchamp, as their clash of wills and magnetic attraction ignite a tempestuous love affair. Amidst stolen kisses and a perilous wager, they must navigate the treacherous waters of their hearts, discovering if a rogue's pursuit can lead to an everlasting love that defies all odds. In a world where desire ignites with a single touch, the Regency saga of the A Castle Romance series continues with a tale of tempestuous hearts and daring wagers. Delve into the captivating story of One Wanton Wager as passion collides with pride, and love's flames are fanned by the winds of fate. Daphne the widowed Viscountess Gilford, finds herself ensnared in a web of familial obligations and societal expectations. No longer content to live off the charity of her late husband's family, she resolves to chart her own path. Seeking a husband becomes her mission, though an alluring obstacle stands in her way—a rogue whose charms are as dangerous as they are undeniable. Alex Beauchamp, the audacious Earl of Brunsford, is a man with a reputation for charming his way into the hearts of women. From the instant his eyes meet Daphne's, he is captivated by the fire within her. However, his intentions are far from noble; he envisions her as a willing companion to his illicit desires. But Daphne is no damsel to be swayed by a rogue's empty promises, and she rebuffs his advances with an unyielding spirit. Undeterred, Alex devises a daring proposition—an irresistible wager that could forever alter the course of their lives. He offers to secure Daphne's future if she grants him the privilege of pursuing her affections, albeit in secret. The stakes are set, the challenge accepted, and the rules clear: each stolen kiss shared between them fuels the spark of a hidden passion. As their game of hearts unfolds, Daphne and Alex dance upon the precipice of danger and desire. Yet, behind the veil of their entangled hearts, a storm of emotions brews, threatening to shatter the delicate balance they've crafted. With each stolen moment, they risk unraveling the very fabric of their souls. In One Wanton Wager love's recklessness collides with reason, and the tempest of their emotions threatens to consume them whole. Can a wager born of mischief and longing transform into a love that defies all odds? Join Daphne and Alex as they navigate the treacherous waters of their hearts, and discover if a rogue's pursuit can lead to a love everlasting. In the game of hearts, desire becomes a dangerous wager, and love's flames are fanned by fate's daring hand. Get ready to be swept away as One Wanton Wager beckons you into a Regency world where passion collides with pride.

Wanton Wager

Wanton Wager
Author: Christy Carlyle
Publisher: Windtree Press
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2014-06-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1940064775

Set against the backdrop of Victorian London's dangerous East End, a young woman's disappearance brings together a wounded war veteran and the one woman who can see beyond his scars. As a probationary nurse at Whitechapel’s Samaritan Hospital, Ada Hamilton is required to remain unmarried and devote her energies to helping those in need, but when her sister goes missing, she becomes obsessed with solving the mystery of her disappearance. A menacing aristocrat may hold the answers, but it is his friend, scarred Afghan War veteran William Selsby, a man with questionable intentions and haunting grey eyes, who may hold the key to her heart. William Selsby returned wounded and broken from Afghanistan to find his betrothed married to another man. Eight years later, desperate for a woman’s touch, he accepts a wager from a debauched nobleman, winning the chance to take the man’s mistress off his hands. But the woman he encounters in Whitechapel overturns all his expectations and may be the one person who can see something worth cherishing in the man he has become, wounds and all.

Her Wanton Wager (Hot Historical Romance and Mystery)

Her Wanton Wager (Hot Historical Romance and Mystery)
Author: Grace Callaway
Publisher: Grace Callaway Books
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2014-06-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1939537002

A #1 Bestselling Regency Romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Grace Callaway A game of seduction. An epic battle of wits. In this steamy enemies to lovers romance, the winner takes all... "Fun, sexy and very enjoyable!" --Five-star review from Love Romance Passion “Naughty and romantic, this is not your cookie cutter romance.” -Kathy, Goodreads A Wager She Can't Afford to Lose When her brother falls into the clutches of gamester Gavin Hunt, feisty heiress Persephone Fines will do whatever it takes to save him. Hunt offers her an outrageous proposition: he will release her brother… if she can resist six nights of seduction. Can she withstand the scoundrel's wicked charm—and the shocking desire he rouses with each touch? A Bet He's Determined to Win A product of London’s violent stews, Gavin Hunt has clawed his way to success and power. Now he will stop at nothing to achieve his life-long goal: revenge upon the man who betrayed him. He plans to seduce his enemy’s sister… but doesn't count on losing his heart. Will he give up his need for vengeance—or risk forsaking the only woman he’s ever loved? From Six Nights... to Forever As the battle of the sexes rages on and seduction flares into uncontrollable passion, Gavin and Percy must also fight a hidden enemy. Only by trusting one another can they defeat the threats of past and present. In this high-stakes game of love versus sin, what will be the outcome of… Her Wanton Wager? Grace's books feature hot historical romance, fun and feel-good happily ever afters, and exciting mystery and adventure. Her books are standalones which can also be enjoyed as part of her interconnected series set in the same universe. Mayhem in Mayfair series (hot Regency romance): Her Husband's Harlot (Helena & Nicholas) Her Wanton Wager (Percy & Gavin) Her Protector's Pleasure (Marianne & Ambrose) Her Prodigal Passion (Charity & Paul) Heart of Enquiry (Kent family saga) series (hot historical romance): Prequel Novella: The Widow Vanishes (Will & Annabel) The Duke Who Knew Too Much (Alaric & Emma) M is for Marquess (Gabriel & Thea) The Lady Who Came in from the Cold (Marcus & Penny) The Viscount Always Knocks Twice (Richard & Violet) Never Say Never to an Earl (Sinjin & Polly) The Gentleman Who Loved Me (Andrew & Primrose) Game of Dukes series (hot Victorian romance): The Duke Identity (Harry & Tessa) Enter the Duke (Ransom & Maggie) Regarding the Duke (Garrity & Gabby) The Duke Redemption (Wick & Beatrice) The Return of the Duke (Knight & Fancy) Lady Charlotte's Society of Angels series (hot Victorian romance): Olivia and the Masked Duke (Olivia & Ben, Preorder today!) Pippa and the Prince of Secrets (Pippa & Cullen) Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl (Fiona & Thomas) Glory and the Master of Shadows (Glory and Wei) Charlotte and the Seductive Spymaster (Preorder available)

Ladies and Scoundrels: Volume Two

Ladies and Scoundrels: Volume Two
Author: Amanda Mariel
Publisher: Brook Ridge Press
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Get carried away in the final two novellas of the Ladies and Scoundrels series. These previous released, bestselling romances of love, loss, and redemption will keep you enthralled and leave you satisfied. Scandalous Wallflower A wallflower by nature, Jane long ago accepted she would become a spinster. Perhaps such a fate was for the best. After all she’d witnessed firsthand how miserable marriage could make a lady. After Caleb Wesley, The Earl of Keery, failed to protect the one person who’d counted on him, he embraced his role of blackguard. He holds his vices close-light skirts, gambling, and liquor-and has no intention of giving them up. Two people brought together through an unwanted circumstance discover something neither one believed they'd ever have. Can they let go of their old hurts and beliefs long enough to embrace the gift fate bestowed upon them? Scandalous Liaison In her youth, Grace Stratton, the Duchess of Abernathy, gave her heart to Lewis Duffield, an American plantation owner. Family duty tore them apart as she was required to wed another man. After years of being widowed, Grace finds herself alone with Lewis and their old flames rekindle, but can they recapture the all consuming love they once shared?

Lady Charlotte's Society of Angels Complete Series Box Set (Books 1 - 5 + Bonus Novella)

Lady Charlotte's Society of Angels Complete Series Box Set (Books 1 - 5 + Bonus Novella)
Author: Grace Callaway
Publisher: Grace Callaway
Total Pages: 2072
Release: 2024-10-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 196095637X

For the first time, all five books in USA Today Bestseller Grace Callaway's multi award-winning steamy historical romance series are available in one box set...with a bonus holiday novella! Join Lady Charlie's "Angels" as these lady detectives solve mysteries, have fun adventures, and find their passionate soul mates... "The Queen of Steam in Historical Romance." -Romance Library “A very hot and perfectly paced page turner." -NPR "A beautiful storyline, intense passion, and unforgettable characters." -Reading Rebel Reviews Olivia and the Masked Duke Spirited debutante Lady Olivia McLeod has two interests: solving mysteries and winning the love of her rescuer and older secret crush, Ben Wodehouse, the infamous Duke of Hadleigh. Livy is thrilled to join Lady Charlotte Fayne’s covert investigative agency and dedicates herself to solving a deadly case; little does she realize that the path to danger will also lead to her heart’s deepest desire. Pippa and the Prince of Secrets Beautiful widow Pippa, the Countess of Longmere, has sworn off love, but everything changes when her work as a lady detective leads her to a man from her past: scarred Timothy Cullen, now a powerful leader of the London underworld. A steamy Beauty and the Beast romance! Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl When her family forbids her from being a lady investigator, spirited Fiona Garrity decides that marrying Thomas Morgan, the widowed and enigmatic Earl of Hawksmoor, may be her only ticket to freedom. Fiery passion and unexpected love threatens the negotiated rules of Fiona and Hawk’s marriage. Will their marriage of convenience survive when their secret lives collide? Glory and the Master of Shadows Lady Glory Cavendish wants stoic master fighter Wei Chen to take her on as a pupil, but their training ignites a sizzling forbidden attraction. As they embark on a case that unravels the secrets of Wei's past, the pair must fight the shadows together for their chance at happily ever after. Charlotte and the Seductive Spymaster Widow Lady Charlotte Fayne, the founder of a society of lady detectives, has dedicated herself to helping women in need. Her latest case resurrects secrets from her own past, and now she must choose between a dashing new suitor and a seductive second chance romance. Choosing who to trust and who to love will prove to be Charlie’s most perilous mission yet. ...plus Bonus Holiday Novella, Mrs. Peabody and the Unexpected Duke! *** Other Box Sets by Grace Callaway Mayhem in Mayfair Quartet: The Complete Series Heart of Enquiry (Kents) Complete Series: Books 1-6 + Bonus Novella Game of Dukes Complete Series Box Set: Books 1-5 + Bonus Holiday Story

Scandalized by a Rogue's Kiss

Scandalized by a Rogue's Kiss
Author: Amanda Mariel
Publisher: Brook Ridge Press
Total Pages: 96
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Genre: Fiction
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Bradford Seymour, the roguish Lord Greenwich, is renowned for his devil-may-care demeanor and heart seemingly encased in ice. Skye Campbell, the widowed Lady Hampton, on the other hand, is a spirited beauty with a penchant for mischief. These two seemingly opposite souls are destined to collide in an unexpected way. As the snow blankets the countryside in a picturesque English village, a fortuitous twist of fate traps Bradford and Skye together at the cozy Rosewood Inn for the most enchanting time of the year—Christmas. Forced into close quarters, their differences become glaringly evident, and the sparks that fly are not just from the crackling fireplace. Amidst the warmth of yuletide celebrations and the magic of a white Christmas, Skye and Bradford discover that beneath the icy facade, there lies a heart yearning for love, and behind the fiery exterior, there's a longing for understanding. Can the spirit of Christmas work its miracles, thawing their hearts and bringing together two souls who are seemingly as different as night and day? Escape to a wintry world of love, laughter, and unexpected romance in this Regency Christmas tale, where the icy lord and the fiery lady will discover that love knows no season and that beneath the mistletoe, anything is possible.

When a Lady Loves a Rogue: A Regency Romance Collection

When a Lady Loves a Rogue: A Regency Romance Collection
Author: Amanda Mariel
Publisher: Brook Ridge Press
Total Pages: 264
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Indulge in a world of whispered passions and forbidden trysts, where love's delicate waltz defies the boundaries of Regency society. Discover a world of passion, intrigue, and irresistible romance in this captivating 4-book boxset collection set in the elegant Regency era. Immerse yourself in the lives of four extraordinary couples as they navigate the delicate intricacies of society, defy conventions, and risk everything for a chance at true love. Book 1: Forever My Rogue Lady Annabelle Lindlow believes in the power of a rose quartz to guide her to love, but when she crosses paths with the notorious Duke of Rutland, her heart's desires become entangled with a man she should avoid. Can she trust the whispers of her heart over the dictates of society? Book 2: One Moonlit Tryst Lady Tabitha Pemberton's plans for an unburdened debut season are thrown into turmoil when a scandalous letter reveals a passionate connection between her and the magnetic Earl of Harcourt. As their forbidden attraction deepens, they must choose between love and reputation, defying a world that demands conformity. Book 3: Christmas in the Duke's Embrace Rescued from near death, Lady Marina Ellis finds unexpected salvation in the arms of Evan Lockhart, an enigmatic duke. As Christmas approaches, their bond grows stronger, but can they overcome their pasts and seize the chance at a love worth risking everything for? Book 4: Courting Temptation Tabetha Barkley's life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes a maid in the Duke of Devon's household, and her heart falls for the charming footman, Thomas Kingston. Forbidden by their stations, they must choose between duty and desire, and fight for a future that defies social boundaries. Indulge in the enchanting tales of four couples as they navigate society's expectations, embrace their hearts' true desires, and dance along the edge of love and temptation. Lose yourself in this Regency Romance Collection where passion knows no bounds and love's delicate waltz sweeps you away to another time. Fall in love with love itself as you delve into the pages of When a Lady Loves a Rogue. These four Regency romance novels prove that true love is worth every risk, every challenge, and every moment of heart-fluttering anticipation

A Rogue's Kiss

A Rogue's Kiss
Author: Amanda Mariel
Publisher: Brook Ridge Press
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2024-01-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the heart of Regency-era England with the A Rogue's Kiss Series Box Set. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world where spirited heroines and captivating rogues challenge societal norms, confront their pasts, and discover the transformative power of love. Book 1: Her Perfect Rogue Julia Honeyfield's world shatters, leading her to an unexpected liaison with Charles, Duke of Selkirk. Forbidden desires smolder, and passion tests propriety as they navigate a treacherous path, forging unbreakable bonds that defy tradition. Book 2: His Perfect Hellion Marquess Gulliver and Lady Constantine Hartley find love and liberation amidst the strict world of Regency society. Their undeniable attraction sparks mutual fascination as they navigate societal expectations, forging a connection that defies convention and beckons toward true love. Book 3: This Rogue of Mine Lady Cordelia Daventry and notorious rogue Nathaniel Lowell, Viscount Wolverton, discover a forbidden passion that propels them into a clash of honor, desire, and transformative love. Navigating the expectations surrounding them, they must bridge the gap between understanding and commitment to forge a shared destiny. Book 4: Her Perfect Scoundrel Lady Celia Kendal and the captivating Marquess of Crawford must navigate secrets of the heart and a shared past to embrace true love. In a collision of past missteps and present desires, they unearth the strength to rewrite their story and claim a shared future. Indulge in this box set and lose yourself in a world of passion, courage, and redemption as these brazen heroines and captivating heroes rewrite their destinies. The A Rogue's Kiss Series is a celebration of love that transcends boundaries and captures the true essence of romance in the Regency era.

Fabled Love

Fabled Love
Author: Amanda Mariel
Publisher: Brook Ridge Press
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2024-01-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Step into a world of enchantment and romance in the captivating Fairytale Regency Romance series, Fabled Love. Explore the lives of daring heroines and honorable heroes as they navigate the intricate dance of love and societal expectations in the Regency era. From humble seamstresses defying class boundaries to scarred lords seeking redemption, each novel weaves a tale of passion, resilience, and the triumph of love over adversity. Come along on a journey through captivating stories where fairytale dreams and historical romance entwine, proving that even in the most rigid of circumstances, true love can flourish against all odds. This collection includes all four books in the Fabled Love series: Book 1: Enchanted by the Earl Book 2: Captivated by the Captain Book 3: Enticed by Lady Elianna Book 4: Delighted by the Duke From Dukes to seamstresses Fabled Love weaves tales of enchantment, and unexpected love as spirited ladies and swoon-worthy heroes find their hearts entangled in Regency England.

If It's Love: Hoyden Meets Marquess

If It's Love: Hoyden Meets Marquess
Author: Amanda Mariel
Publisher: Brook Ridge Press
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2020-12-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A hellion determined to live life to the fullest… Lady Hannah Blakey thrives on the thrill of gaming, the rush of horse racing, and the allure of fine scotch. Marriage is the last thing on her mind, much to her brother's frustration. She defies his demands at every turn, embracing a life of adventure and independence. A man bound by friendship… Graham Fulton, Marquess Ramsbury, is stunned when he discovers Lady Hannah Blakey, his best friend's spirited sister, disguised as a man and immersed in a high-stakes card game at one of London's most notorious clubs. Driven by loyalty and concern, he escorts the daring lady home, unaware that this encounter is only the beginning. A dangerous attraction… Hannah never expected to be captivated by Ramsbury, yet she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him. This newfound desire threatens her cherished freedom, but resisting it proves impossible. One stolen kiss ignites a passion neither can deny, but will Hannah dare to surrender to her heart's longing?