There’s no such thing as luck…
Once a lady, reduced to a governess, Emilia Greene is desperate. The child in her care has been left orphaned and penniless, and Emilia will do anything to protect her—even track down the girl’s only relation. That man would be the next Viscount Sydenham, and surely he’ll be gentleman enough to take care of his cousin.
Or scruples…
Unfortunately, that man is Nicholas Dashwood, the dangerously attractive owner of the notorious Vega Club. He’s no gentleman, and he doesn’t want a title. What Nick needs… is a governess, for his younger sister.
When your heart is at stake
Their precarious bargain throws them together in unsettling proximity, until neither can deny their attraction to each other. But Nick has enemies, and Emilia has secrets, and taking a gamble on happily-ever-after could cost them everything.
Release Date: Jun 27, 2023
Series: The Wagers of Sin
Book: 4
Heat Level: Sensual
Publisher: Caroline Linden
Price: $3.99
Tropes: Governess, Spinster, Anti-Hero, Unexpected Title, Forced Proximity, Protector-ish
Emilia Greene is desperate to protect a child in her care that has been left orphaned and penniless. She has tracked down the girl’s only relation and is willing to help him claim his title if he’ll provide for his young cousin. Unfortunately, Nicholas Dashwood, a notorious club owner, is no gentleman and doesn’t want a title. What Nick needs is a favor…Can the two make a bargain without wagering their hearts?
This is the fourth book in the Wagers of Sin series. Nick is the owner of the Vega Club, which features in the other stories. This book works as a stand-alone, but the other couples make a small appearance.
The storytelling was great, and I read most of the book in one day. It jumps right into the action, with Emilia approaching Nick with an offer she believes he cannot refuse. But refuse he does…at least initially. I found these characters immensely likable and believed in their chemistry. I thought there were some interesting secrets, and I liked how their individual pasts were revealed. This book is definitely a keeper.
~ Leslie
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