First published 2012
Lord Jarret Sharpe has never met a gamble he could refuse. The notorious wagerer thrives on risk and finds himself drawn to increasingly bold challenges. When he encounters the beautiful Annabel Lake, she presents an irresistible proposition that goes far beyond his usual card games and horse races. The two enter into a daring bet that seems straightforward enough on the surface. Jarret believes he understands the stakes and feels confident in his ability to emerge victorious as he always has before. Yet as their wager unfolds, he discovers that this particular game operates by entirely different rules than any he has played. What began as another amusing diversion becomes something far more serious and unpredictable. The prize he thought he was competing for pales in comparison to what he truly stands to lose. Annabel proves to be a more formidable opponent than he anticipated, and their contest forces Jarret to confront feelings he never expected to experience. The greatest risk is not to his reputation or his fortune, but to the heart he never believed could be captured.
Genres: romance, adult-fiction, historical-romance, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes-bet
Period: 19th-century
400 pages · Paperback · LYX