First published 2011
Virginia Waverly burns for revenge against Lord Gabriel Sharpe, the reckless nobleman whose racing killed her brother Roger. She challenges the notorious "Angel of Death" to a race, determined to beat him at his own dangerous sport. Gabriel counters her challenge with an unexpected marriage proposal. He needs a wife to satisfy his grandmother's ultimatum, and Virginia needs money to escape her financial troubles. Virginia claims his offer appalls her, yet she responds to his kisses with surprising passion. As the unlikely pair investigates the true circumstances behind Roger's fatal accident, they uncover secrets that change everything. Gabriel finds himself wagering more than money or reputation. He risks his guarded heart on a woman who has every reason to hate him.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, historical-romance, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, marriage-of-convenience
Period: 19th-century
384 pages · ebook · Pocket Books