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Grace Banbury’s mother, desperate and out of options, puts her daughter up as a prize for a dangerous high‑stakes card game. The gentleman who wins is famed for his rakish charm and ruthless reputation. In a bold move, Grace offers him a daring wager: use his wit and allure to tempt her into his bed, and if she wins, she will gain the funds to secure her future; if he wins, she will become his. With greed and affection colliding, the unlikely pair must navigate temptation, scandal, and the treacherous court of high‑stakes gambling.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Gayle Callen
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