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Lady Madeline "Maddie" Essex, a sharp‑tongued, unwed novelist, ventures into London’s infamous gaming house seeking material for her next book. There she encounters Christian Monteith, the newly titled Earl of Gresham, who is investigating a suspected spy in the same venue—a man who has always been the last person she should have trusted. As Maddie's curiosity draws her deeper into a dangerous conspiracy, Christian must lay his life on the line to keep her safe from a deadly threat that endangers more than just a stolen kiss. Between card tables, class distinctions, and a burgeoning attraction, the story spins a quick‑paced romance entwined with intrigue.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Manda Collins
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