#### An unexpected encounter leads to a passionate affair.. . Beatrice Howard, the widowed Duchess of Castlemare was once considered the jewel of London. Lauded and sought after for her beauty, decorum, and pedigree, Beatrice was also despised for her malicious and petty nature. After a tragic acci
Beautiful Barringtons 4 - The Wager of a Lady
โ Scribed by Ayers, Kathleen
- Book ID
- 111675991
- Year
- 2022
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 179 KB
- Series
- Beautiful Barringtons #4
- Category
- Fiction
- ASIN
- B099NVGTG4
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
The notorious bastard of a duke.
Leo Murphy believes in playing the odds, as long as the house wins. As the owner of Elysium, Londonโs most exclusive gambling hell, Leoโs existence depends on predicting his opponentโs next move. Rarely is he surprised. Until he meets the Lord Masterson's young bride losing at cards.Georgina is beautiful, intelligent, possessed of a razor-sharp wit and a rebellious nature.
She is completely unexpected.
Leo is so struck by Georgina he doesnโt know whether to bed her or befriend her. He decides to do both.
A rebellious young American.
Wed to the scandalous and elderly Lord Masterson, Georgina detests London. Mocked for her accent and her familyโs pedigree, she wants nothing more than to return to New York. When the wickedly attractive Leo Murphy offers to teach her how to play cards, she assumes he merely wishes to admire her bosom. Sheโs half in love with him before the evening ends.
A wager that ruins them both.
One unforgettable night with Leo leaves Georgina compromised in both heart and body. Now sheโs keeping secrets from everyone, especially Leo.
Will he forgive her? Or let Georgina go forever?
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