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Never Trust a Scoundrel
384 pages
A playful, high-stakes game of seduction where the real wager is the heart.
What it feels like
This historical romance delivers a delightfully brisk and tension-filled reading experience, built entirely around the delicious anticipation of a high-stakes wager. The atmosphere is seductive and playful, inviting the reader into a world of scandalous reputations and simmering drawing-room chemistry. The narrative thrives on witty banter and the electric push-and-pull between a determined, independent heroine and a charmingly unrepentant rake. As the battle of wills unfolds, the emotional texture deepens from lighthearted flirtation into a genuine exploration of trust, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to gamble on love. It is a perfect escape for readers who devour classic historical romances where sharp dialogue and undeniable attraction pave the way to a deeply satisfying, hard-won happily ever after.
- Mood
- seductive
- lighthearted
- tension-filled
- Tone
- playful
- witty
- romantic
- scandalous
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- the gamble of love · female autonomy · overcoming reputation · the thrill of temptation
- The writing
- Accessible and dialogue-driven, focusing heavily on witty banter and simmering physical chemistry.
- The arc
- Moves from a defensive battle of wits and wills to a vulnerable surrender to mutual trust and affection.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic historical romances where a spirited heroine goes toe-to-toe with a notorious rake in a high-stakes game of seduction.
Content notes
- gambling
- toxic parent
- loss of agency
About the book
A pact with the devil...Miss Grace Banbury was in shock. Her mother put her up as a prize in a high stakes card game, and now the gentleman who won is ready to claim her! But Grace has other plans. She just needs the dastardly rogue to go along with it...A notorious rake from a scandalous family, Daniel Throckmorten has no use for blushing virgins. Yet there's no denying the attraction for the beauty standing before him, proposing an enticing wager: He will use all his charm and wit to seduce her into his bed...and she only has to resist. If she succeeds, she wins enough funds to secure her own future. If he wins...she'll be his. Daniel has never been so tempted—and he has no intention of losing...
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