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By day, she shows off the accomplishments she learned to entrap a husband. By night, he teaches her what a man really wants.
Socialite Lady Sophie has no intention of marrying… until her uncle's death means certain bankruptcy. Her family are certain that if wealthy Mr. Marmaduke Bains is shown her ladylike accomplishments, he’ll propose.
Sophie is less convinced.
First, her accomplishments are faked.
Second, though he makes her heart race, she’s had nothing but sarcasm and teasing from her friend’s elder brother.
A “chance” nighttime meeting reveals the scheme and Mr. Bains - Duke - proposes a wager: if by New Year Sophie can master talents a man really wants in a wife, he’ll marry her. If she doesn’t enjoy their lessons, he’ll gift her ten thousand pounds.
By day, Sophie demonstrates her genteel accomplishments. By night, Duke acts out her scandalous fantasies. Lines blur between winning and losing, real and pretend, and love and hate as the clock ticks down…
A spicy Regency Enemies to Lovers snowed-in romance, with a meddling family, best friend’s brother, steamy scenes to make your cheeks heat, and Happily Ever After.
Genre: Historical Romance
Socialite Lady Sophie has no intention of marrying… until her uncle's death means certain bankruptcy. Her family are certain that if wealthy Mr. Marmaduke Bains is shown her ladylike accomplishments, he’ll propose.
Sophie is less convinced.
First, her accomplishments are faked.
Second, though he makes her heart race, she’s had nothing but sarcasm and teasing from her friend’s elder brother.
A “chance” nighttime meeting reveals the scheme and Mr. Bains - Duke - proposes a wager: if by New Year Sophie can master talents a man really wants in a wife, he’ll marry her. If she doesn’t enjoy their lessons, he’ll gift her ten thousand pounds.
By day, Sophie demonstrates her genteel accomplishments. By night, Duke acts out her scandalous fantasies. Lines blur between winning and losing, real and pretend, and love and hate as the clock ticks down…
A spicy Regency Enemies to Lovers snowed-in romance, with a meddling family, best friend’s brother, steamy scenes to make your cheeks heat, and Happily Ever After.
Genre: Historical Romance
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