[Brides of Cottenham 02] • A Tempting Wager (Brides of Cottenham Book 2)

Luis Lemont, Viscount Durham, has had enough of working to hide his father’s gambling losses. When the Earl’s latest ploy sees him married to a beautiful, if eccentric, widowed Countess, he knows he’s got to find a permanent solution. But as her enticing wiles threaten to ensnare his heart, his hopes of a quiet separation from his new wife wane. It might be easier to face-off with London’s most powerful loan shark.

Marriage wasn’t quite what Margaret Vandemere, Countess Claremont, expected. When she’s widowed after only three years, she knows she’s been given a second chance to choose wisely. Unfortunately, Margaret has never been known for rational decisions. When a dashing stranger comes to her rescue on a country road, her impatient heart pushes her into a hasty marriage. Not willing to admit her lack of judgment, Margaret decides to set about seducing her husband in hopes of finding the true love she desires.

"A Tempting Wager” is a steamy Regency historical romance. It is a standalone romance with a guaranteed HEA and no cliffhangers. A great read for those who enjoy arranged marriages gone right and second chance romances.