Description: Wicked Wager by Beverley Oakley A handsome libertine agrees to ruin the virtue of societys darling in order to win the favour of his unscrupulous ladylove. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When Lord Peregrine accepts a wager to win the favour of his unscrupulous ladylove, he does not expect to fall in love with the woman he promises to ruin.Nor does he question the reasons behind the wager.Its enough to have proof that the supposedly virtuous Miss Celeste Rosington does not deserve her position as societys darling. When beautiful, virtuous Celeste Rosington disguises herself to aid her future husband, she inadvertently finds herself in the arms of notorious libertine, Lord Peregrine.Bound to an arranged marriage with her cousin, Raphael, since childhood, Celeste is disconcerted by her attraction to dashing Lord Peregrine as she works to reclaim an item Raphael insists is his.Despite her attempts at discretion, Celestes reputation is suddenly the talk of the town.Someone, she realises, wishes to see her ruined.But who? And why?As Celeste questions the bonds of loyalty shes taken for granted, she must decide if dashing Lord Peregrine is friend or foe.Dare she take a chance on love when misplacing her allegiance could come at the cost of her life? Author Biography Beverley Oakley is the award-winning, best-selling author of more than 26 Regency, Victorian and Georgian-set romance full of passion and laced with mystery and intrigue. Born in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, she married the handsome bush pilot she met in Botswana while managing a safari lodge and has spent the rest of her life as a trailing spouse doing what she loves most: writing books from sweet to steamy; and from humorous to historical romantic suspense. You can read more at Review "Another winner from the pen of Beverly Oakley. I literally couldnt put it down and read it in one sitting. When Lord Peregrine and Lady Xenia make a wager on whether Perry can seduce Celeste then ruin her, he sets out to do that only to find that he is falling in love with her. Celest is scheduled to marry her cousin Raphael then move to Jamaica, but she wants out of the agreement because she doesnt love him. Along with all of that there is a secret that can get someone killed, intrigue, and more cunning lies that can ruin all kinds of people. I loved it! " Kindle Reviewer Long Description Can innocence survive the machinations of a malevolent society beauty and a charismatic rake? Two weeks before her nuptials to her cold, harsh cousin, virtuous Celeste Rosington finds herself in the arms of notorious libertine, Lord Peregrine. The unexpected encounter is, at first, shocking, but as Peregrines charm weaves its magic, becomes a welcome distraction from Celestes troubles. Isnt she already the subject of whispers due to her involvement in the mysterious disappearance of a wealthy plantation magnate - a role orchestrated by her demanding husband-to-be? A role in which Celeste had failed spectacularly. Nevertheless, Celeste has no intention of sacrificing all of her scruples for a man she knows is only toying with her. One kiss from handsome, charismatic Viscount Peregrine will surely be enough to give her the strength to fulfil her marital obligations? But what if one kiss is not enough? With her reputation in the balance, Celeste must navigate the treacherous waters of envy, intrigue and deadly secrets, unaware shes the unwitting pawn in a wicked wager between a ruthless society beauty and delicious, dissolute Lord Peregrine. Could Peregrine really be a party to such perfidious plans? Will his reckless charm be the final undoing of a young woman once respected for her virtue and piety? Or will Peregrine discover that true love is more powerful than greed and ambition in time to save Celeste from the terrible fate that otherwise awaits her? *** Reviews "Cloaked in mystery and dark agendas Wicked Wager...is a wonderful expedition into intrigue and romance! Nothing is as it seems in this book and as the story evolved clues and romance built." Jenerated Reviews. "The author knows how to weave a web full of mystery and suspense, and I had a great time relating to the heroine. Wicked Wager isnt the typical historical romance, its very complex and intense." Amazon Reader "A great novel about a lord who is bored and likes playing games, especially when there are women involved. The game playing is fun and the romantic aspect is great." Amazon Reader If you enjoyed the intrigue, wit and high drama of Dangerous Liaisons, youll love Wicked Wager. Details ISBN0648405958 Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 0648405958 ISBN-13 9780648405955 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-05-06 Author Beverley Oakley Imprint Sani Publishing Publisher Sani Publishing Series Number 1 Pages 258 UK Release Date 2019-05-06 Series Georgian Mystery Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129979714;
Price: 38.76 AUD
Location: Melbourne
End Time: 2025-01-09T20:13:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.34 AUD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
ISBN-13: 9780648405955
Type: Does not apply
ISBN: 9780648405955
Book Title: Wicked Wager
Item Height: 203mm
Item Width: 127mm
Author: Beverley Oakley
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Literature
Publisher: Sani Publishing
Publication Year: 2019
Genre: Romance
Item Weight: 281g
Number of Pages: 258 Pages