'Knaves' Wager' by Loretta Chase follows the story of Julian, a charming yet manipulative man who enters into a wager to seduce a virtuous woman. Despite his initial confidence, the wager leads him down unexpected paths, challenging his perceptions and ultimately changing him in unforeseen ways. The plot is cleverly crafted, with heartbreaking scenes and characters who undergo significant growth and self-reflection throughout the story. The slow and realistic development of the romance between Julian and Lilith, along with witty dialogue and excellent chemistry, makes them a perfectly matched couple by the end of the novel.
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Has Romance?
The romance between the main characters is a central focus of the novel, marked by significant development and chemistry.
From The Publisher:
"Live the romance. Read Loretta Chase" - Christina DoddThe traditional English Regency from New York Times bestselling author, Loretta Chase, is back...Lilith Davenant, has ample reason to detest Julian Wyndhurst, Marquess of Brandon: he's exactly the kind of man who hastened the demise of her profligate husband, and the debt he owed to Julian has forced her to an engagement with a wealthy suitor for the sake of supporting her beloved nieces and nephews. Besides that, Lord Julian somehow manages to ignite disturbing...feelings...she's never felt before Lord Julian used his considerable skills and cunning in the war against Napoleon. Now he's obliged to use the same talents to save his young cousin from a disastrous marriage to a scheming mistress - who makes him a wager: If Julian can seduce the famously icy Lady Lilith Davenant, the lady will release his cousin from the engagement.But very quickly, Julian discovers Lilith's hidden warmth, kindness and humor. Will he be able to prove his heart to her before she learns of his recklessly shameless wager?
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About the Author:
After a heroic attempt to be an English major forever, Loretta Chase stoically accepted her degree but kept on reading and writing. As well as working in academe, she had an enlightening if brief life in retail and a Dickensian six-month experience as a meter maid. In the course of moonlighting as a corporate video scriptwriter, she succumbed to the charm of a producer, who lured her into writing novels - and marrying him. The union has resulted in what seems like an awful lot of books and quite a few awards, including the Romance Writers of America's Rita. Heralded as "...the long awaited successor to Georgette Heyer" by Library Journal, Loretta Chase's historical romance novels have been published all over the world. To learn more, please visit www.LorettaChase.com
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