An Earl Like You
The Wagers of Sin
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4.2 • 22 Ratings
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
When you gamble at love . . .
When Hugh Deveraux discovers his newly inherited earldom is bankrupt, he sets about rebuilding the family fortune—in the gaming hells of London. But the most daring wager he takes isn’t at cards. A wealthy tradesman makes a tantalizing offer: marry the man’s spinster daughter and Hugh’s debts will be paid and his fortune made. The only catch is that she must never know about their agreement . . .
You risk losing your heart . . .
Heiress Eliza Cross has given up hope of marriage until she meets the impossibly handsome Earl of Hastings, her father’s new business partner. The earl is everything a gentleman should be, and is boldly attentive to her. It doesn’t take long for Eliza to lose her heart and marry him.
But when Eliza discovers that there is more to the man she loves—and to her marriage—her trust is shattered. And it will take all of Hugh’s power to prove that now his words of love are real . . .
Customer Reviews
Sweet
I enjoyed the prequel (Sophie’s story) better because Eliza is too naive and has the lowest self-esteem ever. However, she is a really kind-hearted character, and Hugh is very charming 😉
Wagering on Love!
Eliza Cross has stood on the sidelines for the longest time, since her first season she’s been a wallflower, the few suitors she’s had weren’t courting her they were really courting her dowery. She’s aware that she’s not a great beauty she’s come to terms that she’s never to marry. She’s content to take care of her father and her beloved dog Willie. But then her father has a new business partner and everything changes for her. Her father has made his fortunes by being a gambling man, wanting the best for his little girl he’s found the perfect husband for her - Hugh Deveraux the Earl of Hastings.
Hugh Deveraux has inherited an almost bankrupt Earldom and heavily in debt. He can’t let on that he’s destitute, he needs to find a way to stay a float until he somehow finds a way to repleanish the cofers. One way is to play cards at the Vega Club. Until Lady Luck wasn’t lucky for him. Until he gets indebted to Edward Cross. All debts forgiven if he courts his daughter. Being a gambling man Hugh has no choice but to accept. Plans never ever go as planned, he definitely gambled and lost his heart to Eliza, and now he might end up losing her when she realizes the truth.
I loved this, a marriage of convenience is my favourite type of story.
Well written and full of emotional turmoil, Eliza is the best kind of heroine, likeable and always kind to everyone. Not a pushover she has a quiet internal strength. Hugh was a decent man he never set out to hurt Eliza tried to do right for everyone and ended up losing his heart to her. This was another GEM by Caroline Linden.
I recieved a complimentary copy from the author/publisher via Edeilweise. This is my honest unbiased opinion.