The Price of Desire (Lady Rivendale's Connections, Book Four‪)‬

Forbidden Desires and a Hidden Past Collide in The Price of Desire, by Jo Goodman a Historical Regency Romance from Jo Goodman

No stranger to society's scandalous whispers, Griffin Wright-Jones, Viscount Breckenridge, operates a gaming hell teeming with temptation—a sanctuary for those eager to test their luck. But when a young gentleman's wagers exceed his means, Breckenridge demands payment, taking an heirloom ring as collateral—an action that will change his life forever.

The estranged daughter of the influential Sir Hadrien Cole, Olivia Cole enters the gaming establishment as an unexpected marker for her younger, careless brother's debt. As a family cast-out left to fend for herself, she possesses a unique skill as a faro dealer, an asset she intends to use to repay her brother's debt. But Olivia's past holds secrets she'd rather keep hidden.

Breckenridge has no intention of involving Olivia in his affairs, but her presence in his gaming hell mesmerizes him, and an undeniable attraction sparks between them. But amidst the dangers of scandal and a missing wife, they struggle to bridge the divide between duty and desire.

Awards:
Top Ten Best Romances 2018 Library Journal
Best Romance, All About Romance 2008 Annual Reader Poll
Romantic Times Career Achievement Award
Top Ten Romance of the Year 2011, Library Journal
#5 in the Top 100 Romances of All Time, Dear Author
Starred reviews, Publishers Weekly

Reviews:
“A romance to savor.” ~Library Journal
“Goodman has a real flair…Witty dialogue, first-rate narrative prose, and clever plotting.” ~Publishers Weekly
“A master storyteller” ~The Romance Dish
“Jo Goodman is a master at historical romance.” ~Fresh Fiction