Synopsis: Miss Emma Grenville was only trying to stave off the increase in rent suggested by her landlord’s arrogant nephew when she agreed to that beast’s wager. It was true he never lost a wager but that was only because he’d never had to tutor marriageable misses in etiquette. All Emma had to do was come up with a smarter business plan to make his uncle’s estate earn more money- not difficult by comparison especially when the Duke’s handsome friend insists on helping her win the bet and bring his friend down a notch in the process.
Lord Dare was a charming man it’s true but only Grey, Duke of Wycliffe made her heart race. And she could only hold herself apart for so long before she gives into his blatant advances. She was the headmistress of a girl’s Academy for goodness sake she must hold herself aloof and be a good example to her students. But she was also a woman and he was an expert charmer. Unfortunately he did not come into the country to visit with his best friend alone and trouble astirs when a woman scorned is involved.
Rating; 4/5
Comments: Hilarity at its best. Marvelous story line and the right use of all characters. He tried every trick to seduce her and in the process lost his heart. Nice! What one of his ‘friends’ did to destroy her reputation was really sad. loved how mom appeared out of the blue to rescue son.
Historical Romance Review 