A Wager too Wicked by Alyssa Clarke

Love becomes the ultimate gamble when a wager turns into a passionate affair. Lady Victoria Knightly is determined to prevent her cousin from being trapped in a loveless marriage. To achieve this, she decides to spy on Ethan Darlington, the formidable Earl of Townsend, hoping to uncover secrets to thwart his courtship intentions. But Ethan, ever the strategist, counters with an audacious wager that promises high stakes and risks she hadn't anticipated. As their daring games intensify, Victoria realizes she's not just battling for her cousin's future but also wrestling with her burgeoning feelings for a man who may never take her as his bride.