And it will take all of Hugh’s power to prove that now his words of love are real.Ĭlick on title below for direct Amazon buy link: An Earl Like You: The Wagers of Sin My Review: I received a complimentary copy of this book. It doesn’t take long for Eliza to lose her heart and marry him.īut when Eliza discovers that there is more to the man she loves-and to her marriage-her trust is shattered. The earl is everything a gentleman should be, and is boldly attentive to her. 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 only catch is that she must never know about their agreement. A wealthy tradesman makes a tantalizing offer: marry the man’s spinster daughter, and Hugh’s debts will be paid and his fortune made. But the most daring wager he takes isn’t at cards. When Hugh Deveraux discovers his newly inherited earldom is bankrupt, he sets about rebuilding the family fortune-in the gaming hells of London.
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