The Sport of Matchmaking

For once, he's met a lady who's just as reluctant to wed—and she's the only woman he can think about. George Clavering embodies the charm of a true rake. While his older brother and younger sister have already tied the knot, George revels in sporting events, lively wagers, and the thrill of London’s Season. Determined not to let his betting friends wager on his future, he is committed to preserving his bachelor lifestyle. Then there's Lady Alice St. Clair, the fiercely independent fifth daughter of the Duke of Carr. With her own wealth and a sparkling wit, Alice has long scoffed at the notion of a loveless match. After five seasons of dull suitors and unconvincing proposals, she’s sworn off the marriage mart for good. A chance wager at a grand ball sets their destinies on a collision course. What begins as a playful contest soon blossoms into an unexpected connection. Though both have vowed to avoid the entanglements of matrimony, the growing spark between them forces them to reconsider everything they believed about love—and themselves. A charming, sophisticated Regency romance where two reluctant hearts discover that sometimes the greatest gamble is falling in love.