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 is the very picture of a charming rake. While his siblings have already tied the knot, George revels in a life filled with sporting events, lively wagers, and the thrill of London's Season. He is determined to preserve his bachelor lifestyle, refusing to let anyone bet on his future.

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 idea 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 fates on a collision course. What begins as a playful contest gradually evolves into an unexpected connection. Though each has vowed to avoid the entanglements of matrimony, the growing spark between them forces them to question everything they thought they knew about love—and themselves.

A witty, captivating Regency romance where two reluctant hearts discover that sometimes the greatest gamble is falling in love.