A Wicked Game: The Ruthless Rivals

Kate Bateman

Dec 2022 · Ruthless Rivals Book 3 · Sold by St. Martin's Paperbacks

About this ebook

A Wicked Game marks the third book in Kate Bateman's popular regency romance series, Ruthless Rivals.

If there’s one thing impossible for a Davies to resist, it’s a challenge from a Montgomery. . .

A teasing bet.

Shipwrecked and imprisoned thanks to an incorrect map, Captain Morgan Davies has returned to London to exact sweet revenge on the cartographer responsible for his suffering. He’s also vowed to claim the winner’s prize—three kisses—in the bet he made with his long-time nemesis, the prickly, smart-mouthed Harriet Montgomery. His incarceration has clarified his feelings for her, but convincing the infuriating woman he wants to marry her is going to be his greatest challenge yet. When Harriet’s revealed to be the very mapmaker he seeks, Morgan decides to combine revenge and seduction into one delightful package. . .

A dangerous enemy.

Harriet’s always wanted witty scoundrel Morgan, and now he’s back; as handsome and as taunting as ever. She has enough on her plate dealing with her father’s failing eyesight and a rival mapmaker copying her work to play wicked games with a dastardly Davies—however tempting he might be. But when a threat from Morgan’s past puts them both in danger, Harry discovers that she and Morgan might not be enemies at all . . .

Ratings and reviews

Another delightful and exciting book from Kate Bateman! I think this is my favourite from the series so far and I did love the previous ones too. Morgan, in my opinion, is the most romantic and swoon-worthy Davies, and Harriet is probably the feistiest of the girls. Their chemistry and daring bets made me blush and laugh out loud at the same time. Can't wait for the story of the last man standing, aka Rhys Davies. :)

I just adored this enemies to lovers historical romance. Morgan was the perfect alpha male. Once he made up his mind that he was making Harriet his wife, nothing could stand in his way and he would do anything for her. Harriet was the perfect heroine too. She was smart and sassy...my two favorite qualities in a female. I loved how she enjoyed teasing Morgan. Together these two were sizzling with their chemistry. This was a great addition to this wonderful series.

I thought this book was delightful. Cute, funny, and romantic is seamlessly blended with tension, drama and thrills to create a story that does not disappoint. Harriet and Morgan are really one of those couples that are just simply everything! Be prepared to have your heart melt and to be left swooning. This is my unsolicited frank review.

About the author

Kate Bateman, (also writing as K. C. Bateman), is the #1 bestselling author of historical romances, including her RITA® nominated Renaissance romp, The Devil To Pay, the Bow Street Bachelors series This Earl of Mine, To Catch an Earl, and The Princess and the Rogue, along with the novels in the Secrets & Spies series To Steal a Heart, A Raven’s Heart, and A Counterfeit Heart. When not writing novels that feature feisty, intelligent heroines and sexy, snarky heroes you want to both strangle and kiss, Kate works as a fine art appraiser and on-screen antiques expert for several popular TV shows in the UK. She splits her time between Illinois and her native England. Follow her on Twitter to learn more.