Wicked Wager: A Georgian Mystery Romance
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Charismatic rakes and dark agendas set the scene in this multi-layered Georgian mystery and romance in which innocent Celeste Rosington must play a risky game if she’s not to fall victim to the greed and ambition of her powerful enemies.
But just who is the enemy?
When Celeste disguises herself to aid her future husband, she inadvertently finds herself in the arms of notorious libertine, Lord Peregrine.
And she likes it.
But with her reputation in the balance, Celeste soon finds herself navigating the treacherous waters of envy, intrigue and deadly secrets.
As an unwitting pawn in a deadly battle between adversaries, she must choose where to place her allegiance.
Her greatest conflict is between her head and her heart.
Choosing the wrong man, she knows, could mean the difference between life and death.
*Wicked Wager was previously published by Harlequin Escape under the name Beverley Eikli. This exciting, fast-paced Georgian romance with mystery and intrigue has since been revised.
Here's what the readers say:
“Cloaked in mystery and dark agendas Wicked Wager…is a wonderful expedition into intrigue and romance! Nothing is as it seems in this book and as the story evolved clues and romance built.” ~ Jenerated Reviews.
“The author knows how to weave a web full of mystery and suspense, and I had a great time relating to the heroine. Wicked Wager isn't the typical historical romance, it's very complex and intense.” ~ Kindle Reader
“A great novel about a lord who is bored and likes playing games, especially when there are women involved. The game playing is fun and the romantic aspect …is great.” ~ Kindle Reader
“A powerful page-turner with a compelling romance, a gripping 'edge of the seat' mystery and characters that held me spellbound.” ~ Kindle Reader
"Full of mystery, intrigue, and romance. This book is set aside from all others. Totally immersible and hadn't realised I had finished it until I turned the last page. What a book!!"~ Kindle Reader
Over de auteur
Beverley Oakley is the award-winning, best-selling author of more than 26 Regency, Victorian and Georgian-set romance full of passion and laced with mystery and intrigue. Born in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, she married the handsome bush pilot she met in Botswana while managing a safari lodge and has spent the rest of her life as a 'trailing spouse' doing what she loves most: writing books from sweet to steamy; and from humorous to historical romantic suspense. You can read more at www.beverleyoakley.com.
