His Rags-to-Riches Contessa: A Regency Historical Romance

Marguerite Kaye

Oct 2018 · Matches Made in Scandal Book 3 · Sold by Harlequin

About this ebook

From the streets of London…to Venetian high society!

A Matches Made in Scandal story

To catch his father’s murderer, broodingly arrogant Conte Luca del Pietro requires help from a most unlikely source—Becky Wickes, London’s finest cardsharp.

Against the decadence of Carnival, Becky’s innocence and warmth captivate Luca, but as their chemistry burns hotter, the stakes of their perilous game are getting higher. For Luca is no longer playing for justice—but also to win Becky’s heart…

Matches Made in Scandal series

Book 1 - From Governess to Countess

Book 2 - From Courtesan to Convenient Wife

Book 3 - His Rags-to-Riches Contessa

Book 4 — A Scandalous Winter Wedding — coming soon!

“From Governess to Countess is an engaging story, it dazzles you with the chemistry between Allison and Aleskei and teases you into wanting more” — Goodreads on From Governess to Countess

“Kaye’s eye for detail is as sharp as her ability to translate history into engaging fiction … From Courtesan to Convenient Wife is an emotionally urgent and tender romance” — All About Romance on From Courtesan to Convenient Wife

Ratings and reviews

I truly enjoyed His Rags to Riches Contessa by Marguerite Kaye. It is a very unique story. I am a big Regency Era romance fan, so most of the stories I read are set in England. But this story is so pleasantly different. It is set during the Regency Era; however, it takes place in Venice, Italy during Carnival. Carnival is a celebration that started back in the 15th century. I have never read a romance set in Venice before and I really loved it. Kaye creates a wonderful story of intrigue and mystique by using Carnival as her back drop. Luca del Pietro is desperate to avenge the murder of his father so he hires Becky Wickes a performer to assist him with his dark plan. The story is filled with romance and emotional upheaval as Becky tries to reconcile growing feelings for Pietro and the job she must perform. The story has some unexpected twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages late into the night. I was gifted a copy of this book.

About the author

Marguerite Kaye has written almost sixty historical romances featuring feisty heroines and a strong sense of place and time. She is also co-author with Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, of two Sunday Times bestsellers, Her Heart for a Compass and A Most Intriguing Lady. Marguerite lives in Argyll on the west coast of Scotland. When not writing, she loves to read, cook, garden, drink martinis, and sew, though rarely at the same time.