Almost a BrideIn this spectacular new romance from acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jane Feather, fate deals one stubbornly single young woman and one deceptively heartless man a shocking hand in a high-stakes bet. But is love in the cards? Jack Fortescu gambles to win, and this time his prize is not only his rival’s lavish mansion but everything in it– including the man’s beautiful sister! But when it comes to games, Jack has met his match. . . . Left homeless by her brother’s escapade, Arabella Lacey has two appalling choices: pack her bags–or agree to marry the lunatic who’s taken over her house. Why would such a handsome–and outrageously wealthy–man want such an unromantic arrangement? Arabella intends to find out, and have a little fun in the process at Jack’s expense . . . literally. As Jack discovers that his reluctant bride is no ordinary beauty, he feels a stir of admiration, among other emotions, that wasn’t part of the bargain. Now he’s the one with everything to lose. . . . |
Contents
Section 14 | 245 |
Section 15 | 260 |
Section 16 | 280 |
Section 17 | 297 |
Section 18 | 317 |
Section 19 | 332 |
Section 20 | 349 |
Section 21 | 366 |
Section 9 | 156 |
Section 10 | 176 |
Section 11 | 197 |
Section 12 | 211 |
Section 13 | 227 |
Section 22 | 384 |
Section 23 | 403 |
Section 24 | 420 |
Section 25 | 429 |
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