Sexy historical romance novella (13,000 words) set in the late Victorian period. Olivia Hartwell faces a stark choice: marry notorious rake Charles Vaughley, Marquess of Stancombe, or lose the beloved home that has been in her family for generations. Having run up outrageous gambling debts to Vaughley, Olivia’s brother suggests a marriage of convenience to release Olivia’s inheritance. The Marquess is prepared to consider the idea and Olivia is undeniably attracted to him. But Vaughley has a beautiful lover and a terrible reputation. Is losing her heart to him too great a gamble of her own?
