Then Came You (The Gamblers of Craven's #1)
Lisa Kleypas
She thought her heart was safe, but . . .
Reckless, wild, and beautiful, Lily Lawson delights in shocking proper London society -- and now she is determined to rescue her sister from an unwanted impending marriage to the notorious Alex, Lord Raiford, by fair means or foul. But while she succeeds outrageously, Alex is a master gamesman who is not to be undone.
Alex has lost one bride, yet he is enchanted by this remarkable lady who is willing to break any rule to flaunt her independence. When Lily offers him only scorn, he counters with kindness, and he parries her blistering barbs with gentle words and a soft, tender touch. The spirited miss will pay dearly for her interference -- with her body, her soul, and her stubborn, unyielding heart. But will Alex's own heart be the prize to be won in this sensuous game of love?
Tagged as:
- historical 21
- enemies to lovers 21
- take-charge heroine 18
- alpha male 17
- regency 14
- secret child 13
- grumpy/cold hero 10
- single mother 10
- tortured heroine 9
- possessive hero 9
- independent heroine 9
- sassy heroine 8
- m-f romance 7
- cheerful/happy heroine 5
- dual pov 5
- third person pov 5
- victorian 4
- other man/woman 4
- cruel hero/bully 3
- height difference 3
- rich hero 3
- tortured hero 3
- caretaking 2
- bondage 2
- hurt/comfort 1
- Add topics
- content warnings
- death / grief 4
- dubious consent 3
- slut shaming 3
- animal abuse 2
- gambling 2
- third party sexual assault 2
- geography
- england 4
- europe 1
- british isles 1
- united kingdom 1
romance tags
The 'The Gamblers of Craven's' series
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