Wedding Wager Series by Elizabeth Ellen Carter, Wedding Wager

It seems that everything the tall and graceless Lady Rosaleigh Ayres touches turns to disaster. But is it really all her fault?One of London's premier matchmakers sees something beyond the teasing of the mean girls of the Ton and decides that the ugly duckling will turn into a beautiful swan worthy of a Duke if only she believed in herself.A twist of fate makes Simon Quinn the new Duke of Witherin and his elevated status makes him a target of many marriage-minded young women... moreIt seems that everything the tall and graceless Lady Rosaleigh Ayres touches turns to disaster. But is it really all her fault?One of London's premier matchmakers sees something beyond the teasing of the mean girls of the Ton and decides that the ugly duckling will turn into a beautiful swan worthy of a Duke if only she believed in herself.A twist of fate makes Simon Quinn the new Duke of Witherin and his elevated status makes him a target of many marriage-minded young women. But can he find someone who will love him for the man he is, not for the title he holds?Could it be as easy as a roll of the dice? less

A woman on the edge.An earl who likes to gamble.And a gold coin that can change everything.Miss Beatrice Turner is desperate. Abandoned by her father, their home and possessions taken by creditors, Beatrice and her mother have been living off the generosity of friends. Time is short, and Beatrice must marry. With only a unique gold coin as her dowry, she places all her faith in the ton’s matchmaker extraordinaire – Lady Osborne.Richard Arbor, Earl of Bixley, is determined never to wed. Ever... moreA woman on the edge.An earl who likes to gamble.And a gold coin that can change everything.Miss Beatrice Turner is desperate. Abandoned by her father, their home and possessions taken by creditors, Beatrice and her mother have been living off the generosity of friends. Time is short, and Beatrice must marry. With only a unique gold coin as her dowry, she places all her faith in the ton’s matchmaker extraordinaire – Lady Osborne.Richard Arbor, Earl of Bixley, is determined never to wed. Ever. Indeed, his goal is to avoid his godmother’s matchmaking attempts. But there’s something about Miss Beatrice Turner that draws him to her. The way she smiles, the way she speaks her mind, the way her lips feel against his.When Beatrice is forced to choose between family or love, she’ll have to trust her instincts. Except she didn’t take into account Richard’s tenacity once his mind is made up. Tempting fate, Beatrice and Richard will risk forfeiting their chance at happiness on the flip of a coin. less

Miss Vanessa Claxton gave her heart to Lord Crispin Tilson when she was only seventeen. He did not ask for it, but it went willingly. A secret friendship on the cusp of young love, and then he was gone.Lord Crispin Tilson hadn’t expected that at the age of twenty he’d fall in love with a miss enjoying her first Season. He certainly hadn’t anticipated that their meetings would take place in secret and that nobody would ever learn... moreMiss Vanessa Claxton gave her heart to Lord Crispin Tilson when she was only seventeen. He did not ask for it, but it went willingly. A secret friendship on the cusp of young love, and then he was gone.Lord Crispin Tilson hadn’t expected that at the age of twenty he’d fall in love with a miss enjoying her first Season. He certainly hadn’t anticipated that their meetings would take place in secret and that nobody would ever learn. But, as much as he wished to be with Vanessa, adventure called, and he had to leave her behind.Nine years later, they meet once again when Lord Crispin, the finder of all things, and Miss Claxton, the thief finder, are asked to locate a missing gem. Will love bloom again, or will competition and wagers get in the way? less

A Yuletide wager... an unlikely match... will the pickpocket steal the duke’s heart?After surviving destitution, the orphaned Eleanor Hawkins re-enters society with a new identity, courtesy of her guardian, the renowned silk merchant Sir Arthur Evans. With a penchant for pickpocketing, learned on London’s streets, Eleanor seeks vengeance on the society that abandoned her. A Christmas houseparty is the ideal venue to hone her skills, and lighten a few gentlemen’s pockets for good measure... moreA Yuletide wager... an unlikely match... will the pickpocket steal the duke’s heart?After surviving destitution, the orphaned Eleanor Hawkins re-enters society with a new identity, courtesy of her guardian, the renowned silk merchant Sir Arthur Evans. With a penchant for pickpocketing, learned on London’s streets, Eleanor seeks vengeance on the society that abandoned her. A Christmas houseparty is the ideal venue to hone her skills, and lighten a few gentlemen’s pockets for good measure.Self-professed matchmaker extraordinaire, Lady Pandora Osborne, is determined to show her prowess by securing a match between Society’s most eligible bachelor, the Duke of Sedgewick, and Sir Arthur Evans's new ward—a young woman whose origins are shrouded in mystery. Where better to achieve her aim than Lady Westfield’s Christmas houseparty, where mulled wine, mistletoe, and the season of goodwill would tempt even the most committed rake into love?But, unbeknown to Lady Pandora, Sedgewick is the man who broke Eleanor’s heart and was instrumental in her downfall. What will Christmas bring? Redemption…or revenge? less