Scandals and Satins Series by Vera Morgan

“Win, and your family is safe. Lose… and you are mine. ”. Lady Sophia Atherton has fought to protect her family’s estate and her own independence, even as whispers of ruin circle Astonwood Manor. But when her brother’s oldest friend, the dangerously charming Marquess of Montingdale, proposes a scandalous wager, she finds herself drawn into a game where her freedom, and her heart, hang in the balance... more“Win, and your family is safe. Lose… and you are mine. ”. Lady Sophia Atherton has fought to protect her family’s estate and her own independence, even as whispers of ruin circle Astonwood Manor. But when her brother’s oldest friend, the dangerously charming Marquess of Montingdale, proposes a scandalous wager, she finds herself drawn into a game where her freedom, and her heart, hang in the balance. James Montague has secrets of his own and an offer Sophia cannot a race between his stallion and her beloved mare, with stakes that could either save her family or bind her to him in the most compromising of ways. As desire collides with rivalry and a ruthless enemy closes in, Sophia must decide whether she dares to risk her pride, her future, and the last of her defenses for the only man bold enough to match her fire. One race could cost her everything… yet losing might be the only way to win the love she never expected. A fiery, slow-burn Historical steamy romance about risking pride, surrendering control, and finding love in the most unexpected wager. Perfect for fans of rivals-to-lovers and high-stakes passion, this captivating tale blends sharp wit, irresistible chemistry, and simmering tension into a love story that will leave you breathless. No cheating. No cliffhangers. Just a daring, unforgettable happily ever after. Also free with Kindle Unlimited! less

“One stolen night shattered every rule she’d ever known, and awakened a desire neither could resist…”. Catriona Hale has lost everything, her family, her freedom, and her dreams, until a chance meeting in a London bookshop changes her fate forever. Gabriel Everstone, the brooding Duke of Ashford, needs a wife to fulfill a will’s impossible condition. She needs a way out of a life of servitude. Their marriage is meant to be a business arrangement, nothing more... more“One stolen night shattered every rule she’d ever known, and awakened a desire neither could resist…”. Catriona Hale has lost everything, her family, her freedom, and her dreams, until a chance meeting in a London bookshop changes her fate forever. Gabriel Everstone, the brooding Duke of Ashford, needs a wife to fulfill a will’s impossible condition. She needs a way out of a life of servitude. Their marriage is meant to be a business arrangement, nothing more. But in a world ruled by duty and reputation, stolen glances and unexpected tenderness awaken something far more dangerous, hope. Will two hearts bound by necessity discover the courage to fall in love? A passionate, slow-burn Regency romance filled with desire, temptation, and the dangerous thrill of surrender. For fans of steamy historical romance, brooding dukes, and heroines who refuse to bow to society’s rules, this story delivers heart, heat, and a love that ignites against all odds. No cheating. No cliffhangers. Just a sinfully satisfying happily ever after. Available now, free with Kindle Unlimited! less