Lady Betsy Wilde is on the cusp of a respectable marriage to a duke, but she's not ready to trade adventure for propriety—not yet. When she proposes a scandalous scheme to the irreverent Lord Jeremy Roden, he counters with an irresistible wager: beat him at billiards and he'll help her escape; lose, and she's his for one unforgettable night. What begins as a delicious game of chance ignites into something neither of them expected—a passion that makes Jeremy realize one night could never satisfy his desire for Betsy. Now he's facing his greatest challenge yet: convincing a woman determined to say yes to a duke that she should say no instead.

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Sultry historical romance with forbidden tension and slow-burn passion. Mix orchestral strings with indie sensuality—think Hozier's intimacy, Florence + The Machine's defiance, and lush classical arrangements. Capture stolen moments, witty banter, and the electric pull of desire building beneath propriety.

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