Gilded Age Heiresses, Book 4

Despite her illustrious title, Camille, Duchess of Hereford, remains a pariah, as she has always been. Though her title means she's technically accepted by London Society, the rebellious widow with her burgeoning interest in the suffrage movement and her American ways isn't exactly high on every hostess's guest list. However, Camille starts to wonder if being an outcast is not without its perks when the tantalizing answer to her secret fear appears in the shape of Jacob Thorne, the illegitimate son of an earl and co-owner of London's infamous Montague Club.

Jacob is used to making deals with his club members, but he's just not accustomed to them being beautiful women. Nor have the terms ever been so sweetly seductive as Camille's shocking proposition. To finally buy his own club and gain the crucial backing of investors, Camille offers Jacob the respectability of a fake engagement with a duchess. In return, the tempting widow has one condition: she wants Jacob to show her if it's possible for her to experience pleasure in bed.

The lure of such a bargain proves too delicious to resist, drawing the enterprising rogue and the wallflower duchess into a scandalous game and an even more dangerous gamble of the heart. Jacob is no stranger to making deals, but this one with the beautiful Camille is unlike any he's encountered before. The terms are tantalizing, and the prospect of helping the rebellious duchess explore her secret desires is too tempting to ignore.

As they navigate the delicate dance of their fake engagement, Camille and Jacob find themselves drawn to each other in ways they never anticipated. The duchess's American ways and burgeoning interest in the suffrage movement set her apart from the traditional London Society, but Jacob finds her spirit and independence captivating. For Camille, the illegitimate son of an earl represents a chance to break free from the constraints of her title and explore the pleasures she's been denied.

The scandalous game they've embarked upon quickly becomes a dangerous gamble of the heart, as their pretense of engagement gives way to genuine feelings. Camille, used to being an outcast, discovers that Jacob's acceptance and understanding are more valuable than the approval of London's high society. And Jacob, accustomed to making deals, finds himself invested in a bargain that goes far beyond the terms they initially agreed upon.

As they navigate the challenges of their unusual arrangement, Camille and Jacob must confront their own fears and desires, risking everything to explore the profound connection that has blossomed between them. In the end, the wallflower duchess and the enterprising rogue may find that the greatest reward of their bargain lies not in the tangible gains they sought, but in the unexpected and life-altering love they've discovered.

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