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Lady Allerton's Wager

An Eternal Triangle—a lord, a lady and…an island!

Beth, Lady Allerton, is determined to reclaim Fairhaven Island,stolen from her family generations before by the treacherous Earl ofTrevithick. She challenges the current Earl, Marcus Trevithick, to awager—his island against her virtue!Marcus Trevithick is intrigued by the lovely incognita who throws downthe challenge. Soon he is pursuing her, determined to learn more ofher identity—and to tempt her into his bed. As both Beth and Marcusrace to claim Fairhaven it seems inevitable that the chase can endonly in each other's arms. But when it comes to a choice, which doesBeth want more—the Earl of Trevithick, or her beloved island?

Nicola Cornick

International bestselling author Nicola Cornick writes historical romance for HQN Books and time slip romance for MIRA UK. She became fascinated with history when she was a child, and spent hours poring over historical novels and watching costume drama. She studied history at university and wrote her master’s thesis on heroes. Nicola also acts as a historical advisor for television and radio. In her spare time she works as a guide in a 17th century mansion.

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