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| wager of hearts book 3: The CEO Buys in Nancy Herkness, 2015 Billionaire businessman Nathan intends to win a bet that says he can find a woman to love him for something other than his money, and when he is helped out by new assistant Chloe when he is sick, he sees his chance. |
| wager of hearts book 3: The VIP Doubles Down Nancy Herkness, 2017-04-18 In the witty, sizzling finale to award-winning author Nancy Herkness’s Wager of Hearts series, a haunted writer conquers his demons with the help of a feisty muse and a passion that doesn’t play by the book. Gavin Miller, the billionaire author of a bestselling thriller series, struggles with a grim secret: he hasn’t written a word in more than a year. Writer’s block is killing his spirit and jeopardizing his contracts with his publisher and his Hollywood producers. Prodded by his agent, Gavin reluctantly agrees to see Allie Nichols, a sassy physical therapist tasked with treating the novelist’s severe neck and shoulder pain—and maybe his writer’s block, too. The tempestuous Gavin and no-nonsense Allie soon find themselves entangled in a steamy affair that sparks Gavin’s creativity again. But their manipulative ex-lovers and Gavin’s lingering childhood scars threaten their happily ever after. Can Gavin and Allie find their way to love when the stakes are high and the obstacles are overwhelming? |
| wager of hearts book 3: To Wager Her Heart Tamera Alexander, 2017-08-08 Set against the real history of Nashville’s Belle Meade Plantation and the original Fisk University Jubilee Singers ensemble, To Wager Her Heart is a stirring love story about seeking justice and restoring honor at a time in American history when both were tenuous and hard-won. With fates bound by a shared tragedy, a reformed gambler from the Colorado Territory and a Southern Belle bent on breaking free from society’s expectations must work together to achieve their dreams—provided the truth doesn’t tear them apart first. Sylas Rutledge, new owner of the Northeast Line Railroad, invests everything he has into this new venture, partly for the sake of the challenge. But mostly to clear his father’s name. One man holds the key to Sy’s success—General William Giles Harding of Nashville’s Belle Meade Plantation. But Harding is champagne and thoroughbreds, and Sy Rutledge is beer and bullocks. Sy needs someone to help him maneuver through Nashville’s society, and when he meets Alexandra Jamison, he quickly decides he’s found his tutor. But he soon discovers that the very train accident his father is blamed for causing is what killed Alexandra’s fiancé and shattered her world. Spurning an arranged marriage by her father, Alexandra instead pursues her passion for teaching at Fisk University, the first freedmen’s university in the United States. But family—and Nashville society—do not approve, and she soon finds herself cast out from both. Through connections with the Harding family, Alexandra and Sy become unlikely allies. And despite first impressions, Alexandra gradually finds herself coming to respect and even care for this man. But how can she, when her heart is still spoken for? Sy is willing to risk everything to win over the woman he loves. What he doesn’t count on is having to wager her heart to do it. |
| wager of hearts book 3: The All-star Antes Up Nancy Herkness, 2016 As the champion quarterback for the New York Empire -- not to mention a self-made billionaire -- Luke Archer has given up on serious relationships. When his best friend announces he's retiring from football to spend time with his wife and kids, Luke feels like he's missing out on something much bigger than his career. Miranda Tate fled her family's dairy farm to come to the bright lights of New York City. She works hard to move up in her job as assistant concierge in a luxury high-rise. When she and Luke meet, there's instant sexual attraction, but they're in completely different leagues. Will they risk it all for love? |
| wager of hearts book 3: The Wager: A Billionaire Romance (Wagered Hearts Series Book 1) Calista Kyle, 2014-12-04 Book 1 of the Wagered Hearts Series by Calista Kyle. A Bookworm Lily Hayward doesn’t do parties, doesn’t like attention, and she definitely doesn’t date. This unassuming book shop owner would rather spend a night in with a good book rather than hobnob with the rich and famous. When her best friend Mel begs her to attend a charity gala with her, Lily reluctantly agrees. All she wants is to get through the night without embarrassing herself or snapping someone’s head off. Unfortunately, that doesn’t happen. Lily causes a bit of a stir when she berates another guest for spilling his drink on her. ...and a Billionaire Roman Conrad is rich, bored and too handsome for his own good. He’s never had a problem attracting women. When he sees Lily at a charity gala, she’s already made a little name for herself as an Ice Princess. Seeing the perfect opportunity to alleviate his boredom and to get one over an acquaintance, he makes a bet that he can make Lily fall in love with him. What he never expected was that he would be the one in danger of falling in love. The Betrayal After a painful past, Lily is gun-shy when it come to love and trusting her heart to anyone. She suspects Roman may be too good to be true, but against her better judgment, she can’t help being drawn to him anyway. She has no idea about the bet and Roman wants to keep it that way, but fate has other plans. After spending his whole life waiting for a woman like Lily will one careless wager ruin everything and tear them apart? Wagered Hearts Series Book 1: The Wager Book 2: The Risk (Available Now!) Book 3: The Game (Available Now!) |
| wager of hearts book 3: The Irishman's Christmas Gamble Nancy Herkness, 2016-12-05 A reclusive billionaire chocolatier and a sexy Irish soccer star share a grim past but can the magic of Christmas bring them love?Having risen out of the slums of Dublin to build a multinational gourmet chocolate business, Frances Frankie Hogan has settled for being respected, envied, and rich beyond belief...but never happy. She has built a secure home within the walls of the exclusive Bellwether Club, a place she established for self-made billionaires like herself. She's convinced that nothing can ruffle the calm of her well-ordered, though lonely, world-until her past, in the form of Liam Keller, shows up at her door.European soccer sensation Liam Keller has carried a torch for Frankie since their years together in their hard-scrabble Irish neighborhood. Frankie was the one who fed his dreams and pushed him to reach for the elite level of his sport, even as she kept him at arm's length. Their ambitions launched them in different directions, but now Liam finds himself in New York as a coach to an up-and-coming professional American soccer team.Liam's feelings for Frankie have never faded, but their years apart have brought complications, including a secret that could drive Frankie away. Only a Christmas miracle can help Liam convince the woman he adores to finally gamble on love. |
| wager of hearts book 3: The Agent Nancy Herkness, 2020-12-24 Letting down her guard leaves a woman vulnerable to love--and to a menacing stalker--in a pulse-pounding novel by Nancy Herkness, award-winning author of The Hacker. After fleeing her abusive ex, New Jersey salon owner Natalie Hart is reclaiming her life and self-esteem. Her fragile recovery doesn't need a player like former FBI agent Tully Gibson, no matter how tempting a fling sounds. Then Natalie starts receiving anonymous notes, each more frightening and threatening than the last. To help track her stalker, Natalie knows whom to call. Their explosive chemistry together is an emotional hazard she's willing to risk. A high-powered security expert at KRG Consulting, Tully has intimacy issues of his own. The stirring hum of attraction he feels with his new client comes with boundaries. Tully's job: just keep Natalie safe. But keeping his distance is getting harder. Whoever is playing games with Natalie wants to take things one deadly step further. The deeper Tully and Natalie are drawn into danger, the closer they become. It's time for Natalie and Tully to face their fears--of falling in love and of falling prey to a vengeful killer. |
| wager of hearts book 3: The Wager Rachel Van Dyken, 2013-10-01 From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Bet The Wager Lose a bet, lose your heart... What is it about a junior-high crush that can send an otherwise intelligent woman into a tailspin? TV reporter Char Lynn wishes she knew. Jake Titus is too rich, too handsome, too arrogant: a trifecta that once lured Char into the best night-and worst morning-after-of her life. Now they've been thrown together in a wedding party. It's awkward, but survivable . . . until Jake stops acting like a jerk, and starts acting like the man she'd always hoped he could be. If watching your brother marry your best friend is weird, being attracted to your best friend's other best friend is downright bizarre. Unfortunately for Jake, Char hasn't forgotten how he once tossed her aside. Worse still, Jake's already-nutty grandma is even crazier about Char. Cue meet-cute shenanigans and all manner of meddling, and somehow, Jake's falling. For Char. Now all he has to do is make her believe it . . . |
| wager of hearts book 3: The Texan's Wager Jodi Thomas, 2002-10-29 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas takes readers to the Old West, where an emotionally wounded man and woman discover the true nature of love and marriage in the first romance in the Wife Lottery series. Thrown off a wagon train with two other women and trying to avoid jail for a murder they committed, Bailee Moore agrees to enter a “Wife Lottery”—a ploy concocted by the Cedar Point sheriff to secure wives for the men in the small Texas town. For the sensible Bailee, however, marrying Carter McKoy is like exchanging one life sentence for another—especially since her new husband hasn’t even seen fit to utter a single word in her presence. But still, she can’t help thinking that something about this strong, silent farmer could be the key to leaving her troubled past behind...and making a worthy wager with her heart. |
| wager of hearts book 3: Heaven's Wager Ted Dekker, 2005-08 The first novel from New York Times bestselling author Ted Dekker. Heaven's Wager is] genuinely exciting . . . fast paced . . . spine-tingling . . . --Publishers Weekly It was an absolutely perfect day . . . until everything went absolutely perfectly wrong. Kent Anthony is a brilliant software engineer who is cashing in on a brilliant career. He's finally living the idyllic life, far from thoughts of theft and murder and other kinds of horrible criminal behavior. He's left his past far behind . . . or so he thinks. Ted Dekker delivers a fascinating story of the almost perfect crime, interwoven with a tale of bittersweet love that is almost enough to save a soul. A story that will bring you face-to-face with a hidden world more real than most people ever realize; a world where the unseen is more powerful than anything seen. Well, well, guess what I've found. A fiction writer with a rare knack for a compelling story, an expansive reservoir of clever ideas, and a unique dry wit that makes me laugh. --Frank Peretti, New York Times bestselling author Rarely does a novel grip a reader's heart and soul the way Heaven's Wager does. Dekker is among a very small number of writers who have mastered the challenge of blending sound theology with knock-your-socks-off storytelling. --Robert Liparulo, novelist and contributing editor of New Man magazine |
| wager of hearts book 3: The Wager Donna Jo Napoli, 2010-04-22 Don Giovanni was once the wealthiest and handsomest young man in Messina. Then a tidal wave changed everything. When a well-dressed stranger offers him a magical purse, he knows he shouldn't take it. Only the devil would offer a deal like this, and only a fool would accept. Don Giovanni is no fool, but he is desperate. He takes the bet: he will not bathe for 3 years, 3 months, and 3 days. Beauty is a small price to pay for worldly wealth, isn't it? Unless he loses the wager—and with it his soul. Set against the stunning backdrop of ancient Sicily, Donna Jo Napoli's new novel is a powerful tale about discovering what truly matters most. |
| wager of hearts book 3: The Bet Rachel Van Dyken, 2013-06-25 Indulge in this laugh-out-loud (Jill Shalvis) #1 New York Times bestseller about two childhood enemies who--decades later--discover that there is a fine line between love and hate. I have a proposition for you. Kacey should have run the minute those words left Seattle millionaire Jake Titus's mouth. It's been years since Kacey's seen her childhood friend Jake, but the minute Jake mentions his ill grandmother, Kacey is ready to do anything for the sweet old woman. And if that means pretending they're engaged for her sake, so be it. But Kacey wasn't counting on Jake's older brother Travis still being there. She calls him Satan for a reason: she's never forgotten the way he teased and taunted her. Yet when they meet again, Travis's gorgeous smile is a direct hit to her heart . . . and Kacey's more confused than ever. As the days pass, only one thing starts to become alarmingly clear -- she never should have accepted Jake's deal. |
| wager of hearts book 3: The Money Man Nancy Herkness, 2020-04-14 She's small-town business. He's Manhattan high finance. Together they ignite in a novel about unexpected love and danger by Nancy Herkness, award-winning author of the Wager of Hearts series. New Jersey bookkeeper Alice Thurber has a carefully constructed risk-free life. Everything in perfect balance. Until little discrepancies show up in her clients' accounts. Most would ignore it. Not the impeccably precise Alice. In desperation she reaches out to a high-powered consulting firm for help. New York City's movie-star handsome financial wizard Derek Killion reaches back. All he has to do is smile and Alice's fantasies stir. A girl can dream, can't she? A cofounder of KRG, Derek's promise is to advise small-business owners in trouble. He never guessed that assisting the diffident but sexy Alice would be so captivating and make it so hard to keep his desires in check. But just as intriguing is the alarming puzzle behind the computer glitch that's unsettled his client. As the investigation unfolds, they must also confront an attraction too palpable to ignore. Every new dark twist they follow is only bringing them closer together--in passion and in danger. |
| wager of hearts book 3: My Steadfast Heart Jo Goodman, 1997 This is the first book in Jo Goodman's trilogy about three brothers. Robbed of their inheritance and separated as children, the brothers fight to be reunited, and to take back what is theirs. |
| wager of hearts book 3: The Knave of Hearts Elizabeth Boyle, 2016-01-26 In the fifth novel of the captivating Rhymes With Love series from New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Boyle, a young woman's hopes of a match encounter a wickedly handsome complication . . . Lavinia Tempest has been eagerly anticipating a spectacular season. But one disastrous pile-up on the Almack's dance floor derails all her plans. Add to that, the very stunning revelations about her mother's scandalous past have become the ton's latest on dits. Lavinia's future has gone from shining bright to blackest night in one misstep. Alaster Tuck Rowland admits he's partly to blame for Lavinia's disastrous debut. But it's not guilt that compels him to restore her reputation. Rather, he's placed a wager that he can make Lavinia into one of the most sought-after ladies in London. Who better than an unrepentant rake to set society astir? Tuck's motives are hardly noble. But in teaching the lovely Lavinia how to win any man she wants, he suddenly finds himself tangled in the last place he ever imagined: in love. |
| wager of hearts book 3: The Groom Wager Lori Wilde, Pam Andrews Hanson, 2020 Get Married or Else!Cole Bailey's eccentric billionaire grandfather issues an edict. If his grandsons don't settle down soon, he'll sell controlling interest in the family business. After losing a coin toss to his twin brother, Zach, Cole's gotta go first. On the hunt for a bride, Cole crashes a high society wedding and comes face-to-face with his high school pal, Tess Morgan.The formerly shy, overweight bookworm is no longer the pushover who did Cole's homework for him. At the reception, Tess goads him into a game of pool. Just to keep things interesting, Cole suggests a wager. If he wins, she must help him find the perfect woman to wed.Losing the bet is one thing, but playing matchmaker for the heartthrob who still causes her pulse to race is another matter entirely. Does Tess stand a chance of convincing Cole that she's the one he's been waiting for all along? |
| wager of hearts book 3: To Whisper Her Name Tamera Alexander, 2012-10-23 From bestselling author Tamera Alexander comes an exquisite historical novel set against the real history of Belle Meade Plantation in Nashville, Tennessee, that explores the struggles of real people of the post-war South and the journeys of a man and a woman scarred by betrayal. Olivia Aberdeen, destitute widow of a man shot as a traitor to the South, is shunned by proper society and gratefully accepts an invitation from Elizabeth Harding, mistress of Belle Meade Plantation. Expecting to be the Hardings’ head housekeeper, Olivia is disillusioned when she learns the real reason Elizabeth’s husband, Confederate General William Giles Harding, agreed to her coming. Not finding the safe haven she expects, Olivia is caught off guard by her feelings for Ridley Adam Cooper, a man who seems anything but a Southern gentleman. Branded a traitor by some, Ridley Cooper, a Southern son who chose to fight for the Union, is a man desperate to end the war still raging inside him. Determined to learn “the gift” that Belle Meade's head horse trainer and former slave, Bob Green, possesses, Ridley harbors secrets that threaten both their lives. As Ridley seeks to make peace within himself for fighting against the South he loved, Olivia is determined to never be betrayed again. Praise for Tamera Alexander: “To Whisper Her Name has everything a fine historical novel needs: characters we truly care about, struggles that really matter, splashes of humor to engage us, and period details that bring the past to vibrant life. Ridley and Olivia both arrive with heartaches and disappointments tucked in their traveling bags. Watching them unpack those memories and make room for the Lord’s cleansing touch is pure reading pleasure.” —Liz Curtis Higgs, New York Times bestselling author “Rich in history, romance, and human drama, To Whisper Her Name is a book to be savored, like a sumptuous Southern banquet. Tamera Alexander’s skills as a master storyteller have never been more evident.” —Robin Lee Hatcher, bestselling author of Cross My Heart and Who I Am with You “To Whisper Her Name will grab you and not let go. It’s a beautiful, powerful story with unforgettable characters who face the unthinkable with honor while a captivating romance blooms where seeds should never have been scattered.” —Cindy Woodsmall, New York Times and CBA bestselling author This inspirational historical romance can be read as a stand-alone novel or enjoyed as the first book in Tamera Alexander’s Belle Meade series Book length: approximately 125K words Includes discussion questions for book clubs, a recipe, and a note from the author |
| wager of hearts book 3: Taking Pascal's Wager Michael Rota, 2016-04-21 Blaise Pascal's wager argues that since there is much to gain and relatively little to lose, the wise decision is to seek a relationship with God and live a Christian life. Michael Rota explores the dynamics of doubt, evidence and decision-making in order to consider what is necessary for people to embrace the Christian faith—and the difference it makes in people's lives. |
| wager of hearts book 3: The Heart of a Texas Cowboy Linda Broday, 2017-05-02 Linda Broday's heroes step right out of her books and into your heart. —JODI THOMAS, New York Times bestselling author He married her to keep his ranch, but she just might save his heart in this emotional historical western romance from queen of the genre, USA Today bestseller Linda Broday. One bullet is all it takes to shatter Houston Legend's world. He swore he'd never love again, but with the future of the Lone Star Ranch on the line, he finds himself at the altar promising to love and cherish a woman he's never met—a woman whose vulnerable beauty touches his heart. All Lara Boone wants is a name for her baby. She never expected to fall in love with her own husband—or any man—after the heartache she's endured. Yet when her troubled past catches up with them, Houston will move heaven and earth to protect his bride...and discover depths to a marriage of convenience neither realized could be theirs. Three Brothers. One Oath. No Compromises. Men of Legend: To Love a Texas Ranger The Heart of a Texas Cowboy To Marry a Texas Outlaw |
| wager of hearts book 3: Blood Destiny Tessa Dawn, 2013-11-23 He is a lethal vampire, bound by an ancient curse. She is an agent of homeland security, investigating a dangerous cult. Theirs is a Blood Destiny about to unfold… Descended from the progeny of Celestial Gods and humans, Nathaniel Silivasi is handsome, seductive, and powerful beyond measure: a lethal vampire. Belonging to an ancient civilization that sacrificed its females to the verge of extinction, he is also cursed. Like all the sons of Jadon, he is incapable of producing female offspring and required to sacrifice a first born son as atonement for the sins of his forefathers. While he belongs to a modern civilization, he is bound by primeval law. When Jocelyn Levi stumbles upon Nathaniel's pristine mountain valley, she is not prepared for the collision of worlds she is about to encounter. As an agent of the homeland security department, ICE, the beautiful, defiant female has an agenda of her own: to stop the ritualistic slaughter of innocent young women by a human trafficking ring. Little does she know, the evil she seeks is unlike anything she has ever witnessed. She has entered a world of warriors, code, and mystery, where the predators are divided only by degrees of light and shadow, and the dark handsome stranger who has come to her aid is the most dangerous of all. What would you do if the moon turned red, and your life was no longer your own? |
| wager of hearts book 3: Take Me Home Nancy Herkness, 2012 When Claire Parker left Sanctuary, West Virginia, she thought it was for good. But now she's back, reeling from an ugly divorce. Readjusting to small-town life is harder than Claire expected, so she's surprised, and grateful, to find companionship in Willow, an abused Thoroughbred mare. Willow is Claire's whisper horse, and they share a special, rare bond. Except Willow isn't the only one helping Claire heal; Willow's ruggedly handsome veterinarian, Dr. Tim Arbuckle, is sympathetic ... and secretive. Devastated by his wife's death, Tim thought he'd never find love again. The stoic, sexy doctor was sure he'd left his heart behind when he came to Sanctuary. But Claire stirs up emotions he thought he'd buried long ago. For the first time, the doctor can see past his grief ... until Willow falls gravely ill. Tim and Claire must save Willow's life and, surrounded by the majestic mountains of West Virginia, believe in a love so encompassing, so intimately intense, their lives will never be the same again--Page 4 of cover. |
| wager of hearts book 3: The Duke's Wager Edith Layton, 1983 Pursued by infamous bachelors Jason Thomas and St. John Basil St. Charles, both notorious rakes, Regina Berryman realizes that the only way to preserve her honor is to turn the tables on both suitors. Reissue. |
| wager of hearts book 3: Second Time Around Nancy Herkness, 2018 Billionaire businessman Nathan intends to win a bet that says he can find a woman to love him for something other than his money, and when he is helped out by new assistant Chloe when he is sick, he sees his chance. |
| wager of hearts book 3: A Bridge to Love Nancy Herkness, 2003 In this steamy debut novel, Herkness introduces a smart and sexy young widow who's determined to rebuild her life--from the heart up. Original. |
| wager of hearts book 3: The Bride Bet Tessa Dare, 2025-12-15 How to lose a duke in ten years...without losing your heart. Once upon a time, two sworn enemies--the bookish daughter of a scholar and the devilish heir to a duke--made a pact: If they were both still single in ten years, they would marry each other. It was a joke, Nicola thought. A duchess? Her? But when the Duke of Westleigh returns a decade later, he's serious. He needs an heir, so he's holding her to their marriage bargain--diamond ring, lavish gown, engagement ball, and more. Nothing Nicola says can dissuade him. When she calls him arrogant, he praises her honesty. When she makes social stumbles, he catches her fall. And when she gets exasperated, the duke can't seem to get enough. For reasons she can't fathom, he claims that no other woman will do. He's betting he can change her mind, with logic and passion. She's betting she can change his mind, just by being herself. And as the clock ticks down to a wedding day, neither is counting on losing their heart. |
| wager of hearts book 3: Wagering on an Ironic God Thomas S. Hibbs, 2017 Pascal thus wagers all on the irony of a God who both startles and astonishes wisdom's true lovers. |
| wager of hearts book 3: Dark Wager Mary Spencer, 1997 Lady Clara Harkhams wasn't a great beauty, but men clamored for her hand. She practiced the art of flirting with gay abandon, but she'd long ago given her body and soul to Lucien Bryland, the viscount she was promised to at birth. Now, after years abroad, Lucien returned a different man: dark, brooding, his piercing gaze setting her afire. His lips possessed her, his strong arms claimed her even as she refused to marry the stranger he'd become. Lucien knew he could never trust the coquette. But he planned the ultimate revenge--in marriage. Soon, he was sure Clara would be pregnant and tucked away in the country as he returned to London, his mistress, and the ton. So he'd wagered at White's. But the woman he tried to hate obsessed him. He had set out to enslave her, to make her want him as he wanted her. Yet the opposite seemed to be happening. Clara was an opiate and he was completely addicted. He could compel her to marry him--but he would have to win her love once again.... |
| wager of hearts book 3: The Governess Game Tessa Dare, 2018-08-28 New York Times and USA Today Bestseller He’s been a bad, bad rake—and it takes a governess to teach him a lesson The accidental governess After her livelihood slips through her fingers, Alexandra Mountbatten takes on an impossible post: transforming a pair of wild orphans into proper young ladies. However, the girls don’t need discipline. They need a loving home. Try telling that to their guardian, Chase Reynaud: duke’s heir in the streets and devil in the sheets. The ladies of London have tried—and failed—to make him settle down. Somehow, Alexandra must reach his heart . . . without risking her own. The infamous rake Like any self-respecting libertine, Chase lives by one rule: no attachments. When a stubborn little governess tries to reform him, he decides to give her an education—in pleasure. That should prove he can’t be tamed. But Alexandra is more than he bargained for: clever, perceptive, passionate. She refuses to see him as a lost cause. Soon the walls around Chase’s heart are crumbling . . . and he’s in danger of falling, hard. |
| wager of hearts book 3: Hope Is an Imperative David W. Orr, 2011-09-21 For more than three decades, David Orr has been one of the leading voices of the environmental movement, championing the cause of ecological literacy in higher education, helping to establish and shape the field of ecological design, and working tirelessly to raise awareness of the threats to future generations posed by humanity's current unsustainable trajectory. Hope Is an Imperative brings together in a single volume Professor Orr's most important works, including classics such as What Is Education For?, The Campus and the Biosphere, and Loving Children: A Design Problem. The book offers a complete introduction to the writings of David Orr for readers new to the field, and represents a welcome compendium of key essays for long-time fans. It is a must-have volume for every environmentalist's bookshelf. |
| wager of hearts book 3: A Duke is Never Enough Darcy Burke, 2020-02-25 From the USA Today bestselling author of The Untouchables series comes your next Regency obsession: The Spitfire Society... Meet the smart, independent women who've decided they don't need Society's rules, their families' expectations, or, most importantly, a husband. But just because they don't need a man doesn't mean they might not want one. Notorious rake Marcus Raleigh, Marquess of Ripley, is gracing the gossip pages for a new reason: the rumors he may have murdered his swindling cousin. His quest for answers regarding his cousin's death leads him to an incomparable self-declared spinster, and he is--for the first time--beguiled beyond reason. Neither is what the other wants, and yet their intense mutual infatuation is inescapable. After abandoning her philandering betrothed at the altar, Phoebe Lennox fled from London only to return an heiress who refuses to follow the ton's rules. She won't risk a relationship of any kind--until she meets the scandalous Marquess of Ripley. Swept into his seductive embrace, her resolve falters in the face of a pleasure she never anticipated. But when the truth about Marcus and the murder come to light, Phoebe could lose everything she holds dear, including a love for all time. |
| wager of hearts book 3: The Earl's Secret Bargain Ruth Ann Nordin, 2023-03-20 Lord Davenport and Lord Pennella have just made a bet for the hand of Miss Regina Giles. The gentleman she chooses wins the loser's estate. It's the most daring wager at White's, and quite possibly the most foolish. Toby York, the Earl of Davenport, knew it was a mistake to make the wager when Lord Pennella stormed into White's bragging that he could get any lady he wished. Toby really should have kept his mouth shut. But he didn't. And now there are only three things he can do to protect Miss Giles. One, he must get her to choose him instead of Pennella. Two, he must make sure she never finds out about the wager. And three, he must quietly break off the engagement so that she is free to marry a gentleman worthy of her. As long as he doesn't fall in love with her, there should be no problems. Too bad things never work out the way they're planned. |
| wager of hearts book 3: And They Found Dragons: 3 Book Bundle Ted Dekker, Rachelle Dekker, 2021-11-04 |
| wager of hearts book 3: The Heart's Desire Gayle Wilson, 1994 |
| wager of hearts book 3: A Peculiar Glory John Piper, 2016-03-01 Through the centuries, Christians have declared the Bible to be the Word of God. But why? What foundation do Christians have for believing that the Bible contains the very words of the living God? In his first major book since Bloodlines, best-selling author and popular preacher John Piper makes the case for why it is not just reasonable but crucial that we view the Bible as absolutely perfect and totally reliable. Exploring what Scripture teaches about itself from Genesis to Revelation, its unique self-authenticating nature, and its unparalleled ability to showcase God's peculiar glory, Piper lays a solid foundation for Christians' unshakable confidence in the Bible. |
| wager of hearts book 3: A Surrendered Heart (The Broadmoor Legacy Book #3) Tracie Peterson, Judith Miller, 2009-08-01 When cholera strikes Rochester, NY, most of the members of the Broadmoor family flee to their castle home in the Thousand Islands. But Amanda Broadmoor resolves to remain in Rochester to help control the spread of the dreaded disease. However, much more than Amanda's health hangs in the balance. Mishandling of the family fortune threatens to leave the Broadmoor family penniless and scorned by society unless Amanda is willing to sacrifice her future. Will she be forced to marry a man she disdains in order to save the Broadmoor legacy? |
| wager of hearts book 3: Secrets: The Philistine Heart (Book 3) Jean Evergreen, Who can she trust when lies sound like truth, and truth like lies? Bridget has finally done the unthinkable. She quit her job and moved to New York! All to be with the man that she loves. From the moment she arrives in the Big Apple, she's immediately thrust into Jason's world where everything comes with an exorbitant price tag. But as Bridget delves deeper into Jason's past, she can't help but wonder if the cost of holding onto his love isn't too high. Secrets is the third novel in The Philistine Heart series. If you enjoy mystery, intrigue and hot alpha males with dark secrets, then you'll love this story. |
| wager of hearts book 3: Summer of Joy (The Heart of Hollyhill Book #3) Ann H. Gabhart, 2008-02-15 The summer of 1964 certainly was eventful, but it's nothing compared to what's coming to the Brooke family and to Hollyhill, Kentucky. David finally gets up the nerve to pop the question to Leigh and wedding plans are in the making. But the past is coming to call on many in Hollyhill, threatening to destroy the relationships that everyone thought were so strong. Two people--one David thought was gone for good and the other no one's ever heard of--are making their way to the small town and promise trouble. This complex and well-written story is the perfect conclusion to the Hollyhill story. With true-to-life family drama, refreshing humor, and lovable characters, Summer of Joy will delight readers. |
| wager of hearts book 3: Books 3 & 4 William Blackstone, George Sharswood, 1860 |
| wager of hearts book 3: To Follow Her Heart (The Southold Chronicles Book #3) Rebecca DeMarino, 2016-07-19 Satisfying, Emotionally Rich Conclusion to The Southold Chronicles Series It is 1664 and Patience Terry is devastated to learn that Captain Jeremy Horton's ship has been shipwrecked off the coast of Barbados, with no survivors. She had hoped that Jeremy would someday give up the sea and settle down with her in Southold, Long Island. Unaware his memorial service is being planned, Jeremy is rescued and aboard a British Naval Gunship with secret orders to attack New Amsterdam and claim it for the British Crown. When he makes his surprise return to Southold--and to an overjoyed Patience--it's not the happily-ever-after his beloved had hoped for. With a finely tuned sense for authentic historical characters and settings, Rebecca DeMarino plunges readers into the 17th century--a world of high seas and tall ships, daring journeys and yearning hearts. |
| wager of hearts book 3: A Love of Her Own (Heart of the West Book #3) Maggie Brendan, 2010-06-01 April McBride has suffered a broken engagement once before and fully intends to guard her heart when she travels to Lewistown, Montana, to attend her brother's wedding. One look around the small mining town convinces April that this won't be difficult--just a bunch of dusty shops, bad service, and ill-bred cowboys. But a run-in with a horse trainer named Wes Owen opens up vast possibilities for frustration, embarrassment, friendship, and . . . love? Can April and Wes see past their differences in order to envision a future together? Readers will love going on this adventurous, spark-filled ride through turn-of-the-century Montana. Praise for Maggie Brendan: Brendan's gentle style of prairie romance is reminiscent of Janette Oke . . . capturing the heart of the old West with romance that will make you sigh.--Julie Lessman, author of the Daughters of Boston series Brendan blends colorful characters, lively dialogue, and intriguing historical details.--Amanda Cabot, author of Paper Roses and Scattered Petals |
WAGER Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of WAGER is something (such as a sum of money) risked on an uncertain event : stake. How to use wager in a sentence.
WAGER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
WAGER definition: 1. an amount of money that you risk in the hope of winning more, by trying to guess something…. Learn more.
Wager - definition of wager by The Free Dictionary
1. something risked or staked on an uncertain event; bet. 2. the act of betting. 3. the subject or terms of a bet. 4. to risk (something) on the outcome of a contest, event, etc.; bet. 5. Hist. to …
Wager Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
WAGER meaning: 1 : an agreement in which people try to guess what will happen and the person who guesses wrong has to give something (such as money) to the person who guesses right …
WAGER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
If you wager on the result of a competition or other event, you agree to win or lose an amount of money depending on the result.
wager noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes ...
Definition of wager noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
wager - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jun 9, 2025 · wager (third-person singular simple present wagers, present participle wagering, simple past and past participle wagered) (transitive) To bet something; to put it up as collateral. …
Wager - Wikipedia
Wager, the amount of a valuable staked when gambling on an event with an uncertain outcome, with the primary intent of winning money or material goods; Legal wager, required by both …
What does wager mean? - Definitions.net
A wager is a formal agreement, typically in the form of a bet, where individuals predict the outcome of an event, with a loss or gain of a certain amount of money or property at stake, …
Wager - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com
To wager is to bet: you might say to your fellow train passengers, "I'll wager ten dollars that we won't get to Chicago on time." You can use the word wager as either a noun or a verb, to mean …
WAGER Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of WAGER is something (such as a sum of money) risked on an uncertain event : stake. How to use wager in a sentence.
WAGER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
WAGER definition: 1. an amount of money that you risk in the hope of winning more, by trying to guess something…. Learn more.
Wager - definition of wager by The Free Dictionary
1. something risked or staked on an uncertain event; bet. 2. the act of betting. 3. the subject or terms of a bet. 4. to risk (something) on the outcome of a contest, event, etc.; bet. 5. Hist. to …
Wager Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
WAGER meaning: 1 : an agreement in which people try to guess what will happen and the person who guesses wrong has to give something (such as money) to the person who guesses right …
WAGER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
If you wager on the result of a competition or other event, you agree to win or lose an amount of money depending on the result.
wager noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes ...
Definition of wager noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
wager - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jun 9, 2025 · wager (third-person singular simple present wagers, present participle wagering, simple past and past participle wagered) (transitive) To bet something; to put it up as …
Wager - Wikipedia
Wager, the amount of a valuable staked when gambling on an event with an uncertain outcome, with the primary intent of winning money or material goods; Legal wager, required by both …
What does wager mean? - Definitions.net
A wager is a formal agreement, typically in the form of a bet, where individuals predict the outcome of an event, with a loss or gain of a certain amount of money or property at stake, …
Wager - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com
To wager is to bet: you might say to your fellow train passengers, "I'll wager ten dollars that we won't get to Chicago on time." You can use the word wager as either a noun or a verb, to …
