His Lady Deceived By Cheryl Bolen Direct

The plan works too well. Sarah, convinced of Alfred's unworthiness, loses interest. Only then does Alfred realize he has made a massive mistake and that he actually wants to win her back.

A 30-year-old rake who prefers sport and gambling to marriage. His Lady Deceived by Cheryl Bolen

Alfred's best friend and the unwitting catalyst for the central conflict. The plan works too well

Regency Historical Romance (specifically a Christmas novella). Series: This is the second book in The Deceived Series . A 30-year-old rake who prefers sport and gambling

Lady Sarah Milton is a beautiful woman with a generous dowry, yet she remains a spinster because she hasn't met a man who truly appeals to her. She has long admired , a sport-loving rake who barely knows she exists. When their families are invited to spend the Yuletide season together at the home of the Duke and Duchess of Radcliff, Sarah sees it as the perfect opportunity to win him over.

A holiday house party at the Duke of Radcliff's estate during the Regency era. Characters: