Snippet from An Inadvisable Wager

I just posted this on my author page on Facebook and decided I should share it here too! I am loving everything about this work and can't wait to share it. Right now this will be released early 2021.

Here's a snippet from An Inadvisable Wager:

"Three more people pushed into the library while Lady Weatherby was huffing about the absolute scandal of it! Nora let her tears flow, one of those gifts given to women to use against men. Carlow had removed his person from hers, allowing her to sit up, bat her lashes and then press her hand to her brow.

Then Timothy strolled in.

Nora was just about out of tears—and ready for her brother to scream holy hell about Carlow ruining—ruining—his sister.

“And who are you?” Carlow demanded.

“I am Nora’s brother, Timothy Blasington. Earl of Henbury. And I don’t need an introduction to a scoundrel like you, Carlow. Isn’t it just like your family to take advantage of the defenseless,” he said, speaking with authority and anger. “Nora, come stand beside me and away from him.”

“You’re Henbury? And you’re Nora Blasington?” Carlow asked, his brows reaching the ceiling while his gaze shot daggers at her.

“This is unspeakable,” Reverend Wright, sputtered. “I will see the Archbishop of Canterbury this evening and demand a special license and you, sir, will attend with me.”

“It’s already morning,” Carlow said sarcastically. Nora glanced at the mantel clock to see it was just a little after two.

“He’s not going anywhere,” Timothy demanded. “There are agreements to be reached and until I hear it from his own lips, he’s not leaving this room.”

“And what is it you want me to say?” Carlow asked, feigning innocence.

“By God, you will apologize first. Second, you will get on your knees and beg for my sister’s hand.”   

“Or what? Carlow asked.

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