One Dangerous Night: A Gambler's Daughters Romance

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The second book in New York Times bestselling author Cathy Maxwells humorous and heartwarming series The Gamblers Daughters, in which three aristocratic Irish sisters are determined to make their ways in Regency London...only to learn the path to making a brilliant society marriage isnt easyespecially when Love gets in the way. Here, a disaster in a storm throws headstrong sister Elise into the company, and arms, of a rake on the run.

Elise Lanscarr is furiousher very own sister has married the man Elise had marked for herself. Feeling betrayed, she flees London, determined to return to the one place where everything was once as it should be: her family home in Ireland. But when her stagecoach crashes in a storm, she finds herself cast adrift in the wilds with no one to help but a rough-looking, albeit handsome, strangerone who has obviously never been informed of the proper rules of society.

Christopher Fitzhugh-Cox, the missing Duke of Winderton, has fled all responsibility, preferring the persona ofthedevil-may-care rake Kit. He proudly lives hand-to-mouth, rubbing shoulders with commoners and thieves alike. But while he values his freedom, hes never been one to leave a lady in troubleeven one as opinionated, albeit intriguing, as Elise.

But this night of booming thunder and flashing lightning is just the beginning of an unexpected, often dangerous, adventure. And two disillusioned souls who have been caught up in their own webs of expectations and disappointments are about to learn that life always holds surprises, and gifts. And all it asks in return is that they risk everything for Love . . .

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I love Cathy Maxwell! Julia Quinn [A]n intricate, enchanting historical romance, full of rich detail and witty dialogue. This novel will appeal to readers seeking Regency romance with an adventurous road-trip twist. Recommended for fans of Candace Camp, Mary Balogh, and Amita Murray. Library Journal With its captivating characters, spot-on plotting spiced with a hint of dangerous political intrigue, and simmering sensuality, this is no gamble for historical romance fans who will find that this is a great start to Maxwells (His Lessons in Love, 2022) new Gamblers Daughters series. Booklist on A Kiss in the Moonlight With likable and engaging characterswhose repartee will have readers laughing out loudthis fast-paced romance has all the elements readers savor. Maxwell hits the mark once more. RT Book Reviews (top pick) on A Kiss in the Moonlight A Kiss in the Moonlight is a great start to a new series with a likable hero and heroine, an easy plot, and enjoyable side characters. Fresh Fiction

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Cathy Maxwell spends hours in front of her computer pondering the question, "Why do people fall in love" It remains for her the great mystery of life and the secret to happiness. She lives in beautiful Virginia with children, horses, dogs, and cats.