A Gamble at Sunset

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Award-winning author Vanessa Riley turns all convention on its head for the first in an enchanting, dazzlingly diverse new Regency romance trilogy featuring a duke, three sisters, and a tantalizing bet with a most desirable reward... When a duke discovers the woman he loves was tricked into marrying another, the master chess player makes the now-widowed Baroness the highest-stakes wager of his life- he will find husbands for her two reluctant-to-marry sisters-or depart forever... Reeling from unexpected loss, Georgina Wilcox is about to give up on her love of music and talent for singing. But when Jahleel Charles, Duke of Torrance, encourages her to win a prestigious prize that will launch her career, she reluctantly accepts a tutor-a fellow struggling prodigy as appealing as he is insecure. But will their sudden fiery collaboration-and growing attraction-prove a scandalously irresistible temptation A second son and would-be composer, Lord Mark Sebastian feels he's the last person to teach anyone-much less help the gifted Georgina succeed. However, her skill at bringing his compositions to life are rekindling his hopes-and making him want more than to please his family by marrying an heiress. Soon, with their reputations and futures on the line, will the talented duo take a risk on each other, and find the confidence to follow their dreams-and their hearts

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Praise for Vanessa Rileys Historical Romances:

"A sparkling love story with deep wells of faith and feeling...It's refreshing to read historical romance that reflects the true diversity of the era...A Duke, The Lady, and A Baby is about overcoming trauma, a testament to love forged in adversitya love that both leaves space for and hastens healing. Riley knows how to spin a yarn built on faith and trust, that lilts along with the gentility and reserve of her characters." Entertainment Weekly

"Readers on the lookout for Black or disabled characters in historical romance will not want to miss this." The New York Times on A Duke, The Lady, and a Baby

"Smart and witty...Vanessa Riley delivers the perfect historical read." Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author on A Duke, The Lady, and a Baby

"Riley loads her expertly crafted romance with intrigue, droll banter, and steadily building passion." Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEWon A Duke, The Lady, and a Baby

"With strong heroines, swoon-worthy heroes, and deeply emotional stories, Vanessa Riley is a magnificent voice in historical romanceone not to be missed!" Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author on A Duke, The Lady, and a Baby

"Riveting from the first sentence to the last. Vanessa Riley's lyrical voice shimmers in this emotional, uplifting tour de force." Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author on A Duke, The Lady, and a Baby

"Get your fill of scandal, misunderstandings and a secret society to boot." ELLE Canada on An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler

"Move over, Bridgertons. Theres a new set of scandalous aristocrats waiting to take London society by storm. Library Journal on An Earl, The Girl, and a Toddler

"With brilliant pacing, memorable characters, and witty dialogue, the premise elevated beyond our expectations...portrays Black people in a beautiful way that makes us relatable and takes us out of the stereotypical maid and slave roles." AAMBC on A Duke, The Lady, and a Baby

Riley's extensive research into people of color during the Regency era adds greatly to the appeal of this page-turning romance. Fans of Shonda Rhimes adaptation of Julia Quinns Bridgerton books will devour this series. Booklist, STARRED REVIEW on An Earl, The Girl, and a Toddler

Riley dispels the myth of the all-white Regencypeople of color rose to the titled elite in this and in many other historical periodswhile also refusing to diminish or gloss over an iota of the bigotry and judgment a blackamoor earl would face. Bookpage on An Earl, The Girl, and a Toddler

Author Bio

Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author of historical romance, mystery, and fiction novels featuring realistic multicultural communities and powerful persons of color. To fuel her interest in the Regency and early-Victorian eras, she made time for attending renaissance fairs and consuming period novels and films while obtaining her Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and a master's in industrial engineering and engineering management from Stanford University, as well as a BS and MS in mechanical engineering from Penn State University. A frequent speaker at literary, women's, and STEM events, she lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her military husband and teenage kid. Visit her online at VanessaRiley.com.