Review by Booklist Review
Of all the luck! Just as Lady Hermione Upperton is about to realize her lifelong dream of becoming the first woman inducted into the Lords of Anarchy driving club, her spendthrift father gambles away her prize pair of driving horses. As though that isn't bad enough, he then loses her in a game of cards with Jasper Fawley, the Earl of Mainwaring. Jasper certainly doesn't have to resort to the gambling tables to find a woman willing to marry him, but he can't deny the spark of attraction (or is it annoyance?) he feels for Hermione. So when the nobleman who won Hermione's horses is found murdered, Jasper knows it is time to put his cards on the table and do whatever he must to not only keep his new wife out of prison but also to keep her safe from the real killer. Collins continues to prove her flair for skillfully pairing danger and desire in the latest sinfully sexy addition to her Lords of Anarchy series, after A Good Rake is Hard to Find (2015).--Charles, John Copyright 2015 Booklist
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
Expertly crafted characters and a fast-paced plot are the highlights of Collins's second Lords of Anarchy Regency (after A Good Rake Is Hard to Find). Just as Lady Hermione Upperton is celebrating her induction into the exclusive Lords of Anarchy club, her father loses her beloved coach horses in a game of chance. Determined to get her horses back, Hermione decides to confront Lord Saintcrow, the man who won them, only to find him dead. She flees, fearing that she may be a suspect in his murder. Meanwhile, her father has also gambled away something even more precious-her hand in marriage-to Jasper Fawley, Earl Mainwaring, an operative for the Home Office. Fortunately, having recently shared a sizzling kiss with Jasper, Hermione isn't totally averse to the match. As their mutual attraction grows, Jasper must solve a mystery involving horse thieves. Collins craftily combines sensuous romance with a touch of suspense, creating a delightful novel that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment. Agent: Holly Root, Waxman Leavall. (Oct.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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