Anna St. ClAire
Usa Today Bestselling Author
Sweet & Sassy Historical Romance
Wedding Wager Series
Odds On An Earl
The last thing he wants is a bride…
Nicholas de Lorris, the fifth Earl of Crewe, vowed to avoid the marriage noose after a betrayal left him scorned. When his mother persuades him to escort her to a house party, he reluctantly agrees, despite learning that self-proclaimed matchmaker, Lady Pansy Osborne, has organized it. Hardened to the ploys of marriage-minded mamas and their daughters, Nick is unprepared when he meets a beautiful young woman who seems completely indifferent to him and his title.
The last thing she needs is a husband…
Lady Alora Owens finds Society oppressive and marriage frightening, having lost her mother in childbirth. Accepting spinsterhood, she avoids Ton gatherings in favor of riding her horses and other outdoor activities. Exasperated, her father accepts an invitation to a house party, forcing her to attend and promising to join her later. Upon arriving, Alora hears the cries of a young colt being mishandled by two stable hands and runs to its rescue. Her frustration leads her to accept a wager proposed by Lady Osborne to ride the temperamental colt, belonging to the Earl of Crewe, in three days’ time—unwittingly making herself and Lord Crewe the latest targets in Lady Osborne’s matchmaking scheme.
Continually paired during the house party, Nick and Alora discover a conspiracy to steal his horse, which has direct champion lineage. As they work to discover who is behind the plot, they find unexpected feelings growing for one another. Can Nick and Alora survive the danger they uncover and find the love they both crave?
★★★★★ “I loved the plot which was based around horses. The setting of a country house party was great & I appreciated the fact that Nick's mother stated it was to be a short house party, so you knew things would move quickly. I felt the pace was just right, there was always something happening, but it never felt rushed. Nick & Alora were the perfect couple - they had so much in common; loved the same things, disliked the same things, and I was so happy they found each other.” Lana Birky
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★★★★★ “The scene where they meet was enjoyable. I knew they would be a great couple and their chemistry together showed. Story has some suspense and violence. Romance builds slowly and was clean with some passionate kisses. I didn't like how my favorite secondary character was portrayed - Lady Osborne.” ~ Linda J.
★★★★★ “I truly enjoyed Nick and Alora's story. It was fun and had a hint of intrigue. The secondary characters were just as entertaining. Another good one to add to the collect by Mrs. St. Claire.” ~ Heather
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★★★★★ “I enjoyed reading this fascinating story that includes a wager, horse stealing and romance in-between with a loving hea.” ~ Sharon