To Wed a Wild Lord by Sabrina Jeffries (English) Paperback Book

Description: To Wed a Wild Lord by Sabrina Jeffries With her signature "sense of humor and delightfully delicious sensuality" (Romantic Times Book Reviews), New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries continues the sizzling Hellions of Halstead Hall series following the dark, dangerous, and dashing Lord Gabriel Sharpe. Daredevil Lord Gabriel Sharpe knows he must marry in order to inherit his grandmothers inheritance. But he does not expect his chance at marriage would appear in the feisty form of Virginia Waverly. Ever since her brother died racing Lord Gabriel, Virginia has yearned to get her revenge by beating him at his own game. But when she challenges him to a race, Gabriel counters with a marriage proposal. After all, he knows Virginia is in dire financial straits--so why not marry her and solve both of their problems? Virginia insists shes appalled by his proposal, but her response to his scorching kisses says otherwise. And when the two of them begin to unravel the truth behind her brothers death, Gabriel takes the greatest gamble of all, offering the courageous beauty something more precious than any inheritance--true love. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Sabrina Jeffries is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of several Regency-set historical romance series, including the Royal Brotherhood, the School for Heiresses, the Hellions of Halstead Hall, the Dukes Men, and the Sinful Suitors. When shes not writing in a coffee-fueled haze, shes traveling with her husband, caring for her adult autistic son, or indulging in one of her passions: jigsaw puzzles, chocolate, music, and costume parties. With more than nine million books in print in twenty languages, the North Carolina author never regrets tossing aside a budding career in academics for the sheer joy of writing fun fiction and hopes that one day a book of hers will end up saving the world. She always dreams big. Review "Marvelous characterization, lovely conversation, and drama perfectly leavened with humor makes this a grand romantic adventure." -- Starred review, Publishers Weekly Review Quote "Marvelous characterization, lovely conversation, and drama perfectly leavened with humor makes this a grand romantic adventure." -- Starred review, Publishers Weekly Excerpt from Book Sabrina Jeffries to Wed a Wild Lord Chapter One Eastcote, August 1825 Virginia Waverly could hardly contain her excitement as the carriage hurtled toward Marsbury House. A ball! She was going to a ball at last. She would finally get to use those waltz steps her second cousin, Pierce Waverly, the Earl of Devonmont, had taught her. For a moment, she let her mind wander through a lovely fantasy of being danced about the room by a handsome cavalry officer. Or perhaps by their host himself, the Duke of Lyons! Wouldnt that be grand? She knew what people said about his father, whom they called "the Mad Duke," but she never paid attention to such gossip. She did wish she had a more fashionable gown--like the one of pink gros de Naples shed seen in The Ladies Magazine. But fashionable gowns were expensive, which is why she had to make do with her old tartan silk one, bought when Scottish garb was all the rage. How she wished shed picked something less . . . distinctive to make over. Everybody would take one look at her and know how poor she was. "I can see that youre worried," Pierce said. Virginia stared at him, surprised by his insight. "Only a little. I tried to make this gown more fashionable by adding a net overlay, but the sleeves are still short, so now it just looks like an outdated gown with strange sleeves." "No, I meant--" "Surely people wont fault me too much for that." She thrust out her chin. "Though I dont care if they do. Im the only woman of twenty I know whos never been to a ball. Even the farmers daughter next door went to one in Bath, and shes only eighteen!" "What I was talking about--" "So Im not going to let my gown or my inexperience on the dance floor keep me from enjoying myself," she said stoutly. "I shall eat caviar and drink champagne, and for one night pretend that Im rich. And I shall finally dance with a man ." Pierce looked affronted. "Now see here, Im a man." "Well, of course, but youre my cousin. Its not the same." "Besides," he said, "I wasnt talking about your gown. I meant, arent you worried about running into Lord Gabriel Sharpe?" She blinked. "Why would he be there? He wasnt at the race today." A few years ago, the Duke of Lyons had started an annual race--the Marsbury Stakes--run on a course on his property. This year her grandfather, Pierces greatuncle, General Isaac Waverly, had entered a Thoroughbred stallion from their stud farm. Lamentably, Ghost Rider had lost the race and the Marsbury Cup. Thats why Pierce was accompanying her to the race ball tonight, instead of her grandfather--Ghost Riders poor performance had keenly disappointed Poppy. It had disappointed her, too, but not enough to keep her from attending the ball. "Sharpe is Lyonss close friend," Pierce said. "In fact, he was at the race in Turnham Green with Roger." Her stomach sank. "That cant be! The only people there were Lord Gabriel and some fellow named Kinloch--" "The Marquess of Kinloch, yes. That was Lyonss title before his father died and he ascended to the dukedom." She scowled. "No wonder Poppy refused to attend tonight. Why didnt he tell me? I wouldnt have come." "Thats why. Uncle Isaac wanted you to enjoy yourself for once. And he assumed that Sharpe wouldnt be there since he wasnt at the race." "Still, Ill have to face the duke, who let Roger run that awful course in Turnham Green despite knowing the risks. Why did he invite us? Doesnt he realize who we are?" "Perhaps hes holding out the olive branch to you and Uncle Isaac for his own part in Rogers death, small as it was." She snorted. "Rather late, if you ask me." "Come now, you cant blame Lyons for what happened. Or Sharpe either, for that matter." She glared at Pierce. Theyd had this argument many a time in the seven years since her brother had died in a dangerous carriage race against Lord Gabriel. "His lordship and Kinloch--Lyons--took advantage of Rogers being drunk--" "You dont know that." "Well, no one knows for sure, since Lord Gabriel refuses to speak of it. But Poppy says thats what happened, and I believe him. Roger would never have agreed to threading the needle with Lord Gabriel when sober." The course was called "threading the needle" because it ran between two boulders with room enough for only one carriage to pass. The racer coming behind had to rein in to allow the other to drive through. Roger hadnt pulled back in time and had been thrown into a boulder. Hed been killed instantly. Shed hated Lord Gabriel ever since. "Men do stupid things when theyre drunk," Pierce said. "Especially when theyre with other men." "Why do you always make excuses for Lord Gabriel?" Pierce cast her a shuttered look from eyes the exact shade of brown as Ghost Riders. "Because although he may be a reckless madman who risks his neck every chance he gets, hes not the devil Uncle Isaac makes him out to be." "Well never agree on this," she said, tugging at her drooping gloves. "Only because youre stubborn and intractable." "A family trait, I believe." He laughed. "Indeed it is." Virginia gazed out the window and tried to regain her buoyant mood, but it was no use. The ball was doomed to be ruined if Lord Gabriel showed up. "Still," Pierce went on, "if Sharpe does come, I hope youll refrain from mentioning the challenge you gave him a month and a half ago." "And why should I?" "Because its madness!" His eyes narrowed on her. "Its not like you to do something so irresponsible. I know you didnt mean to issue that challenge--you were just angry--but to continue would be foolish, and you arent that." She glanced away. Sometimes Pierce had no clue what went on inside her. He and Poppy insisted upon seeing her as some pillar of domestic virtue who kept the farm running and wanted the same things all women her age wanted--a stable home and a family, even if it was just with Poppy. It wasnt that she didnt want those things. She just . . . didnt want them at the sacrifice to her soul. To the part of her that felt boxed in sometimes by constant work and responsibility. The part of her that wanted to dance at a ball. And race Lord Gabriel Sharpe. Pierce went on lecturing. "Besides, if Uncle Isaac ever hears that you challenged Sharpe to a race on the same course that killed Roger, hell put a stop to it at once." True. Poppy was a mite overprotective. Shed been only three years old when hed left the cavalry to take care of her and Roger after their parents, his son and daughter-in-law, had died in a boating accident. "How will he hear of it?" Virginia batted her eyelashes at Pierce. "Surely you wouldnt be so cruel as to tell him." "Oho, dont try your tricks on me , dear girl. They may work on Uncle Isaac, but Im immune to such things." She stiffened. "Im not a girl anymore, in case you havent noticed." "Actually, I have. Which is why you must stop tormenting Lord Gabriel. This ball is your chance to find a husband. And chaps dont like it when women go about challenging men to foolish races." "Im in no hurry to marry," she said, giving him the same lie she always gave her grandfather. "I prefer to stay with Poppy as long as possible." "Virginia," Pierce said softly, "dont be na Details ISBN1668019477 Author Sabrina Jeffries Pages 368 Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1668019477 ISBN-13 9781668019474 Publication Date 2023-07-25 Series Number 4 Series Hellions of Halstead Hall Format Paperback Imprint Pocket Books Publisher Simon & Schuster Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-07-25 NZ Release Date 2023-07-25 US Release Date 2023-07-25 UK Release Date 2023-07-25 DEWEY FIC Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142961414;

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