Three dashing rakes go to war—and break countless female hearts. But on the way home to England, a gypsy predicts that love will trap them all. Thus they make a daring wager: By June first, whomever Cupid matches must forfeit one thousand pounds and a red rose.

Thinking that any woman would be overjoyed to accept his offer of marriage since he is rich, dashing, and witty, Barth Juston, Earl of Wickton, is stunned to discover that beautiful Isa Lawford is immune to his charms and sets out to win her heart. Original.

Three dashing rakes go to war—and break countless female hearts. But on the way home to England, a gypsy predicts that love will trap them all. Their high-spirited response? A daring wager! By June the first, whomever Cupid catches must forfeit one thousand pounds and a red rose... A BRIDE FOR LORD BRASLEIGH Philip Marrow, Lord Brasleigh, has no choice—he must force a lady to marry. He needs to get his troublesome ward, Miss Bella Lowe, off his hands. Finding a willing groom is no problem, but finding Bella is! The disobedient chit—actually a delightful young miss determined to marry for love—has run away to escape the match. Now an exasperated Philip is tracking her down to show her what happens to a foolish woman on her own. Since he has never met Miss Lowe, he plans on playing the role of rogue and scare her back to London. Yet he never expects to ignite a passion he can't control...or find a lady who fights fire with a clever scheme all her own....