Five Gold Rings — Emily E.K. Murdoch

It's 1817, and five gold rings are perfect Christmas presents...Esther Fitzroy is bored of all the gentlemen lining up to propose matrimony-only because her father's rising fortune means a bigger dowry. At least she's not like the poor Duke of Kendal, who according to the latest scandal, has lost his entire fortune. So when John (Jack to the ladies), the Duke of Kendal suddenly arrives at the Fitzroy home and starts inexpertly wooing her, Esther knows precisely what he wants, her dowry. But she wants his heart.Determined to make him fall in love with her before he asks for her hand, Esther starts a dangerous game with a gentleman far more accustomed to seduction than she could ever imagine.Purchasing five gold rings as presents for her sisters is nothing to what Jack wants to give her this Christmas. Five gold rings may be perfect gifts, but Esther only wants one from Jack-and she may not wait to receive one before giving up her heart...and her body.This novella is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series which can be read in any order - but follow the numbers down for the best reading experience!Note: This series is part of Dragonblade's Flame line, so this is a sexy, steamy, and scorching-hot read with multiple sex scenes. Be advised.The Twelve Days of ChristmasBook 1 - Twelve Drummers DrummingBook 2 - Eleven Pipers PipingBook 3 - Ten Lords a LeapingBook 4 - Nine Ladies DancingBook 5 - Eight Maids a MilkingBook 6 - Seven Swans a SwimmingBook 7 - Six Geese a LayingBook 8 - Five Gold RingsBook 9 - Four Calling BirdsBook 10 - Three French HensBook 11 - Two Turtle DovesBook 12 - A Partridge in a Pear Tree