The Courtesan's Wager — Claudia Dain

Claudia Dain delights readers once again when her deliciously improper heroine Sophia Dalby concocts a matchmaking scheme that has the entire ton in an uproar...

If Lady Amelia Caversham is to marry before another Season passes, she'd better find help -- namely, that of the infamous courtesan-turned-matchmaker Sophia Dalby. But even Amelia is shocked when Lady Dalby informs her that they will hold interviews for the position. And most shocking of all? Only dukes need apply.

The brazen plan may ruffle feathers, but that doesn't keep the men from lining up, especially once the bride-to-be starts rejecting one eligible duke after another. Soon every titled man in Town wants his name on Lady Amelia's roster. Only Lord Cranleigh shuns the proceedings. In fact, to keep his shy brother off the scandalous list, he sets his own course of action. But convincing the lady to pursue altogether different interests leads to even more outrageous behavior. Lady Dalby is delighted. Lady Amelia is shocked. And the ton is abuzz: Will Lady Amelia become a duchess after all, or will other desires consume her?

Hero: Lord Cranleigh
Heroine: Lady Amelia Caversham