My Once and Future Duke

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What happens at the infamous Vega Club . . . Sophie Campbell is determined to be mistress of her own fate. Surviving on her skill at cards, she never risks what she can't afford to lose. Yet when the Duke of Ware proposes a scandalous wager that's too extravagant to refuse, she can't resist. If she wins, she'll get five thousand pounds, enough to secure her independence forever. Stays at the Vega Club . . . Jack Lindeville, Duke of Ware, tells himself he's at the Vega Club merely to save his reckless brother from losing everything, but he knows it's a lie. He can't keep his eyes off Sophie, and to get her he breaks his ironclad rule against gambling. If he wins, he wants her--for a week. Until now . . . A week with Jack could ruin what's left of Sophie's reputation. It might even break her heart. But when it comes to love, all bets are off . . .

Caroline Linden was born a reader, not a writer. She earned a math degree from Harvard University and wrote computer software before turning to writing fiction. Twelve years, sixteen books, three Red Sox championships, and one dog later, she has never been happier with her decision. Her books have won the NEC Reader's Choice Beanpot Award, the Daphne du Maurier Award, the NJRW Golden Leaf award, and RWA's RITA(R) Award. Since she never won any prizes in math, she takes this as a sign that her decision was also a smart one. Visit her online at www.CarolineLinden.com.

"An emotional, intense romance between two unlikely partners." - Washington Post "Romance readers will not be gambling at all in choosing RITA Award-winning Linden's latest as she once again delivers another impeccably executed, witty, and sensual Regency historical. For fans of Eloisa James and Tessa Dare." - Booklist (starred review) "Tempestuous, funny, and sweet." - Publishers Weekly "The beauty of the romance lies...in the telling of the story...Regency romance fans will enjoy the unmistakable air of intensity and wistfulness." - Kirkus