{"product_id":"war-of-the-wedding-wagers-beverley-oakley-9781967169603","title":"War of the Wedding Wagers: A Regency Historical Romance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo wagers, two matchmaking schemes, and the most dangerous gamble of all, love.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLady Eugenia, a spirited spinster with a penchant for matchmaking, places a bold bet with the aloof Lord Thornton: that opposites not only attract, but marry. Her chosen test subjects? The scholarly Miss Amelia Fairchild and the rakish Sir Frederick, two people with seemingly nothing in common. If Eugenia wins, she earns a coveted balloon ride with Thornton. If she loses, her beloved 'Persephone' painting is forfeit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Amelia has a wager of her own to navigate. Still recovering from heartbreak and determined to protect her fragile inheritance, she must prevent Frederick from marrying anyone like herself. And certainly not herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen both parties arrive at Pendleton Castle, a house party known more for ghost stories than romance, the stakes rise with every secret uncovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropes you'll love: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Enemies to lovers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Forced proximity (gothic house party)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Bluestocking + reformed rake\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Secret wagers and rival matchmaking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Grumpy\/sunshine dynamic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Hidden diaries and family mystery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Ghost stories and gothic undertones\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat begins as a lighthearted gamble becomes a tangled game of emotions, identity, and secrets. And as the heart proves more unpredictable than any wager, love may be the riskiest bet of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA clever, charming historical romance with gothic flair, slow-burn heat, and matchmaking mayhem, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Evie Dunmore, and Kate Bateman.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Beverley Oakley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1967169608\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781967169603\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 292\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.73lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.61d","brand":"Beverley Oakley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48996983734527,"sku":"9781967169603","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/war-of-the-wedding-wagers-beverley-oakley-9781967169603","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}