Kurzbeschreibung:

When the wicked widow wagers the notorious rake...the stakes are high, but the temptation is higher.
Lady Theodosia Dundas has spent years reveling in her role as the tons most scandalous villain. Known for spreading gossip, ruining reputations, and cutting down anyone who flaunts their happiness before her, while shes sold to a decrepit viscount. But widowhood has its perks. With her own estate and no man to control her, Theodosia is finally free to live as she pleases no husband, no rules, and no apologies.
Harcourt Eliot, Earl of St. Germans, has spent his life drowning his demons in brandy, women, and cards. Told since boyhood that he was worthless, Court has never believed himself worthy of anything until his fathers death gives him the chance to prove otherwise. Determined to right his fathers wrongs, he wins back an estate his father lost long ago... only for Theodosia, his sisters best friend, to arrive at his door, ready to claim the home for herself.
So they set the terms she wants the estate, and he wants her...in his bed. But as passion ignites and past wounds surface, who shall be the victor? And is the estate the only thing on the line?
Note: This is a spicy read with multiple explicit scenes. Content warnings available on author website.
Tropes:
Wanton Widow
Reformed Rake
Best Friends Brother
Wagers
Reformed Villainess
Emotionally Wounded Leads
Forced Proximity
*This is Book #34 in The Wicked Widows League series, a multi-author collaboration.