Wager for Love

The Earl of Saltaire had a reputation. They called him a rakehell, an abductor and ravisher of women, a dandy and a demon on horseback. Much of what was said was true. Then what lady of means and irreproachable character would consider marrying him - especially if she knew the reason for the match was to win a bet? Certainly not beautiful Lavinia Davenham, a young woman of independence and integrity. But the Earl had sworn to have her - even if it meant carrying her off by force in the dark of night.