by Andrea Pickens (Author)
A gifted artist. A notorious rake. A wager that could destroy them both.
Alexandra Chilton longs for freedom-not marriage. Devoted to her art and intellectual pursuits, she has no interest in London society and its confining expectations ... until she crosses paths with the dangerously charming Earl of Branford.
Bored, restless, and infamous for scandal, Branford commits himself to a reckless wager while drunk: seduce Alexandra Chilton. But what begins as a game soon becomes something far more dangerous when Alexandra challenges his cynicism-and awakens feelings he never expected.
As passion ignites and secrets unravel, a ruthless enemy moves to destroy them both. With reputations at stake and hearts on the line, Alexandra and Branford must decide whether love is worth risking everything.
Andrea Pickens delivers wit, emotional depth, and mounting tension in a story where love is forged through challenge, courage, and the willingness to risk everything for the truth of the heart.
Number of Pages: 242
Dimensions: 0.55 x 8 x 5.25 IN
Publication Date: March 17, 2026
