Tempted by a Rake’s Smile: A Historical Regency Romance Book

Cassandra is the driving force behind her father's gambling hall and there's no way she is walking away from it. Much to her father's dismay, she is not interested in marrying even though plenty of men have strived for her hand. Ambition may rule her life, but everything will change in a single day, when she meets the handsome, yet infamous, Gabriel. The rumours surrounding him may be too scandalous to handle, but the more times their paths cross, the more Cassandra knows she's not going to be able to walk away from him so easily. Not with her heart intact, that is...

Gabriel has always had whatever he wanted; he gambled, drank and never faced any consequences. But his privileged life will change forever, when he takes things too far forcing his family to disown him for good. His only chance to rise above that disgrace comes when the owner of his favourite gambling hall dies and the place is up for sale. Gabriel wants to be in charge, but to get to the top, he has to distract an enticing rival. But as a man, it's torment to be so very close to the beauty he's not allowed to fall for... Can he handle the driven woman, when her kisses are the only thing he can think of?

Their rivalry leads to red-hot desire and when they think they can resist, that's when they are the most vulnerable. With their dreams clashing with irresistible passion, can they set aside their differences and realize what's truly worth fighting for?