One week! What are you thinking? Knowing his best friend and long time companion, Derek Drake, Earl of Manderville, is totally surprised by the request made by the Duke. Even for himself, Nicholas Manning, Duke of Rothsay, a notorious rake who seldom stayed overnight with his many conquests, was surprised by the frisson he felt as he carefully watch Lady Caroline Wynn's face.

After causing a frenzy of gossip in the Ton and much betting after the publication of their drunken bet over which of these two handsome rakes was the best lover, the two friends had finally met the woman offering to be their judge to their utmost shock. She is young, beautiful and insists that no long-term strings will be attached. Her only caveat is that they must maintain the highest degree of secrecy over her identity.

Think of the scandal if news of her involvement got out! Could Caroline really do this after the horror of her marriage to Lord Edward Wynn? Would these powerful and busy rakes really want to spend that much time with her -- the icy widow known for her cold demeanor? For his part, Derek is now sick at heart with this bet and with the thought of losing Annabel! Caught in the most indecent position with a married lady, the young ward of his Uncle Thomas now refused to see him and was going to marry another. How could he let this happen?

Emma Wildes is at her best in this delightfully wicked, yet tenderly erotic Regency romance that is sure to win the hearts of her readers. With her solid understanding of the regency period and strong well-developed characters, you'll delight in the sparkling repartee as each one tries to find out the real heart inside the public persona of the other. Underlying this double love tale of gaining trust between and among the four main characters is also a strong sense of how the structure of the ton controls the actions of its members and the impact if one steps out of line! This is one wager and terrific read you don't want to miss!