His Lady Deceived By Cheryl Bolen -

A 30-year-old rake who prefers sport and gambling to marriage.

In Cheryl Bolen's Regency-era novella , the story revolves around a Christmas house party and a scheme that backfires spectacularly. The Story Summary His Lady Deceived by Cheryl Bolen

Alfred, however, is determined to resist his mother’s matchmaking efforts. He enjoys his lifestyle of gambling and recklessness and has no intention of marrying a "well-bred" lady. To sabotage the potential match, he enlists his best friend, , to "poison" Sarah's mind. Potts is tasked with informing her of Alfred's supposed wicked ways, including heavy gaming and a fake mistress. A 30-year-old rake who prefers sport and gambling

Lady Sarah Milton is a beautiful woman with a generous dowry, yet she remains a spinster because she hasn't met a man who truly appeals to her. She has long admired , a sport-loving rake who barely knows she exists. When their families are invited to spend the Yuletide season together at the home of the Duke and Duchess of Radcliff, Sarah sees it as the perfect opportunity to win him over. He enjoys his lifestyle of gambling and recklessness

The plan works too well. Sarah, convinced of Alfred's unworthiness, loses interest. Only then does Alfred realize he has made a massive mistake and that he actually wants to win her back.

Alfred's best friend and the unwitting catalyst for the central conflict.

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