The Bride Price

Sebastien Deville is the illegitimate son of the Duke of Grandien, a known libertine who has spent his life wanting revenge. His chance arrives with a competition sponsored by the king, which the whole ton is talking about. The winner receives a large fortune, a newly created title, royal sponsorship and a well-born bride.

For Sebastien, the prize is the means to reclaim the lands taken from his mother and to gain the power he craves. He expects to win without much trouble.

Caroline Martin stands in his way. She knows his reputation as a heartbreaker who leaves women in tears, and one of those women is her friend, the bride he would claim by winning. Caroline sets out to sabotage him. The plan is hard to keep to when he looks at her the way he does and touches her with such skill.

This is a historical romance with an enemies-to-lovers feel, set among the aristocracy and driven by a contest with high stakes. Caroline knows the danger he poses and the temptation he offers, and she is ready to risk a great deal for the people she cares about. Sebastien will do whatever it takes to win, and her heart may end up as part of the bargain.