The Duchess Wager: 2 (The Countess Chronicles)

The duke accepts a wagerFitz the Duke of Harrodshire views marriage as a business arrangement not a question of the heart. Especially once he bets his friends that he wont marry the next woman he fancies. He knows it will be an easy win - until they take refuge from a snowstorm at Bleneccle Manor and he meets Lady Margot Wickham.A widow in mourningAt her parents home in Northern England to recover from her husbands sudden death Lady Margot Wickham isnt sure shell ever be ready to face the duties of being a Dowager Countess. When unexpected travelers show up in a snowstorm Margot is grateful for the distraction.Until she realizes she might be too distracted by a certain duke. Duty callsWhen Margot gets notice of unrest at her husbands cotton mill she realizes she can put off duty no longer. Alarmed Fitz volunteers to accompany her south. He plans to help her resolve the issue - but the road trip is a convenient excuse to stay close too.This Regency Romance is perfect for fans of Amalie Howard and Mary Balogh. It works as a standalone or as a companion to the rest of the Countess Chronicles series.