Almost a Bride — Jane Feather

Fate deals one stubbornly single young woman and one deceptively heartless man a shocking hand in a high-stakes bet. But is love in the cards?

Jack Fortescu gambles to win, and this time his prize is not only his rival's lavish mansion but everything in it --
including the man's beautiful sister! But when it comes to games, Jack has met his match. . . .

Left homeless by her brother's escapade, Arabella Lacey has two appalling choices: pack her bags -- or agree to marry the lunatic who's taken over her house. Why would such a handsome -- and outrageously wealthy -- man want such an unromantic arrangement? Arabella intends to find out, and have a little fun in the process at Jack's expense . . . literally. As Jack discovers that his reluctant bride is no ordinary beauty, he feels a stir of admiration, among other emotions, that wasn't part of the bargain. Now he's the one with everything to lose. . . .