Gambling on a Gentleman — Rachel Ann Smith

A woman on the edge.An earl who likes to gamble.And a gold coin that can change everything.Miss Beatrice Turner is desperate. Abandoned by her father, their home and possessions taken by creditors, Beatrice and her mother have been living off the generosity of friends. Time is short, and Beatrice must marry. With only a unique gold coin as her dowry, she places all her faith in the ton's matchmaker extraordinaire – Lady Osborne.Richard Arbor, Earl of Bixley, is determined never to wed. Ever. Indeed, his goal is to avoid his godmother's matchmaking attempts. But there's something about Miss Beatrice Turner that draws him to her. The way she smiles, the way she speaks her mind, the way her lips feel against his.When Beatrice is forced to choose between family or love, she'll have to trust her instincts. Except she didn't take into account Richard's tenacity once his mind is made up. Tempting fate, Beatrice and Richard will risk forfeiting their chance at happiness on the flip of a coin.