Betting on a Baron

About the book

Baron Harlowe's Search for a Wife

Ambrose Kirkman, also known as Baron Harlowe, has made the decision that it is time for him to find a wife. However, he is not interested in a wife who only wants him for his wealth. In order to find true love, he comes up with a plan: he will let rumors spread that he has lost his fortune and see who remains by his side.

Enter Lady Daphne Wilcock, who is determined to assist him in dealing with the gossip. The more time Ambrose spends with Daphne, the more he realizes that he wants her for his own.

Meanwhile, Daphne has harbored feelings for her best friend's brother, Ambrose, for years. Despite his lack of romantic interest in her in the past, she sees his financial troubles as an opportunity to show her support and potentially kindle a new connection. However, Ambrose's actions leave her confused, and she is unsure of where she stands with Baron Harlowe.

As their relationship navigates through misunderstandings and good intentions gone wrong, will Ambrose and Daphne be able to trust each other and confess their feelings before it is too late?

Betting on a Baron is the second installment in Rachel Ann Smith's Wagering on Love series, a collection of steamy romance novellas set in her Regency Spy universe. Each book in the series promises a Happily-Ever-After and is best enjoyed in chronological order.