A fan-favorite historical romance from New York Times bestselling author Candace Camp, originally published in 2007. No longer in the first blush of youth and without a marriage portion, Miss Constance Woodley can scarcely imagine why one of the leading lights of London society should take an interest in the likes of her. But under her benefactor’s guiding hand, she’s transformed into a … a captivating creature who catches the eye of the handsome, charming and ever-so-slightly notorious Lord Dominic Leighton. And before the shocked eyes of the entire ton, the “nobody” and the rakish viscount show that even in the heartless world of the marriage mart, when love is at stake, all bets are off.
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A delightful tale with a Cinderella storyline, with I adore! After the death of her father, as could often happen, Constance was left at the mercy of her relations who inherit her home. Of course there are the two spoiled cousins (wicked stepsisters!) who she is to chaperone at their come out! The nerve! Yes, I felt bad for her.
But as fate …
I have read a number of Camp’s books and I think this one is my new favorite. Constance Woodley is a spinster caring for her younger cousins and stuck in life’s drudgery. When a shining star of the ton Lady Francesca Haughston takes Constance under her wing like a fairy godmother, Constance is at a loss as to why she has garnered the attention. …
The Marriage Wager
by Candace Camp
This was a fantastic read, I’m never disappointed with Candace Camp books.
Lady Francesca Haughston is a widow and has been known to matchmaking. While at a ball she’s coerced in a wager with the ever annoying and brooding Duke of Rochford that she can marry off any young debutant, but he chooses the …
Your heart goes out to Constance Woodley. After the death of her father, her relations inherit her home and she becomes the unpaid help. She has a kind heart and allows them to use and overlook her in her attempt to simply exist. Her cousins are given a season and she is expected to chaperon the two spoiled self-centered girls.
At a ball she is …