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A Wicked Game marks the third book in Kate Bateman's popular regency romance series, Ruthless Rivals.

If there’s one thing impossible for a Davies to resist, it’s a challenge from a Montgomery. . .

A teasing bet.

Shipwrecked and imprisoned thanks to an incorrect map, Captain Morgan Davies has returned…

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There are several micro-tropes I adore, and this one hit a lot of them.

I love when a hero is utterly gone for the heroine and has to convince her he’s serious. That moment when everyone around the heroine says he’s been in love with her for years, and she has to reevaluate their shared history — so delicious.

Banter. I’m such a sucker for banter. These two come from families with a long-standing feud, which allows them to say things they might not otherwise get away with and make for a great time.

This couple’s journey to HEA is…

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