An Indecent Proposition by Emma Wildes
First line: ”The horses thundered down the stretch amid the roars of the crowd and moments later Nicholas Manning, the sixth Duke of Rothay, won again with his spectacular black.”
The title should pull you in, but if it does not, do not let that stop you from a very interesting and different storyline.
A wager between two very good friends since childhood, the Earl of Manderville and his cohort, the Duke of Rothay, were worthy of any good gossips. In all practicality, they seemed to thrive on it with their outrageous behavior.
The wager? Who was the better lover? But what woman is brave or desperate enough to sleep with each to pass judgment?
One icy, cold, young widow Lady Caroline Wynn, known in passing by both heroes. Yes, I said both! There are two heroes in this tale. But since their tastes ran more toward willing, not so innocent women, imagine their surprise when she arranges a clandestine meeting with the two of them to set up particulars.
This story is inventive to say the least. The characters are engaging and you will find yourself drawn in emotionally, just as I was. I say this with confidence because I feel Ms.Wildes gave a truly credible reason for the heroine’s reason for stepping into her judging role.
For: Readers who might enjoy being surprised by their reasons to relate. - Kathy Wheeler