Harlequin Historical #263: The Heart's Wager

by Gayle Wilson

Book Overview

The Heart's Wager by Gayle Wilson released on Feb 22, 1995 is available now for purchase.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373288638
• ISBN13: 9780373288632
• Release Date: March 1995
• Publisher: Harlequin Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.1" x 6.7"

Customer Reviews

Would you like the heart of a one armed suitor...?

Well, I loved this book. I certainly didnt expect to when I pulled it out of my mothers book cabinet when I was desperate for something to read. When I began this book my romance experience consisted entirely of westerns. I didnt expect to enjoy this period, or the setting, but I enjoyed it immensely. I havent read The Hearts Desire, though its on my pile, so I didnt have the perspective of the first book to color my expectations of this story. I loved the damaged hero, the mysterious damsel, the notion that despite being in love they wouldnt suit. I have a few hangups with the book, primarily the contrived use of the nickname Dev by the heroine, and the sexual exchange towards the end. But these two complaints dont forcibly detract from the heady romance and angst between the characters. For me, its a keeper, and when I feel a bit weepy, I drag it out, bedraggled thing that it is now, missing its cover and tattered.

I wager you won't be able to put The Heart's Wager down...

once you start it!Julie's father left England, his good name in tatters. He brought his daughter up in his gaming hall, never telling her of his secret life as a spy for England. But now his enemies know and they're coming after Julie to see what she knows.Devon Burke is in France looking for his missing friend, the Duke of Avon. What he finds is Julie. Together this unlikey pair set out to find his friend, and end up falling in love. But Julie knows, even if Devon doesn't, that society won't allow her to be his wife, but maybe, maybe he'll take her as his mistress?Wilson pens a wonderful, page-turning story of love...two hearts that wager against the odds and win!

Loved It!

I'm partial to strong characters - and here's another title to add to my favorites!Colonel Devon Burke travels to Paris in search of the man he owed his life to - to repay his debt. What he found was Julie, a beautiful young lady who assisted her father in his gaming hell before the terrible incident.The terrible incident? Her father knew the particulars of underhanded dealings by high ranking French officials - and they wanted him silenced through any means necessary. To protect his daughter from their minions, he made the ultimate sacrifice -- you'll have to get the book to find out what though.When Devon arrives in war-torn Paris he finds himself in the middle of intrigue - one that can mean the life or death of him and Julie. Through a series of events they finally end up back in England, and of course along the way discover their great love for each other.This is a very good story - the sequel to The Heart's Desire.

Intrigue-Friendship-Betrayal-Love-This book has it all!!

The sequal to The Heart's Desire, this book continues with the story of Emily's brother Devon. This book incorporates everthing needed for a great story: intrigue, friendship, betrayal, and true love. Fantastic writer-amazing book!!