His Rags-To-Riches Contessa. Marguerite Kaye

      

      From the streets of London...to Venetian high society!

       A Matches Made in Scandal story

      To catch his father’s murderer, broodingly arrogant Conte Luca del Pietro requires help from a most unlikely source—Becky Wickes, London’s finest cardsharp.

      Against the decadence of Carnival, Becky’s innocence and warmth captivate Luca, but as their chemistry burns hotter, the stakes of their perilous game are getting higher. For Luca is no longer playing for justice—but also to win Becky’s heart...

       Matches Made in Scandal series

      Book 1—From Governess to Countess

      Book 2—From Courtesan to Convenient Wife

      Book 3—His Rags-to-Riches Contessa

      Book 4—A Scandalous Winter Wedding—coming soon!

      Look out for the next book in the miniseries, coming soon!

      “From Governess to Countess is an engaging story, it dazzles you with the chemistry between Allison and Aleskei and teases you into wanting more.”

      —Goodreads on From Governess to Countess

      “Kaye’s eye for detail is as sharp as her ability to translate history into engaging fiction... From Courtesan to Convenient Wife is an emotionally urgent and tender romance.”

      —All About Romance on From Courtesan to Convenient Wife

      MARGUERITE KAYE writes hot historical romances from her home in cold and usually rainy Scotland, featuring Regency rakes, Highlanders and sheikhs. She has published over forty books and novellas. When she’s not writing she enjoys walking, cycling (but only on the level), gardening (but only what she can eat) and cooking. She also likes to knit and occasionally drink martinis (though not at the same time). Find out more at her website: margueritekaye.com.

       Also by Marguerite Kaye

      Scandal at the Midsummer Ball

      Scandal at the Christmas Ball

       Hot Arabian Nights miniseries

      The Widow and the Sheikh

       Sheikh’s Mail-Order Bride

       The Harlot and the Sheikh

       Claiming His Desert Princess

       Matches Made in Scandal miniseries

      From Governess to Countess

      From Courtesan to Convenient Wife

      His Rags-to-Riches Contessa

      And look out for the final book

      Coming soon

      Discover more at millsandboon.co.uk.

      His Rags-to-Riches Contessa

      Marguerite Kaye

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      ISBN: 978-1-474-07411-7

      HIS RAGS-TO-RICHES CONTESSA

      © 2018 Marguerite Kaye

      Published in Great Britain 2018

       by Mills & Boon, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF

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      Contents

       Cover

       Back Cover Text

       About the Author

       Booklist

       Title Page

       Copyright

       Dedication