Kiss in the moonlight

Series: The Gambler' s Daughters I

An engaging romantic tale of three sisters bringing sensual excitement to the English marriage market during the Regency period, written by an experienced author with an admirable knowledge of the times, the human psyche and human destinies.

When a former Irish sea captain turned incorrigible gambler disappeared and was presumed dead, he left his three impoverished daughters with their aunt and ruthless cousin. Dara, the middle of the sisters, devises a bold plan: In a gambling den, they bet what little they own to pay for their trip to London and attend the social season there.
Dara is determined to use their good looks and wit to find each sister a husband - a duke! It would appear so, that at first her crazy intrigue takes hold, It is even said about them, that they " have no competition" in the season, and suitors from among the dukes and lords, who need it for financial reasons, take turns at their door. But brave women always go hand in hand with scandals.
Daria' s plans are challenged by Michael Brogan, who provokes her and at the same time arouses temptation in her. A handsome, intelligent, and prosperous politician, and Irish, is definitely not what Dara is looking for for herself and her sisters. However, she cannot resist his attraction, although at first it seems that Michael likes her sister Elise more. Michael is not a duke, but he is determined to teach Dara a lesson in ambition, about men, and above all about love, So Dara is embarrassed, whether she should change her plans.