Wagered
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Minerva sought a man that sparked something inside her that none of the men of the ton could seem to do. That is until she met a notorious Earl and became a pawn in some of his wagers.
Mature audiences due to sexual content and BDSM. There may be some triggers here and a few jaw-dropping moments.
Spinoff of Auctioned.
The Novella is set in Regency England.
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