title: A Marquis to Marry: The Rogues' Dynasty
author:  Amelia Grey 
description: "The combination of a gripping plot, great love scenes and well drawn characters make this book impossible to put down." - <strong><em> The Romance Studio</em></strong><br /><br />"The second in Grey's elegantly written Rogue's Dynasty Regency trilogy delivers a captivating mix of discreet intrigue and potent passion." - <strong><em> Booklist</em></strong><br /><br />"Grey's latest Rogue's Dynasty story mixes romance with a touch of mystery. Add in lively characters and a strong hero and heroine, and the result is one delightful novel. 4 Stars" - <strong><em> The Romantic Times</em></strong><br /><br />"A <i>Marquis to Marry</i> was full of intrigue, suspense and a wonderful romance... Ms. Grey is a wonderful storyteller. " - <strong><em> Anna's Book Blog</em></strong><br /><br />"A <i>Marquis to Marry</i> exemplifies the very essence of what a romance novel should be. It was superbly written and I've added Amelia Grey to my list of top authors. " - <strong><em> Love Romance Passion</em></strong><br /><br />"I really admire Amelia Grey's heroines... Susannah in A <i>Marquis to Marry</i> certainly doesn't disappoint on that front!" - <strong><em> A Hoyden's Look at Literature</em></strong><br /><br />"One of my favorite historical romance authors and each book gets better. " - <strong><em> The Book Faery</em></strong><br /><br />"A perfect Regency romance... Amelia Grey is one of the best romance authors" - <strong><em> Read with Tea</em></strong><br /><br />""Absolutely enchanting Regency!"" - <strong><em> ParaNormalRomance.org</em></strong><br /><br />"Amelia Grey is fast becoming one of my absolute favorite historical romance authors. " - <strong><em> The Book Girl</em></strong>
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  *Julia Justiss*
  
  *WICKED WAGER*
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  HARLEQUIN
  
  ISBN 0-373-83591-4
  
  Dear Reader,
  
  Writers are often asked how they get ideas for their stories. Wicked Wager
  began with a daily online serial I wrote for eHarlequin.com, "By Honor Bound,"
  in which heroine Jenna Montague thoroughly routed the villain-one Anthony
  Nelthorpe.
  
  When that story ended, I found I couldn't dismiss Lord Nelthorpe as handily as
  Jenna had. The dilemma of his character-torn from everything familiar and
  forced to remake himself in the cauldron of war after an upbringing that
  provided him with few assets to call upon-captured my imagination and refused
  to be dislodged. I knew sooner or later I would have to finish his story.
  
  At the time I didn't know it would be Jenna's story, too. But after my
  wonderful editors, Tracy Farrell and Margaret Marbury, approved the project, I
  soon found that Tony's confrontation with Jenna was the pivot point on which
  his life had turned. His future could 