{"product_id":"the-marchioness-makes-a-bargain-paperback","title":"The Marchioness Makes a Bargain - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKirsten S. Blacketer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn unlikely romance rises when the marchioness makes a deal with the devil.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictoria Smythe, Dowager Marchioness of Winstead, had always longed to start her own bakery. During her short marriage to a man twice her age, she discovered her love of creating complex pastries and cakes. When her husband passed without an heir, Victoria continued to indulge in her secret passion. Until the perfect opportunity arose from an unlikely ally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeclan Harrow uses his wits and fists in service to the Lord of Devil's Acre. As the crime lord's right-hand man, he takes on many unsavory tasks-like protecting his employer's investments. But his priorities shift when he meets the lovely Marchioness of Winstead. His protective nature drives him, but he cannot allow it to consume his sense or he'll fall completely for the delectable widow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a mysterious threat appears to have taken aim at the marchioness's new bakery, Declan decides his services are better served in protecting her instead of his lord's investment. But being in such close quarters ignites a burning desire that neither can deny. Will their unconventional romance bring her ultimate ruin?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropes you'll enjoy: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Gap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe Falls First\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Secrets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent Social Class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent Backgrounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidow Finds Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForbidden Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecret Feelings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow Burn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorally Gray Hero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003e This series is part of Dragonblade's Flame line, so this is a scorching-hot read with open-door steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 8.25 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 08, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50524037513355,"sku":"9798951913104","price":30.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2579\/7259\/files\/qTw3iWnWyu9798951913104.webp?v=1790182266","url":"https:\/\/thetaletrade.com\/products\/the-marchioness-makes-a-bargain-paperback","provider":"The Tale Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}