For once, he’s met a lady who’s just as reluctant to wed—and she’s the only woman he can think about.

George Clavering is the very picture of a charming rake. While his older brother and younger sister have long tied the knot, George revels in a life filled with sporting events, lively wagers, and the thrill of London’s Season. Determined not to give his betting friends another reason to call him a romantic success—or disaster—George is set on preserving his bachelor lifestyle.