The Earl's Wager for a Lady

Returning from the military, Lord Maxim Randall finds his new neighbor, Eve Lansbury, to be challenging, intriguing--and utterly captivating. Widowed with a young son, Eve is fiercely protective, and Maxim can't help but fall for her. However, a foolishbet to seduce her is revealed and backfires, jeopardizng their bond. Eve's heart is more guarded than ever--unless Maxim can convince her to trust him again--