The Honorable Sebastian Sullivan faces the same predicament as his two brothers: a wealthy uncle has promised to divide his fortune among them upon his death on the condition that they each rescue a “fallen woman” by marrying her. Sebastian’s once-lost love, Lady Serena Grantley, was born into nobility but has since been forced into working with her gamester stepfather. She doesn’t really qualify for rescue, but when she turns to Sebastian once again in her time of need, he must find a way to save their rekindled romance.
A Wedding Wager is the second in the Georgian trilogy, Blackwater Brides, and a wonderful continuation of the series. While the eccentric uncle’s behavior and reasons for putting forward such ridiculous conditions in order to inherit are not central to the story, they do provide an entertaining foundation for the series. But it is Sebastian, his lost love, and the huge risk they take by attempting to thwart his uncle’s wishes which makes this an enjoyable read.