An unconventional governess and a control-freak gambling hell owner clash spectacularly in this race against time to find the mastermind of a reprehensible scheme. 

Jasper was discombobulated by Frankie right from the start and it was fun seeing his carefully constructed world unravel in her presence. They warily danced around each other and their mutual attraction and this led to very heated looks and pointed banter. 

Cecilia was precocious and surprisingly manipulative and made for an unpredictable but amusing character. I loved the interactions between her and Frankie. 

This very clever but convoluted plot flowed really well at a steady pace and I was very invested in every step. I can highly recommend this book if you like an action-packed, steamy historical romance. Each book in this series stands well on its own. 

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.