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A Reckless Match

Ruthless Rivals, Book 1

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A Reckless Match

By: Kate Bateman
Narrated by: Beverley A. Crick
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The first in a new regency romance series about two feuding families, and reunited childhood enemies whose hatred turns to love.

Maddie Montgomery’s family is in debt, and her hope rests on the rival Davies clan missing their yearly “pledge of goodwill", ceding the land that separates their estates. With Maddie’s teenage nemesis, Gryffud “Gryff” Davies, Earl of Powys, away, hope is in reach. But then Gryff shows up on a horse and is stunned that the tomboy he once teased is now a woman.

When Gryff and Maddie discover contraband on their land, they realize it can benefit both families. But they’ve also uncovered a dangerous plot, and they need to work together to get out alive. Soon their hatred for each other starts to feel more like attraction.

Kate Bateman brings crackling banter, steamy romance, and a dash of adventure into the first book in the Ruthless Rivals series.

©2021 Kate Bateman (P)2021 Recorded Books Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance
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I much prefer a little humour in these reads.. this had a little, lots of missed opportunitues I think. however I will try another Kate Bateman tale. Beverley Crick is an excellent narrator 🥰

it wasn't bad at all

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Listened to it for the second time, and found it just as good. Straightforward romance, excellent narration.

Enjoyable

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