A widow strikes a bargain with a rogue and gets much more than she expected! Alicia Radcliff, Countess of Hawthorne, spent a decade married to a man she didn’t like, let alone love. Now that she’s a wealthy widow and a suitable mourning period has passed, she’s determined to pursue happiness, beginning with finding a lover on her terms. Matthew Ashton, Earl of Slayton, is in desperate need of a miracle. His recent inheritance consisted of a title, holdings that require repairs, and piles of debt. If it weren’t for the need to help his sister make her debut, he’d turn his back on it all. Instead, he’s searching for an heiress to marry. Quickly. Alicia is struck by Matthew’s gentle care of his sister as well as his handsome ruggedness, so different than other lords. A dance with the earl confirms he is the one for her. Intrigued by the lovely widow and her fortune, Matthew proposes only to be shocked when Alicia counters with an offer of her own. A night of passion convinces him that she’s meant to be his. Can he persuade her to change their bargain to one of love? This Wicked Widows novella is also tied to The Rogue Chronicles by Lana Williams. Be sure to check out the other stories in the Wicked Widows series!