When scandal threatens to ruin her, she must choose: marry the rogue who saved her— or sacrifice the freedom she treasures most. Bluestocking Georgine Thackerly has built her life around independence and caution. As guardian to her younger sister, she shoulders the burdens of responsibility with quiet strength, guarding her reputation as fiercely as her heart. Marriage is a trap she swore never to enter, especially after witnessing her father’s cruelty. But when a bullet wound forces her to recuperate under the roof of Robyn Fitzlloyd—the very man who unsettles her ordered world—her carefully laid defenses begin to crack. Robyn Fitzlloyd, a successful businessman with a quick wit and generous spirit, has little patience for Society’s fickle judgments. Having raised his younger sister after their parents’ deaths, he understands duty and devotion better than most—and he is determined to shield those he loves from harm. Georgine’s cautious reserve and fierce independence mirror his own sense of responsibility, and though their battle of wits both vexes and fascinates him, admiration soon deepens into a longing he cannot ignore. When a meddling gossip catches them in a seemingly indecent moment and spreads malicious lies, Georgine’s reputation—and her sister’s and Robyn’s younger sister’s futures—hang by a thread. There is only one shield against ruin: marriage. Forced into proximity by necessity, they discover tenderness where there was teasing, and longing where there was laughter. But with pride and past hurts between them, will either dare to speak the truth first—or will silence cost them their chance at love? A battle of wits. A marriage neither wanted. A passion neither expected. Step into Georgine and Robyn’s Regency historical romance, where whispered lies spark a scandal, reputations hang in the balance, and unrequited love, forced proximity, a marriage of convenience, a determined bluestocking, and a lovable rogue collide in a tale that proves the greatest gamble of all… is love itself. Each book in the Ladies of Opportunity series stands alone, though readers often relish the full experience by enjoying them in order. CHECK OUT USA TODA Y BESTSELLING AUTHOR, COLLETTE CAMERON’S COMPLETE LIBRARY OF REGENCY AND SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER ROMANCE SERIES : Chronicles of the Westbrook Brides Dukes Come Calling (Seductive Scoundrels) For the Love of an Earl Heart of a Scot Highland Heather Romancing a Scot: Castle Brides Ladies of Opportunity Secrets of Scandalous Ladies The Culpepper Misses The Honorable Rogues® ★★★★★ "Interfering biddies, the appearance of well-loved heroes from previous books, and the introduction of more intrigue with secondary characters makes this a lively story. Filled with the witty banter, intrigue, and beautiful romance we have come to expect and love from this author, Better Not Bet a Bluestocking is a fun and engaging story in the Ladies of Opportunity series." ~ Nancy H ★★★★★ "A delicious slow burn, with wonderful characters. Georgina and Robyn are both strong characters with her also being extremely stubborn. Easy to read, interesting with a dilemma they thought they avoided. Once again Collette sweeps us into a wonderful love story." ~ D. Homschek Fun Fact About Collette: Two of Collette's grandparents immigrated to the United States from Canada. Her maternal grandfather left Nova Scotia as a young boy and moved to Boston, MA. Her paternal grandmother immigrated from a German settlement in New Foundland when she was fifteen. She couldn't speak English. ★★★★★ "This was a beautiful story of a close proximity relationship, a forced marriage, and unrequited love until it wasn't. There was longing that touched my heart and kept me turning the pages." ~ K. Hudecek ★★★★★ "A charming & delightful novella, it's easily read on its own but it does follow on from the previous book & events at the beginning do overlap. I loved both Robyn & Georgine, the banter between them is a delight & the chemistry sizzles. I loved their journey to a HEA." ~ Janet ★★★★★ "A charming novella that proves love doesn't need scandal to sizzle, and this one delivers a gentle romance with emotional depth, quick pacing, and a couple whose mutual devotion and guarded hearts feel refreshingly real." ~ Lana Birky ★★★★★ "This is a story that is very hard to not read in just one sitting and then want to read it again." ~ Debbiew ★★★★★ "Loved the story of Georgine and Robyn! Their slow burn love story was a quick read, but with a lot packed into it." ~ David Wissore ★★★★★ "This story was delightful from beginning to ending. It starts with a bang, literally, and keeps you entertained page after page." ~ G. Mc ★★★★★ "I loved this sweet clean story filled with banter, humour and a hero who is head over heals in love with the heroine." ~ Yamlan ★★★★★ "I loved this story! It's full of wit, entertaining and my type of humor. Extremely well written with absolutely realistic charact