{"id":6337,"date":"2026-05-28T17:59:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T17:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vanessariley.com\/blog\/?post_type=product&p=6337"},"modified":"2026-05-31T16:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T16:08:14","slug":"a-gamble-at-sunset","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/vanessariley.com\/blog\/product\/a-gamble-at-sunset\/","title":{"rendered":"A Gamble at Sunset"},"content":{"rendered":"

Praised as \u201cthe perfect historical read\u201d by Julia Quinn and hailed in a starred review by Publishers Weekly<\/i><\/span>, A Gamble at Sunset<\/i><\/span> is a dazzling Regency romance from Vanessa Riley filled with music, scandal, and second chances at love.<\/p>

\"Fire<\/a><\/div>\n

Georgina Wilcox has spent years hiding in the shadows of society, her extraordinary musical talents overlooked while her family struggles to recover from heartbreak and loss. Frustrated by her widowed sister\u2019s refusal to accept help from the Duke of Torrance, Georgina acts out with one reckless decision: kissing the first willing stranger she meets in the moonlit gardens of Anya House.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, the stranger is the reserved and talented composer Lord Mark Sebastian\u2014and the kiss is witnessed by reporters and society gossips eager for scandal.<\/p>\n

Determined to protect both their reputations, Georgina and Mark enter into a daring arrangement. Under the guise of private voice lessons and a courtship meant to satisfy the ton, the pair work together to elevate Georgina\u2019s singing talents while convincing society their romance is respectable. But as rehearsals grow more intimate and attraction deepens, their fake relationship begins to feel dangerously real.<\/p>\n

Amid family rivalries, cruel gossip, sexist caricatures, and glittering Regency balls, Georgina and Mark must decide whether risking their hearts is worth the wager.<\/p>\n

Perfect for readers who love:<\/p>\n

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  • fake courtship romance<\/li>\n
  • wallflower heroines<\/li>\n
  • musicians and artists<\/li>\n
  • witty banter and emotional depth<\/li>\n
  • multicultural Regency romance<\/li>\n
  • slow-burn chemistry and scandal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Each signed copy is personally autographed by Vanessa Riley, making it a treasured addition for romance readers and collectors alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    A Gamble at Sunset<\/i> is a witty and emotionally rich Regency romance filled with scandal, music, and irresistible chemistry. When a wallflower\u2019s impulsive kiss sparks society gossip, a fake courtship with a brilliant composer may be the only way to save her reputation\u2014and their guarded hearts. Signed by Vanessa Riley at BRBF<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6338,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1187],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-6337","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-books","first","onbackorder","sale","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vanessariley.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/6337","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vanessariley.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vanessariley.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanessariley.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6337"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanessariley.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6338"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vanessariley.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6337"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanessariley.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=6337"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanessariley.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=6337"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanessariley.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=6337"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}