Laura Carter-Alexander's Reviews > The Scot's Wager

The Scot's Wager takes place at The Perdition Club in London.

Cecil works predominantly as a bouncer but also helps wherever they are short staffed. He is the illegitimate son of the Earl of Meadshead, a rather despicable man. The Earl treated his mother deplorably, and continues to attempt to humiliate Cecil where he can.

Danny is the son of a Baron from Scotland. He is at the club acting as a Rake to get close to Meadshead. He wants to destroy him the way he destroyed his sister when he stole the dogs that she had been training. They were worth a fortune. In playing his part as a rake, he mocks and belittles Cecil, while hating every moment of it.

When he leaves, he sees Cecil outside, and takes a moment to apologise. During their talk, he discovers that he knows the Earl. He confides in Cecil about his plan and asks him to help him. Cecil agrees, even though he thinks it will backfire on him.

Throughout the book, you see the pull that Danny and Cecil feel towards each other. On their mission to take down the Earl, they experience suspense, and angsty moments, all while falling deeper and deeper in love with one another.

I love how the story developed at a steady pace. It wasn't rushed. We witnessed the growth of both characters, while also highlighting the characteristics that made the villains the way they were. The love scenes between Danny and Cecil had you hot under the collar and rooting for them all the way through to the incredible ending they were given.