One Night Wager

Indy Belmont and Conrad Gilbert are at odds. But one sizzling night together may lead to a fairytale ending in the first book in USA TODAY bestselling author Katherine Garbera's Gilbert Curse series.

Will a weekend wager tame the heart of this sexy beast?

Rosalinda "Indy" Belmont is on a mission to revive the town of Gilbert Corners. To garner publicity, she challenges celebrity chef Conrad Gilbert -- aka The Beast -- to a cook-off on his top-rated TV show. Conrad refuses to return to his hometown…until he gets a look at his challenger. The Beast accepts on one condition: if Indy loses, she owes him a night of passion. That one night quickly turns into a scorching weekend. Can Indy convince Conrad to end the curse that haunts his past? Only if she gambles it all…