{"product_id":"2940157382797","title":"Taking the Earl","description":"Thousands of readers have already fallen in love with the Briarleys -- a scandalous family whose final descendants must do whatever it takes to secure their legacy. In the explosive conclusion to the Heiress Games series, Lucretia Briarley is on the verge of inheriting Maidenstone Abbey -- but an unexpected arrival threatens everything she's worked so hard to protect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA thief on his final mission...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaximus Vale is one of London's top jewel thieves, and he's protected his orphaned siblings by breaking every rule in the book. But his youngest brother is in mortal danger, and Max needs one final job -- one lucrative enough to help his family leave England forever. He boldly claims to be the lost heir to the Briarley fortune, planning to steal everything he can carry and escape before anyone proves that he's lying. Love is a distraction he can't afford....\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA debutante with a devastating secret...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLucretia Briarley is prim, proper, perfect -- everything everyone expects her to be. But her flawless reputation hides a sin she committed years ago -- one that will destroy her and everyone she loves if it ever comes to light. Lucy will do anything to inherit Maidenstone Abbey and keep her secret safe -- even making a risky offer to help Max claim the earldom in exchange for marrying her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn arrangement that can destroy them in a heartbeat...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn attraction that starts as a game becomes something too powerful to ignore. But falling in love is a mistake neither can make. Their secrets and schemes set them on a collision course -- one that their families may not survive. Is the growing love between a daring, clever thief and a prim, determined debutante enough to conquer everything and win the Heiress Games?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOTHER BOOKS IN THE HEIRESS GAMES SERIES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuke of Thorns (Heiress #1)\u003cbr\u003eLord of Deceit (Heiress #2)","brand":"Sara Ramsey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47177914712304,"sku":"2940157382797","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940157382797_p0.jpg?v=1764095204","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940157382797","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}