A Reckless Match

Ruthless Rivals, Book 1

By: Kate Bateman

Narrated by: Beverley A. Crick

The first in a new regency romance series about two feuding families, and reunited childhood enemies whose hatred turns to love.

Maddie Montgomery’s family is in debt, and her hope rests on the rival Davies clan missing their yearly “pledge of goodwill", ceding the land that separates their estates. With Maddie’s teenage nemesis, Gryffud “Gryff” Davies, Earl of Powys, away, hope is in reach. But then Gryff shows up on a horse and is stunned that the tomboy he once teased is now a woman.

When Gryff and Maddie discover contraband on their land, they realize it can benefit both families. But they’ve also uncovered a dangerous plot, and they need to work together to get out alive. Soon their hatred for each other starts to feel more like attraction.

Kate Bateman brings crackling banter, steamy romance, and a dash of adventure into the first book in the Ruthless Rivals series.

©2021 Kate Bateman (P)2021 Recorded Books

I really enjoyed this

This is my first time with this author and I was happily surprised she didn't write a cookie cutter story. There wasn't a clear formula in sight, imo. But, there was action, and opportunities for the FMC to shine while still not being a normal woman of her times:). This had it all and I am off to look for the next book in this series!

Loved it!

A romance story with angst and adventure. 😊 I can’t wait for the next book in this series

Loved it!

Great story, great characters no contrived anything… made me laugh a couple times. I was so happy I read this now I’m kinda sad I don’t know what to read next

Rivals to lovers

This was an enjoyable rivals to lovers story. I wish more a bit more spice but did enjoy the setup of the families and look forward to the next books in the series.

Short but enthralling

Some of the cave parts were a bit far fetched but good storyline and performance