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A Regency-era enemies-to-lovers romance set in the magnificent Scottish Isles
Tess Hale has always been taught to fend for herself, but she never needed to until the night bounty hunters come knocking. It’s 1813 in Great Britain, and Tess’s best laid plans crumble when her father sends her alone in the dead of night to an island cottage to escape them. She finds herself in a world of warring clans she didn’t know existed.
After a decade as a spy separated from his clan, Jamie Malcom has a duty to fulfill as next in line as chief—but his absence means he must earn his people’s loyalty. He pursues a treasure stolen from his clan long ago, and it leads him straight to Tess.
As Tess grapples with her past, Jamie vows to protect her future—but lies revealed shatter the trust they had been building. For purposes beyond themselves, they are thrust into a marriage neither of them wanted . . . at first.
In the finale to the Best Laid Plans series, Grace Hitchcock invites readers to the sweeping Highlands and beautiful Scottish Isles with a romance guaranteed to delight.
publisher: kregel publications
release date: october 20, 2026
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review
danger, secrets, and romance!
when men come for her father in the middle of the night, tess hale flees to an island cottage... but she can't escape jamie malcolm. he's on a mission to recover what was taken from his family, and whether she knows it or not, tess can help him find it. clan politics, though, complicate his search and together, they're led to an unexpected choice—with dangerous consequences.
to win a wager concludes the best laid plans series with quite a story! the journey is fast-paced and action-packed as danger trails tess and jamie, and all the secrets revealed offer some exciting twists along the way. the romance develops sweetly, but with some banter and spirit—plus a trope i always love. all in all, it makes for a fun read.
readers of the series, too, are sure to enjoy the appearances made from previous characters. the camaraderie between tess and her friends is a delight. (of course, you don't need to have read the previous books to enjoy those scenes.)
about the author
Grace Hitchcock is the award-winning author of the Best Laid Plans series and other historical novels and novellas. She holds a master’s degree in creative writing and a bachelor of arts in English with a minor in history. She lives near New Orleans with her husband, sons, and daughter. Connect with her online at gracehitchcock.com.
giveaway
(1) winner will receive a signed copy of To Win a Wager, plus print copies of To Catch a Coronet and To Kiss a Knight, and a bookmark!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight October 20, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 27, 2026. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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This looks like an excellent novel. Thanks for sharing.
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