In Julianne May's Regency romance (the first book in her Caballeros de las sombras series), the story centers on the collision between two people fleeing their pasts in the dark corners of London. Overview: Apuesta por amor

This book serves as the introduction to Julianne May's series of "shadow knights." It is followed by: Secreto por amor (Secret for Love). Amazon.com: Julianne May: Tienda Kindle

The setting shifts from the typical glittering ballrooms of Regency romance to the "depths of the London shadows," where the social divide between a count and a businessman's daughter becomes secondary to their survival and mutual desire.

His path crosses with , a woman whose own life has been upended. As the daughter of an ambitious businessman, Lucy found herself abandoned by her fiancé and left to navigate the dangerous suburbs of London alone. Core Conflict and Themes

Both Arthur and Lucy are "wounded hearts" seeking a way to move forward from abandonment and grief. The Series: Caballeros de las sombras

The novel follows , the Count of Harley, who has turned his back on the luxuries and expectations of the nobility. To heal old heartbreaks and bury a painful past, he retreats into the shadows of the city, living a life far removed from the ton.

The title, which translates to "Betting on Love," reflects the risks both characters take as they decide whether to trust again. They are faced with the choice between "love or betrayal" and "losing or winning" it all.