One lucky commenter will win a copy of GAMBLING ON LOVE. Winner will be selected using random.org 5/14.
BLURB:
In a desperate effort to save her grandfather’s riverboat, Angel Devereaux must accept an outrageous wager –or lose everything. When she loses the bet, she has no choice but to flee to her father. Evan Montgomery hates to be made a fool of, especially by a sassy, red-haired lady gambler. His wager may have been uncivilized–double the bet if she’ll spend one night in his bed—“but the lady took off with more than just his pride. He follows her across dangerous territory, and their attraction to each other grows with every mile. Despite their passion, Evan carries a secret that could break Angel’s heart and cause him to lose her forever. Can he ever hope to win her heart– or will love be the one risk the lady gambler won’t take?
EXCERPT:
He paced around her, his angry gaze raking over her. “I haven’t decided whether to call the authorities or not.”
“The authorities?” Her mouth gaped open. “Since when is it against the law to welsh on a bet? They would laugh at you.”
He stopped his pacing and glared at her. “It’s against the law to steal.”
She put her hand on her hips. “What are you talking about? I haven’t stolen anything from you except maybe some manly pride.”
“You’re not only a thief, Mademoiselle, but a liar as well.” He resumed his pacing, looking her over from head to toe. “But I must admit you’re the prettiest liar I’ve ever met.”
“A compliment and an insult–all rolled up in the same package.” She mustered her contempt. “How very nice.” But despite her attempt to remain aloof, she blushed, then frowned. How did this man get under her skin effortlessly? “I’m not a thief.”
“Are you saying you didn’t take my money?”
“Money? What money? I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
He moved with the speed of a striking serpent. Before she could blink an eye, he stood directly in front of her. “I’m not in the mood to play little girl games. I want my money back.”
She shrunk from the anger mirrored in his eyes and took a step backward. “I’m telling you the truth. I didn’t take any money from you.”
“Well, you disappeared, and so did my money.”
“You’re just mad at me for tricking you, and now you’re trying to railroad me. I won’t stand for it.” She crossed her arms over her chest and stared at him. “I’m not afraid of you.”
“You should be.”
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Sharon Bridwell
May 12, 2012 at 9:22 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Yes, took a gamble dating someone from work and it paid off. So glad we took that chance!!
Joanne
May 12, 2012 at 11:22 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I, too, gambled dating someone from work. We’ll be married twenty four years this year, so I’d say it paid off in spades.
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Shelly
May 12, 2012 at 1:56 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Deciding to date my husband. We have been married for 28 years.
Anonymous
May 12, 2012 at 2:00 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Guess it would be dating someone from work who was younger than me. Nothing came of it.
Jess1
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Lauren M.
May 12, 2012 at 2:51 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I met my husband online playing a video game. Who would have thought 12 years later that we would be married with 4 kids?
sienny
May 12, 2012 at 9:35 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I guess every relationship is a gamble, right? If it work out well, you won.the gamble. If yoh split up in the middle of the road, you lost the bet.
Jen B.
May 12, 2012 at 10:47 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I fell in love with my best friend and followed my heart. We were an unlikely pair but it works. J
MaryC
May 12, 2012 at 10:56 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
A man I was dating got a job in another state. The long distance relationship worked for a while, but it got harder to get together. We broke up but he’s still one of my best friends.
bn100
May 12, 2012 at 11:03 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I haven’t gambled or taken a risk on love.
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Timitra
May 13, 2012 at 12:04 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I haven’t gambled or taken a risk on love either!
Phoenix Carvelli
May 13, 2012 at 12:17 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Meeting someone on a relationship website that I actually went to high school with years ago! Funny but it all worked out well for us!
Phoenix
PhoenixCarvelli at gmail dot com
andieleah
May 13, 2012 at 12:42 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I have gambled for love and found my soulmate…just a lil to late. But the gamble was worth it…or I would have never known. The wondering would have been worse. I cherish every moment I had…sometimes a moment is all you get. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there…just take what you can get and be happy with the knowledge that you will never regret the not knowing:)
andieleah78@gmail.com
Mel Bourn
May 13, 2012 at 10:03 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I ended up with my hubby by going to a Christmas party on a whim. Looks like it paid off for me!
MEl
Anonymous
May 14, 2012 at 1:10 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I haven’t gambled on love. Haven’t found someone worth the risk yet.
E. Thompson
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Maria D.
May 14, 2012 at 9:57 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I gambled on love by dating a younger man for a while and while I wouldn’t say that I won because the relationship didn’t last – I did learn a lot about myself and what I wanted from life and a relationship.
April Alvey
May 14, 2012 at 9:12 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Ive Gambled And Lost And Gambled And Won. The Last Gamble Ive Been With For 17 Years.
DiDi
May 15, 2012 at 2:29 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Thank you all for stopping by! Congrats to April A, you are the winner of Sandi’s post!