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Cowboys of the Old West #2
The Gambler
A mail order bride wasn't what he expected to win in a poker game.
Jack Stonewall is a successful gambler who just happens to earn his winnings by cheating. When he wins a mail order bride in a poker game, he plans on selling her to the highest bidder. However, things don't go as planned, because this woman knows him and could reveal his secrets, landing him behind bars.
Rose Walker wants to rid herself of her tarnished past and decides to start over as a mail order bride out west. When she arrives in the little town of Drywater, she is horrified to find out she's been gambled away and now belongs to a man that she hoped to never see again in her life.
Two people with secrets will do anything to keep the other from talking. But which of them will blackmail the other first? Or will their futures end up including each other?
Jack Stonewall is a successful gambler who just happens to earn his winnings by cheating. When he wins a mail order bride in a poker game, he plans on selling her to the highest bidder. However, things don't go as planned, because this woman knows him and could reveal his secrets, landing him behind bars.
Rose Walker wants to rid herself of her tarnished past and decides to start over as a mail order bride out west. When she arrives in the little town of Drywater, she is horrified to find out she's been gambled away and now belongs to a man that she hoped to never see again in her life.
Two people with secrets will do anything to keep the other from talking. But which of them will blackmail the other first? Or will their futures end up including each other?
73 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 17, 2014
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About the author
Elizabeth Rose
248 books1,277 followersElizabeth Rose is the author of medieval, paranormal, fantasy and contemporary novels. While based on romance, her novels have complex plots, action and suspense. She loves writing bad boy tortured heroes and empowered feisty heroines.
Her books have won rave reviews, and been seen on The History Channel as well as Wild Chicago. Elizabeth's books have won and been finalists in many contests. Here is a partial list:
Highland Spirit - Highland Chronicles WINNER of the Raven Award.
Bedeviled - Portals of Destiny, WINNER Creme de la Cover Contest
Beguiled - Portals of Destiny, WINNER - Creme de la Cover Contest
RONE Award finalists include:
Doubting Thomas - Bad Boys of Sweetwater
Highland Steel - Highland Chronicles
Tristan - Pirate Lords
Igniting Andrew - Bad Boys of Sweetwater
Highland Secrets - Secrets of the Heart
Seductive Secrets - Secrets of the Heart
Forgotten Secrets - all Secrets of the Heart
Summer's Reign - Seasons of Fortitude
Kindle Book Review Awards finalist and semi-finalist:
Highland Secrets
Forgotten Secrets
International Digital Award finalist:
Highland Spring - Seasons of Fortitude
Golden Palm Finalist:
Mary, Mary - Once Upon a Rhyme
Raven Awards Best Cover finalist:
May Queen - Holiday Knights
Raven Awards Runner-Up:
Lady and the Wolf - Tangled Tales
Books and Benches Reviewer's Choice:
Restless Sea Lord - Legendary Bastards of the Crown
Sapphire Award Finalist:
Kyros' Secret - Greek Myth Fantasy Series
Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice:
Thief of Olympus - Greek Myth Fantasy Series
Seen on the History Channel:
The Oracle of Delphi - Greek Myth Fantasy Series
And More!
Elizabeth is known for her many series which include:
Below the Salt Series
Highland Outcasts
Portals of Destiny
Legacy of the Blade
Daughters of the Dagger
Elemental Magick Series
Bad Boys of Sweetwater: Tarnished Saints Series Greek Myth Fantasy Series
MadMan MacKeefe Series
Legendary Bastards of the Crown
Seasons of Fortitude
Secrets of the Heart
Second in Command
Pirate Lords
Highland Chronicles
Barons of the Cinque Ports
Tangled Tales Once Upon a Rhyme
Holiday Knights
Dark Encounters
Cowboys of the Old West
Working Man Series, and more!
Someday Elizabeth hopes to visit the castles of Scotland and England personally. However, she has been to the jungles of Peru and Machu Picchu which inspired her novels, Curse of the Condor and Bistro Bachelor.
Visit her website to view her latest books and to read excerpts of her work. http://elizabethrosenovels.com.
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September 8, 2017
This was an entertaining read. The hero, Jake or Ace, is a cardsharp. He wins the heroine, Mary or Rose, was a whore. Rose is trying to leave her old life behind and start anew. They recognize each other. Rose agrees not to tell the other gamblers about his cheating if he marries her and stays faithful. There is one snag with this plan, Ace has another woman helping him cheat and has promised her things. I enjoyed this story because of the way things are resolved. This is a stand alone story. This is a fairly clean story. The sexual references are not explicit. I am interested in reading some of this author's other books.
June 3, 2018
Rose wants a new life. She was tired of being a riverboat whore and wanted to provide for her sister and brother. Jake only know how to gamble and using whores to help him cheat is his best bet.
When Jake wins a mail order bride, he could never have guessed it would be Rose.
When Jake wins a mail order bride, he could never have guessed it would be Rose.
June 25, 2017
A quick and fun read
July 7, 2017
Nice
Nice books if you are looking for something to read quickly. They are sweet, full of excitement, adventure, and romance.
Nice books if you are looking for something to read quickly. They are sweet, full of excitement, adventure, and romance.
May 1, 2015
This was a well written entertaining short story that was faced paced and easy to read. All bets are off when a professional gambler who has lost faith in himself wins a mail order bride in game of chance. Rosie is looking for a new start and is not happy with anyone messing up her plans, this includes a sexy gambler she has a grudge against. Jake Ace is a gambler who doesn't like to lose and he will use what ever or whom ever is available to win. The play on the gambler's name is very comical and really quite witty. The Description of the characters is very detailed and builds a great picture in the readers mind. No one likes to lose and it is easier to place blame on someone else. As things get hairy and the sheriff gets pressure, things are looking bad for the gambler. Can he believe in himself again , save himself and keep the girl or will his past mistakes and the deadmans hand put an end to his winning streak. Great story.
February 28, 2016
Elizabeth Rose has hit another one out of the park with this story. It will hold you captivated the whole time. It keeps you on your toes through out the book all the way to the end, trying to guess what will happen next. Though you know its a love story you can't help but find yourself holding your breath waiting to see what will happen next or if things will go as planned in this book that shows that looks can be deceiving if you're not watching closely enough. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good story.
December 22, 2014
If you're a fan of the western romance genre I highly recommend this short story. Lady Luck decides it's time to show a cheating cardsharp she has a trick or two up her own sleeve. The gambler will find himself playing for the most important prize of his life.
January 15, 2015
This was a perfect light, fun western romance read. The characters were strong and I love that Rosie is a strong-willed woman who is the perfect match for the gambler she ends up with. A great novella that is a fun, quick read.
December 21, 2014
The book was short, but Elizabeth Rose captured a real Western feel, and the romance was sweet. It was a quick read, that made me feel good, perfect for this time of year.
August 29, 2017
A fun, quick read.
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