The Gambler Wagers Her Baron

Payton Samuels has always known she wants more out of life than being the youngest daughter of the ton's most disreputable family. While her siblings are content to bet their future happiness on marriage. She's got a different plan: she'll work as a governess for Baron Ashford's children, Abram & Joy, but only long enough to win her fortune at one of his infamous masked gaming parties. When she loses, Payton sees her chance at an independent life go up in flames until Lord Ashford surprises her by paying her debts. Since the tragic death of his wife Sarah, Damon Kinder, Lord Ashford, has been a man made of ice & so lost in his grief that he can't even connect with his children. This is the fourth book in the Craven House series but could be read on its own, however the series is so good I’d recommend reading the whole series. The characters are well developed & are so likeable especially the two little terrors Abram & Joy who stole the book. Damon is still grieving Sarah but Payton gradually opens his eyes to the fact that life goes on & it’s possible to love again. Payton is a mature for her age and by caring heals the Kinder family. A lovely read that I read in under a day. I’m so looking forward to Garrett’s story as how he acted with the children was lovely. My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

As Regency romance novels go, this book was a departure from the norm, however I found it difficult to relate to, especially compared to other books that I have read by this author. The language and flow of writing in this novel are good and the story is easy to read but the plot itself was somewhat awkward. The main characters had a strange relationship and although I enjoyed Payton's relationship with both the children and Damon, the Baron was not a person to draw one or make a woman feel safe, despite his concern for Payton. There was a certain amount of suspense and tension in this story, all of Payton's own doing. Although this book is part of a series and characters from previous books appear in this one too, it is nevertheless a standalone and can be read as such. The epilogue was enjoyable and finished the novel off well and being clean, it can be read by most age groups. I received a copy of this book for free as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.

As Regency romance novels go, this book was a departure from the norm, however I found it difficult to relate to, especially compared to other books that I have read by this author. The language and flow of writing in this book are good and the story is easy to read but the plot itself was somewhat awkward. The main characters had a strange relationship and although I enjoyed Payton's relationship with both the children and Damon, the Baron was not a person to draw one or make a woman feel safe, despite his concern for Payton. There was a certain amount of suspense and tension in this story, all of Payton's own doing. Although this book is part of a series and characters from previous books appear in this one too, it is nevertheless a standalone and can be read as such. The epilogue was enjoyable and finished the novel off well and being clean, it can be read by most age groups. I received a copy of this book for free as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.