The Devil's Gamble

Written by Eve Kincaid

Narrated by Katie McAble

A cop with a code…
Ethan Ford used to spend more time breaking laws than enforcing them. Now, he's determined to redeem himself by cleaning up Lost Coast Harbor's police department…but his attraction to the seductive local bookie is tempting him back to his sinful ways…

A woman with a dream…
Bridget Donnelly wants to be more than just another Donnelly Devil. For years, she's worked to save enough money to open her own winery. All she needs is a few more years as Lost Coast Harbor's only bookie. But when she catches the eye of the sexy new police chief, her dangerous desires put her own future at risk.

When a real threat emerges, Ethan will do anything to protect Bridget—but he can't protect her from herself. Can he look the other way while the woman he loves defies the law he's sworn to uphold—or will he gamble it all to save her?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bryant Street Publishing
• Release date: Jan 11, 2022
• ISBN: 9781094437040

Eve Kincaid

Eve Kincaid is a lapsed lawyer who decided that fictional crime was more fun than the real deal. When she’s not writing about mysterious women and the men who love them, she’s probably shopping for books, lipstick, or imported cheeses to complement a nice California pinot noir. You can keep up with Eve’s new releases by signing up for her reader newsletter at evekincaid.com. Follow her on Twitter (@eve_kincaid) and Facebook (@EveKincaidWrites). She’d love to hear from you.

Reviews for The Devil's Gamble

[Natale Michaud · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This one was back on track. So far only #3 in the series was a disappointment.

[Jenna Vaughn · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Pretty good story. I liked the backstory for Ethan and the motivation and connection to family for her. Little bit of intrigue but that shady town counsel! I did think the thing with her well was a bit anticlimactic. Boom, got em.... That's all.

[Marcie Wagner · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great series, but what next? Can't wait for another series to start.

[Bill Hair · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

3.75 Stars for me!

My rating range of this story... 2.5 - 4 Stars
If significant, why?

Main Character Ratings...
H = 7/10
h = 5/10

Narrator Rating(s)
M = n/a
F = 7/10
If below 5/10,why?

Was cheating involved? No
Any major triggers to be aware of? No

If Comedy... Type? n/a
Genuinely Funny
Cringe Inducing
Just No!

Angst Level? Heavy
Light, Moderate, Heavy or Please Stop
3 Stars for me!

Internal Monolog? Heavy
Light, Moderate, Heavy or Please Stop

Scenes with heat... Yes
What point does it start? 30%
How much of the story? 15%
Anything beyond M/F? No
If yes, explained

Heat Rating... 7/10
Clean or Fade to Black - 1 or 2
Normal to Descriptive 3-5
Detailed Descriptive Sex - 6-7
Um, Wow, Beyond Descriptive Sex - 8 or above

Was there so much sex or unrealistic sex that you rolled your eyes and/or skipped forward? No

The back story... The H is the new Police Chief replacing the previously disgraced police chief. The h is the town's bookie. They meet and sparks fly.

The Romance... I kind of see it but they spent so much time on why they couldn't be in a relationship that it hampered the emotion for me.

The drama explosion... The Chief is frustrated with everything.
Did it feel Real, OK or contrived? Semi-real
Was it OTT? A bit
Separation involved? No
Was it resolved properly or rushed? Properly

Final Notes... Good Story but please stop with the TSTL moments by the h! They don't have to put their lives in unnecessary danger to prove they are independent.

HEA or HFN? HFN