Queen of Hearts: Hand Your Dealt Series

By E.S. McMillan

Hearts is the name of the game.

Carrington Sawyer lived the life most people only dream of. She had a great job and the heart of one of Allenville's most dangerous men, Duke Markson.

When Chase Erickson places a bet at her Heart's table, Carrington's life is turned upside down.

In this game of hearts, who will win the queen's?

• Language: English
• Publisher: E.S. McMillan
• Release date: Jan 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781393066415

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Synopsis:

Hearts is the name of the game.

Carrington Sawyer lived the life most people only dream of. She had a great job and the heart of one of Allenville’s most dangerous men, Duke Markson.

When Chase Erickson places a bet at her Heart’s table, Carrington’s life is turned upside down.

In this game of hearts, who will win the queen’s?

Chapter One

Carrington

Place your bets, I called out to the men gathered in front of my table in the dark and smokey room. The smoke was extra heavy tonight and it was hard to breathe, but easy to get lost in the fog that settled over the already dimly lit room. Dealing my lucky deck of cards that was in my hand, I wished that I was anywhere but here. How did my life go so terribly wrong? One minute I was getting ready to register for my college courses, the next I was standing here dealing cards with a fake smile stretching across my overly made up face, too tight clothes on my body, and regret hanging over me like a veil. The only good thing was that they couldn’t see the real me. The one who was breaking inside because of the life that I was living. Taking a deep breath, I instantly knew the answer. Duke Markson, the man who stole my heart and my innocence with one look.

All in! an unfamiliar voice called out, breaking through the fog that clouded my head as he pushed a stack of chips in my direction.

Looking up, I saw the clearest and grayest eyes that I had ever seen. I saw a life in those eyes that I desperately wanted to be a part of. Watching him push a straggling chip towards the middle of the table, I couldn’t hold the gasp that escaped my throat. Standing in front of me was one of the handsomest men I have ever seen before. There was something familiar about him, but I just couldn’t put my finger on it. I probably knew him from a past life. He was wearing the kindest smile, and I felt bad that I was about to take all his money. The game was rigged, especially against newbies to Duke’s game. Are you sure? I timidly asked. I didn’t want anyone else to pick up on my warning.

A simple wink from the mysterious hottie was all I needed to let me know that there was no talking him out of his decision. He was all in and clearly ready to deal with the consequences of his actions. I felt bad and wished that there was more that I could do. I knew the outcome of this game. It was always the same. I just wished that for once, it didn’t have to be.

Is everything okay, Carrington? Duke’s deep voice whispered