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The Cricket Club #3
Love Sport
Can she play her cards right and win his heart?
Miss Ruthie Waitrose is tired of playing the dutiful daughter whose one role is take care of everyone other than herself. When her mother promises her to a rich, odious older man in an attempt to recoup the family’s fortune, Ruthie decides to finally act. Dressing up as a gentleman, she tries her luck making money the same way her father and brother lost it all—gambling. But while Ruthie finds freedom and a little luck at the card tables, she meets her match with all-round degenerate and gambling den owner Harry Holmes.
Harry is tired of playing the thief. Years of keeping one eye open at night have encouraged him to turn straight once and for all. A legitimate businessman now, with the most successful and popular gambling hall in London, Harry is miles away from the street urchin he once was. So why does he still feel like something is missing? And why does he have the miserable bad luck to suddenly grow a conscience?
Harry doesn’t have to search any further than Ruthie. Ever since he spotted her and her terrible disguise in his club, he’s been obsessed with the alluring woman. When he asks her to marry him, he believes she will be the saving grace for his tortured soul. But Ruthie is not the demure, obedient lady he expected. She challenges him in infuriating and enticing ways, forcing him to remember a past that he’d prefer to keep safely hidden.
Ruthie doesn’t know what to make of her husband. He’s surly and rude, but also kind and gentle. Though he’s plagued by controlling tics and quirks, he hides them under a calm and icy demeanor. The more she grows to understand him, the more she recognizes that Harry has his own disguise, one that he’s ready to shed.
But when Harry’s past comes back to haunt them, he pushes his new wife away, knowing that he will never be free from the baggage, no matter how far he runs from it. However, Ruthie refuses to be cast aside. She might not be able to read cards, but she can read her husband, and he needs her just as much as she needs him. Harry Holmes is expert gambler, but she must teach him a new type of game—one with no masks or sleights of hand, one where honesty and love win.
Can Ruthie show him that a love like theirs is worth fighting for, or will Harry allow himself to be drawn back into a life in the shadows?
There’s one thing she knows for sure—when love is the ultimate gamble, sometimes you have to risk it all.
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The Cricket Club
Book 1 - A Perfect Match
Book 2 - The Play’s the Thing
Book 3 - Love Sport
Book 4 - Match Made in Heaven
Book 5 - The Lucky Catch
Book 6 - The Perfect Score
Miss Ruthie Waitrose is tired of playing the dutiful daughter whose one role is take care of everyone other than herself. When her mother promises her to a rich, odious older man in an attempt to recoup the family’s fortune, Ruthie decides to finally act. Dressing up as a gentleman, she tries her luck making money the same way her father and brother lost it all—gambling. But while Ruthie finds freedom and a little luck at the card tables, she meets her match with all-round degenerate and gambling den owner Harry Holmes.
Harry is tired of playing the thief. Years of keeping one eye open at night have encouraged him to turn straight once and for all. A legitimate businessman now, with the most successful and popular gambling hall in London, Harry is miles away from the street urchin he once was. So why does he still feel like something is missing? And why does he have the miserable bad luck to suddenly grow a conscience?
Harry doesn’t have to search any further than Ruthie. Ever since he spotted her and her terrible disguise in his club, he’s been obsessed with the alluring woman. When he asks her to marry him, he believes she will be the saving grace for his tortured soul. But Ruthie is not the demure, obedient lady he expected. She challenges him in infuriating and enticing ways, forcing him to remember a past that he’d prefer to keep safely hidden.
Ruthie doesn’t know what to make of her husband. He’s surly and rude, but also kind and gentle. Though he’s plagued by controlling tics and quirks, he hides them under a calm and icy demeanor. The more she grows to understand him, the more she recognizes that Harry has his own disguise, one that he’s ready to shed.
But when Harry’s past comes back to haunt them, he pushes his new wife away, knowing that he will never be free from the baggage, no matter how far he runs from it. However, Ruthie refuses to be cast aside. She might not be able to read cards, but she can read her husband, and he needs her just as much as she needs him. Harry Holmes is expert gambler, but she must teach him a new type of game—one with no masks or sleights of hand, one where honesty and love win.
Can Ruthie show him that a love like theirs is worth fighting for, or will Harry allow himself to be drawn back into a life in the shadows?
There’s one thing she knows for sure—when love is the ultimate gamble, sometimes you have to risk it all.
Read in Kindle Unlimited!
The Cricket Club
Book 1 - A Perfect Match
Book 2 - The Play’s the Thing
Book 3 - Love Sport
Book 4 - Match Made in Heaven
Book 5 - The Lucky Catch
Book 6 - The Perfect Score
284 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 15, 2024
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About the author
Margaux Thorne
16 books42 followersI’m a lifelong reader of romance novels. Some of my earliest memories are of
sneaking into my mom’s room at night and stealing any books I could find.
After moving around quite a bit, I’ve finally put down roots in New England with my two sons and husband. I’ve always been a writer, starting out in newspapers, but it wasn’t until my sons began going to school full-time that I began working toward my dream of becoming a romance author.
I enjoy crocheting toys for my kids, hiking with my Saint Bernard, and watching Real Housewives on the couch with my very old and very fat pugs.
sneaking into my mom’s room at night and stealing any books I could find.
After moving around quite a bit, I’ve finally put down roots in New England with my two sons and husband. I’ve always been a writer, starting out in newspapers, but it wasn’t until my sons began going to school full-time that I began working toward my dream of becoming a romance author.
I enjoy crocheting toys for my kids, hiking with my Saint Bernard, and watching Real Housewives on the couch with my very old and very fat pugs.
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November 10, 2025
I’m starting to wonder why everyone wants a duke, when you’re so much better off with a gaming hell owner...
~ Ruthie & Harry ~
She’s the quiet daughter of a very ambitious and demanding mama, harshly moulded into the perfect society miss, ready for the highest bidder. Only, that’s not what she wants.
He’s an Irish immigrant who climbed his way from the gutter to become the richest man in London, a gaming hell owner with severe OCD and a man 20 years her senior.
She sneaks into his hell to win back what her wastrel brother lost. He immediately sees through her disguise, but get’s shot while escorting her out of his club. Not exactly a meetcute, but in that moment between life and death, cupid strikes.
For her he’s the lesser of two evils, although... he’s a little odd and unpredictable, but he isn’t evil. He’s just different... everything she was never allowed to be.
For him she’s the one. The only one. Ever.
It’s a captivating story and his tics force it to be more than just the cliché innocent girl and devilish hell owner. This entire story is different - a good kind of different - from what I expected it to be. I like that his hell was just a backdrop and that the story completely focused on the couple and the hurdles they had to overcome.
The relationship between Ruthie and her family is a tricky one. She lacks self-confidence, but she’s resourceful and compassionate. No hysterics or theatrics. He’s very conscious of his own shortcomings and really tries to be more “normal”; he’s caring in his own way. These two need each other and care deeply, but he’s a man with a manual and loving him is a challenge - one she’s luckily willing to accept.
This was an interesting and entertaining read with unique kind of steam, dry wit and a very moving romance at its centre. It starts with a shooting and ends with one, and if you want to know what happens in between, you’ll have to find out for yourself!
~ Ruthie & Harry ~
She’s the quiet daughter of a very ambitious and demanding mama, harshly moulded into the perfect society miss, ready for the highest bidder. Only, that’s not what she wants.
He’s an Irish immigrant who climbed his way from the gutter to become the richest man in London, a gaming hell owner with severe OCD and a man 20 years her senior.
She sneaks into his hell to win back what her wastrel brother lost. He immediately sees through her disguise, but get’s shot while escorting her out of his club. Not exactly a meetcute, but in that moment between life and death, cupid strikes.
For her he’s the lesser of two evils, although... he’s a little odd and unpredictable, but he isn’t evil. He’s just different... everything she was never allowed to be.
For him she’s the one. The only one. Ever.
It’s a captivating story and his tics force it to be more than just the cliché innocent girl and devilish hell owner. This entire story is different - a good kind of different - from what I expected it to be. I like that his hell was just a backdrop and that the story completely focused on the couple and the hurdles they had to overcome.
The relationship between Ruthie and her family is a tricky one. She lacks self-confidence, but she’s resourceful and compassionate. No hysterics or theatrics. He’s very conscious of his own shortcomings and really tries to be more “normal”; he’s caring in his own way. These two need each other and care deeply, but he’s a man with a manual and loving him is a challenge - one she’s luckily willing to accept.
This was an interesting and entertaining read with unique kind of steam, dry wit and a very moving romance at its centre. It starts with a shooting and ends with one, and if you want to know what happens in between, you’ll have to find out for yourself!
October 15, 2024
Ruthie wants to save her family home, so disguise herself as a man, to see if she can win back the money her brother has lost gambling. The owner of the club, Harry, figures out she is a woman right away. And pulling her aside to talk to her clinches how he feels about her. He wants to marry her.
Ruth accepts, because her mother is trying to marry her off to an elderly earl. Yes, it is all done that quickly.
For once, we actually see the protagonists waiting until they are married to have sex, but only because there isn’t that much time between meeting,and marriage. Harry appears to be somewhere on the autism scale, hates being touched, hates crowds, has to do things in fives, and is a wiz at mathematics. (Note, I know there is more to autism than that, but these are the hints the author drops).
This is part of the cricket club series of regency romances, but you don’t have to have read the other books. There is only a minimal amount of cricket being played in this one.
I found the characters quite pleasant, actually. There are reasons for both Ruth and Harry’s feelings for each other, and both have come from difficult backgrounds.
Quick read. Not a clean or closed door romance, by any means.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. The book came out on October 15, 2024.
Ruth accepts, because her mother is trying to marry her off to an elderly earl. Yes, it is all done that quickly.
For once, we actually see the protagonists waiting until they are married to have sex, but only because there isn’t that much time between meeting,and marriage. Harry appears to be somewhere on the autism scale, hates being touched, hates crowds, has to do things in fives, and is a wiz at mathematics. (Note, I know there is more to autism than that, but these are the hints the author drops).
This is part of the cricket club series of regency romances, but you don’t have to have read the other books. There is only a minimal amount of cricket being played in this one.
I found the characters quite pleasant, actually. There are reasons for both Ruth and Harry’s feelings for each other, and both have come from difficult backgrounds.
Quick read. Not a clean or closed door romance, by any means.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. The book came out on October 15, 2024.
October 13, 2024
This was a unique and well written love story. A dramatic first meeting ends with a shooting that begins a fast-paced romance. The main characters are complex and interesting. I found Harry's oddities, quirks mentioned throughout to be an original idea to have been brought up for that time period. I enjoyed how true love changed everything and how beautifully it ended. I highly recommend reading!
October 16, 2024
I voluntarily read and reviewed this advanced copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I selected this from the Dragonblade catalog because I'm a sucker for women in disguise. Tight trousers and a poorly fit cap over a feminine physique? I'm in. I loved the first quarter of the book but it gradually fell apart as the story progressed. Ruthie dresses up as a man at the gambling hall as an attempt to recoup the money her family lost in the same building. Luckily she has far better skills than her male relatives. Our hero owns the establishment and knows immediately her gender due to her shapely rear. I love it when books do that. So simple, yet so effective. Shenangians ensue and they end up in holy matrimony. That's where things go south and my enjoyment was tossed out the carriage window.
Our hero was very touch resistant and couldn't bear the physicality of another person, except the heroine. I believe he had some trauma which caused his aversion, but it wasn't suited for a romance novel that thrives on human interaction. He had a really weird kink and nontraditional bedroom habits. The love scenes were incredibly awkward. They didn't have much chemistry and I felt as a reader that I was interrupting their privacy. The book's dialogue was also very coarse and too much vulgarity befitting the time period. It felt too anachronistic for these characters to be cursing so frequently. I may just be a sensitive sponge, but we could have softened the language just a smidge.
This was my first book by Margaux Thorne and I believe it will be my last. I just didn't click with her writing and that's ok by me. I still adore Dragonblade Publishing and I appreciate the opportunity to read their new releases. I don't know anything about cricket but if it's anything like Love Sport, I'm not interested.
I selected this from the Dragonblade catalog because I'm a sucker for women in disguise. Tight trousers and a poorly fit cap over a feminine physique? I'm in. I loved the first quarter of the book but it gradually fell apart as the story progressed. Ruthie dresses up as a man at the gambling hall as an attempt to recoup the money her family lost in the same building. Luckily she has far better skills than her male relatives. Our hero owns the establishment and knows immediately her gender due to her shapely rear. I love it when books do that. So simple, yet so effective. Shenangians ensue and they end up in holy matrimony. That's where things go south and my enjoyment was tossed out the carriage window.
Our hero was very touch resistant and couldn't bear the physicality of another person, except the heroine. I believe he had some trauma which caused his aversion, but it wasn't suited for a romance novel that thrives on human interaction. He had a really weird kink and nontraditional bedroom habits. The love scenes were incredibly awkward. They didn't have much chemistry and I felt as a reader that I was interrupting their privacy. The book's dialogue was also very coarse and too much vulgarity befitting the time period. It felt too anachronistic for these characters to be cursing so frequently. I may just be a sensitive sponge, but we could have softened the language just a smidge.
This was my first book by Margaux Thorne and I believe it will be my last. I just didn't click with her writing and that's ok by me. I still adore Dragonblade Publishing and I appreciate the opportunity to read their new releases. I don't know anything about cricket but if it's anything like Love Sport, I'm not interested.
November 1, 2024
A beautiful story from a new to me author that I thoroughly enjoyed! The touching plot has age gap, class disparity and rags to riches tropes and is full of emotion, sweet moments that make you smile, a touch of danger and some steam. It kept me hooked from the start. Both main characters are endearing. Harry is an OCD (most likely autistic) hero who suffers from loneliness, anxiety and being „not normal“ but can’t change his ways. I really felt for him and fell in love with his character. Ruthie is kind, compassionate and a little insecure, but she loves and accepts Harry for who he is, lovingly challenges him to overcome his own limitations and becomes his safe haven. In return, Harry helps her gain the self-confidence she lacks and supports her unconditionally. It was wonderful to see how Ruthie, with a lot of love, patience and a touch of humor, gets Harry to open up to her. I particularly loved the heartwarming happy ending.
Although the book is part of the series and you meet characters from previous books, the book can be read on its own.
Gambling den owner Harry Holmes has been different from others from an early age. As a child, he moved from Ireland to London with his mother, but she did not accept his difference and Harry left her and spent his youth as a street urchin in the slums of London. With his flair for numbers, ruthlessness and illegal activities, he rose to become one of the richest and most successful businessmen in England. After many years, he finally wants to retire from the illegal business, much to the displeasure of his team even if it puts his life in constant danger but he doesn’t mind. Only his quirks, tics and necessary routines which he tries to hide from others, make his life difficult and lonely.
One evening, he discovers a woman disguised as a young man at one of his gaming tables and is obsessed with her from the very first moment. When Harry is shot shortly afterwards, she is the only one whose touch he can stand. He feels safe with her, she sees his true self and gives him peace.
Miss Ruthie Waitrose always secretly dreamed of finding true love but has been taught all her life that, unlike her brother, she is not worth much as a daughter and that her task is to improve the family fortune by marrying favourably so that her gambling-addicted brother can continue his extravagant lifestyle.
When her mother wants to arrange a marriage for her with a disgusting man old enough to be her grandfather to cover her brother's gambling debts, Ruthie decides to gamble herself to win back her brother’s losses. But then she meets the attractive and enigmatic club owner with his quirks, who is shot and only wants to be treated by her. When he unexpectedly proposes to her soon after, Ruthie accepts...
If you like love stories with extraordinary protagonists, great character development and lots of touching moments, you will love this book!
I received a free ARC of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and left voluntarily.
Although the book is part of the series and you meet characters from previous books, the book can be read on its own.
Gambling den owner Harry Holmes has been different from others from an early age. As a child, he moved from Ireland to London with his mother, but she did not accept his difference and Harry left her and spent his youth as a street urchin in the slums of London. With his flair for numbers, ruthlessness and illegal activities, he rose to become one of the richest and most successful businessmen in England. After many years, he finally wants to retire from the illegal business, much to the displeasure of his team even if it puts his life in constant danger but he doesn’t mind. Only his quirks, tics and necessary routines which he tries to hide from others, make his life difficult and lonely.
One evening, he discovers a woman disguised as a young man at one of his gaming tables and is obsessed with her from the very first moment. When Harry is shot shortly afterwards, she is the only one whose touch he can stand. He feels safe with her, she sees his true self and gives him peace.
Miss Ruthie Waitrose always secretly dreamed of finding true love but has been taught all her life that, unlike her brother, she is not worth much as a daughter and that her task is to improve the family fortune by marrying favourably so that her gambling-addicted brother can continue his extravagant lifestyle.
When her mother wants to arrange a marriage for her with a disgusting man old enough to be her grandfather to cover her brother's gambling debts, Ruthie decides to gamble herself to win back her brother’s losses. But then she meets the attractive and enigmatic club owner with his quirks, who is shot and only wants to be treated by her. When he unexpectedly proposes to her soon after, Ruthie accepts...
If you like love stories with extraordinary protagonists, great character development and lots of touching moments, you will love this book!
I received a free ARC of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and left voluntarily.
January 12, 2025
This is the third book of The Cricket Club series and follows the dynamic romance between Ruthie Waitrose and Harry Holmes, offering a tantalizing mix of high stakes, compelling characters, and unexpected emotional depth. Ruthie, a headstrong young woman trapped in the constraints of family duty, embarks on a daring adventure to escape the fate of a loveless marriage, only to find herself tangled in a dangerous game of gambling, and ultimately, love.
Ruthie disguises herself as a gentleman to gamble her way to freedom, adding a unique premise to the story. Her resilience, wit, and determination shine through as she bravely faces the daunting odds stacked against her. Her encounter with Harry, a man who has left behind a life of crime to run a legitimate gambling den, leads to an intriguing contrast of their personalities. Harry’s internal struggle between his criminal past and his desire for redemption adds layers of complexity to his character.
The chemistry between Ruthie and Harry is electric. Their relationship evolves from initial tension and misunderstanding to a more deep and emotionally charged connection. Ruthie challenges Harry’s perceptions and forces him to confront his hidden traumas and insecurities. She shows him that a love grounded in trust and honesty is worth more than any gamble. Her unwavering support for him, even when he pushes her away, is a testament to her strength and belief in their love.
Overall, this is an enjoyable read for anyone looking for a touch of suspense and a lot of heart. Ruthie and Harry’s journey toward self-acceptance and mutual love is a beautiful tale, with enough twists and turns to keep you engaged until the very last page.
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing and am voluntarily leaving my review.
Ruthie disguises herself as a gentleman to gamble her way to freedom, adding a unique premise to the story. Her resilience, wit, and determination shine through as she bravely faces the daunting odds stacked against her. Her encounter with Harry, a man who has left behind a life of crime to run a legitimate gambling den, leads to an intriguing contrast of their personalities. Harry’s internal struggle between his criminal past and his desire for redemption adds layers of complexity to his character.
The chemistry between Ruthie and Harry is electric. Their relationship evolves from initial tension and misunderstanding to a more deep and emotionally charged connection. Ruthie challenges Harry’s perceptions and forces him to confront his hidden traumas and insecurities. She shows him that a love grounded in trust and honesty is worth more than any gamble. Her unwavering support for him, even when he pushes her away, is a testament to her strength and belief in their love.
Overall, this is an enjoyable read for anyone looking for a touch of suspense and a lot of heart. Ruthie and Harry’s journey toward self-acceptance and mutual love is a beautiful tale, with enough twists and turns to keep you engaged until the very last page.
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing and am voluntarily leaving my review.
November 21, 2024
Miss Ruthie Waitrose, determined not to sit back and take what her family continues to throw her way, decides to take a stand and not marry the odious old earl her mother has dictated she needs to marry to save her family from financial ruin. She disguises herself as a man and enters a gambling den to win back the money both her father and brother have lost.
Harry Holmes, a poor Irish immigrant who is now the wealthiest man in England and the owner of said gambling den, knows right off the bat that Ruthie is a woman disguised as a man. Deciding to get a new life, one that will allow him some respectability, he proposes a marriage of convenience to Ruthie.
Ruthie takes him up on his offer and the two get married. Harry has many idiosyncrasies that Ruthie must deal with. When things go south for Harry, Ruthie is determined to stand by him and show him that he is worthy of love.
All in a delightful story that was interesting and sweet that I thoroughly enjoyed. I received an ARC from the publishers and NetGalley and submit my review voluntarily.
Harry Holmes, a poor Irish immigrant who is now the wealthiest man in England and the owner of said gambling den, knows right off the bat that Ruthie is a woman disguised as a man. Deciding to get a new life, one that will allow him some respectability, he proposes a marriage of convenience to Ruthie.
Ruthie takes him up on his offer and the two get married. Harry has many idiosyncrasies that Ruthie must deal with. When things go south for Harry, Ruthie is determined to stand by him and show him that he is worthy of love.
All in a delightful story that was interesting and sweet that I thoroughly enjoyed. I received an ARC from the publishers and NetGalley and submit my review voluntarily.
April 25, 2025
I loved it!
Ruthie is dressed as a man when she visits Harry’s establishment—but Harry knows she is no man. As he tries to get her out of his gambling hall, he’s shot, connecting the two in unexpected ways. Now, he doesn’t want her to leave. He can’t stand for anyone to touch him, so why can he accept her touch? Did he fall in love in the blink of an eye? Maybe so, but he and Ruthie have challenges ahead.
Unexpectedly, Harry proposes. But Ruthie knows her mother won’t accept him. Will she find the courage to defy her mother, who wants her to marry a much older man to restore the family fortune? And what about Harry’s enemies? Who wants him dead—and can they be stopped?
I enjoyed this historical romance and would recommend it to lovers of the genre. I especially liked how it touched on Harry’s quirks. Today, we would recognize his condition as obsessive-compulsive disorder. Ruthie didn’t judge him; she accepted him, quirks and all. This is my favorite book in the series.
Ruthie is dressed as a man when she visits Harry’s establishment—but Harry knows she is no man. As he tries to get her out of his gambling hall, he’s shot, connecting the two in unexpected ways. Now, he doesn’t want her to leave. He can’t stand for anyone to touch him, so why can he accept her touch? Did he fall in love in the blink of an eye? Maybe so, but he and Ruthie have challenges ahead.
Unexpectedly, Harry proposes. But Ruthie knows her mother won’t accept him. Will she find the courage to defy her mother, who wants her to marry a much older man to restore the family fortune? And what about Harry’s enemies? Who wants him dead—and can they be stopped?
I enjoyed this historical romance and would recommend it to lovers of the genre. I especially liked how it touched on Harry’s quirks. Today, we would recognize his condition as obsessive-compulsive disorder. Ruthie didn’t judge him; she accepted him, quirks and all. This is my favorite book in the series.
October 10, 2024
This historical romance is part of a series that revolves around a ladies' cricket team, but in this book, the sport is barely mentioned.
Our heroine doesn't have much self-esteem because her mother is always critical of her. She is expected to rescue the family financially through marriage while her brother gambles everything they have.
Our hero has dragged himself from the gutter to be a very wealthy man. He does have some quirks that complicate his life.
You will have a great time with these characters and their unusual lifestyle.
Each of the books in this series has been interesting and different from most romances in this genre. Most enjoyable.
Great fun.
Our heroine doesn't have much self-esteem because her mother is always critical of her. She is expected to rescue the family financially through marriage while her brother gambles everything they have.
Our hero has dragged himself from the gutter to be a very wealthy man. He does have some quirks that complicate his life.
You will have a great time with these characters and their unusual lifestyle.
Each of the books in this series has been interesting and different from most romances in this genre. Most enjoyable.
Great fun.
October 15, 2024
For those who suffer from OCD, it takes an exceptional person to be a partner. This is beautifully demonstrated by Ruthie in this touching and lovely story. Ruthie has the strength of character to see Howard for who he is rather than who he tries to be. Part of a lovely series with cricket as a basis for the team of ladies who find happiness not just in their sport but also in the men they choose. This isn't your typical ton romance series but one that looks at many types of people, differences and life styles. A true joy to read not just once but over again. From an author with creativity as well as a heart for those who are different. Well done!!
October 15, 2024
Ruthie and Harry's story is very tender and heartfelt. They are both really good for each other. Having a character with OCD is kind of hit or miss for me. My own experience with it doesn't mirror Harry's experience, but there's a lot of different kinds. If I'm feeling really strong, it's fine, but most of the time I read to escape, so that's where I get prickly with it.
However, there is a HEA, and both Ruthie and Harry are better together.
Thank you to netgalley for the ARC. Opinions are my own.
However, there is a HEA, and both Ruthie and Harry are better together.
Thank you to netgalley for the ARC. Opinions are my own.
November 10, 2024
Omg I loved this one. This is my fav thus far followed by the first then 2nd. Harry was not a rake or a rouge just a working man trying to do some good and deal with a lot of anxiety ( I feel this). Ruth was lovely as well dealing with making sure she stood up for herself. I loved that they got together by the middle of the book and were there for each other. I laughed several times in this book it cracked me up! I cannot wait for the next book.
October 18, 2024
An emotional rollercoaster involving two adults carrying a lot of baggage. Miss Ruth Waitrose must save her family from gambling debts left after her father's death and her brother following in his footsteps. Her only resource is playing vingt-en-un at the Lucky Fish. She may think she's in disguise as a young man, but Harry Holmes, as the owner, is very observant. An unexpected assassination attempt creates a connection between Harry and Ruthie. He won't let it go and pursues her. She lives a miserable life with her mother. An opportunity for a life with Harry is worth taking a chance. Harry has his quirks and Ruthie struggles with self confidence, but they learn to help each other. An interesting couple with a compelling love story.
Descriptive sex.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley
Descriptive sex.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley
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