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The Masqueraders #5
The Gamble
She’s ready to risk everything for a man with nothing left to lose — except his heart.
"You won't be taking a gamble when you pick up Laura Parker's latest titillating romance...a sure bet to satisfy readers." — RT Book Reviews
Jack Laughton was a viscount who one night traded his life of leisure in order to masquerade as a notorious highwayman: “Black Jack” Law. Nothing could touch this conniving rogue’s soul...until his eye fell upon the beauty whose stagecoach he attempted to rob. Now he is willing to do anything to make this alluring woman his — even abandon his wicked ways.
Sabrina Lindsay has a knack for defying social conventions. Her endless escapades in London society have enraged her guardian who wants nothing more than to marry her off to a prominent nobleman. But it will take much more than threats to bend Sabrina’s stubborn will. Sabrina vows to do whatever it takes to save her brother Kit, imprisoned by their guardian to insure her obedience...even if that means making a pact with the devil himself, “Black Jack” Law.
It’s a gamble when the dazzling and daring Sabrina and the handsome rogue Jack join together, but the true risk comes when it’s her heart he’s trying to steal.
"You won't be taking a gamble when you pick up Laura Parker's latest titillating romance...a sure bet to satisfy readers." — RT Book Reviews
Jack Laughton was a viscount who one night traded his life of leisure in order to masquerade as a notorious highwayman: “Black Jack” Law. Nothing could touch this conniving rogue’s soul...until his eye fell upon the beauty whose stagecoach he attempted to rob. Now he is willing to do anything to make this alluring woman his — even abandon his wicked ways.
Sabrina Lindsay has a knack for defying social conventions. Her endless escapades in London society have enraged her guardian who wants nothing more than to marry her off to a prominent nobleman. But it will take much more than threats to bend Sabrina’s stubborn will. Sabrina vows to do whatever it takes to save her brother Kit, imprisoned by their guardian to insure her obedience...even if that means making a pact with the devil himself, “Black Jack” Law.
It’s a gamble when the dazzling and daring Sabrina and the handsome rogue Jack join together, but the true risk comes when it’s her heart he’s trying to steal.
413 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 1998
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
November 8, 2023
Damsel in distress. Playboy turning good guy.
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November 30, 2014
Terrific Book
This is one of those books I didn't put down until I finished it. Great romance with some suspense and adventure thrown in. A story of a strong willed Sabrina, who's under the thumb of her uncle, her guardian who's trying to marry her to an old man. Sabrina is trying to rescue her brother who the guardian is using as pawn to control Sabrina. Then there's Jack, a notorious rake, who seduces Sabrina thinking one night will be all..how wrong he is. There's also their married friends who struggle in their marriage, and whose story is intertwined with Sabrina's and Jack's. The characters are well-written and the story is well developed. I recommend this to anyone who likes romances and a story that holds your interest
This is one of those books I didn't put down until I finished it. Great romance with some suspense and adventure thrown in. A story of a strong willed Sabrina, who's under the thumb of her uncle, her guardian who's trying to marry her to an old man. Sabrina is trying to rescue her brother who the guardian is using as pawn to control Sabrina. Then there's Jack, a notorious rake, who seduces Sabrina thinking one night will be all..how wrong he is. There's also their married friends who struggle in their marriage, and whose story is intertwined with Sabrina's and Jack's. The characters are well-written and the story is well developed. I recommend this to anyone who likes romances and a story that holds your interest
February 27, 2015
This novel went in many directions. I enjoyed many parts of the book but some parts felt like they were thrown in just to make the book longer. It seemed as if I was reading another book at times. I love learning about all the different characters and escapades but some of them made me think they would better suit in a side novel. The story was fun so I wouldn't dissuade anyone from reading it.
February 16, 2013
There is a story within the main story, yet it revolves around the main characters and you root for the supporting couple as well. Pretty good!
November 10, 2013
blah didn't finish
August 16, 2013
Pretty sure the hero was a sociopath, at least until like the last 10 pages.
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews