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Gambling With Love #1
All In: Double or Nothing
WARNING: THIS BOOK IS FOR 18+ ONLY DUE TO THE SEXUALLY EXPLICIT SCENES (M/F AND M/F/M) AND ADULT LANGUAGE.
Lauren Jefferson is a sweet, sexy woman who has always had terrible luck in life. She started "exotic dancing" when she was sixteen to keep a roof over her and her mother's head. Now she's twenty, fed up with her worthless, drug abusing mother, and trying to claw her way out of her shitty life.
Tyler Evans is a cocky police officer who responds to Lauren's accident on Friday the thirteenth, when some idiot runs a red light and hits her. Sparks fly, and Tyler and Lauren make plans to meet up later that night. Unfortunately, duty calls, and Tyler gets held up at work.
While waiting for Tyler to show up to the bar, Lauren is approached by Caleb, a gorgeous man who says all the right things. Giving up on her MIA LEO, Lauren is instantly drawn to the fun loving Caleb, and looking forward to seeing where the night takes the two of them.
As luck would have it, when Tyler finally shows up at the bar an hour late, he's shocked to find Lauren in the arms of another man. Not just any man, but his best friend. After Lauren holds back from Caleb the reason she showed up at the bar in the first place, Tyler gives up and cuts his losses, at least until Caleb brings Lauren home.
Lauren can't stop thinking about Tyler, but at the same time she's also falling for Caleb. Her indecision leads her to cross a few lines, and when Caleb heads off to basic training for ten weeks, Tyler and Lauren can't help themselves. When Caleb returns home, he's not ready to throw in the towel and walk away.
Caleb convinces Tyler to take a gamble, giving Lauren a chance to start over and date both of them at the same time. Tyler wants to be 100% sure that he's the only man for Lauren, so he agrees to foolishly share her with Caleb. After that, all bets are off. Emotions run high, and somehow the three will end up in a no holds barred game, where the winner takes all.
Lauren Jefferson is a sweet, sexy woman who has always had terrible luck in life. She started "exotic dancing" when she was sixteen to keep a roof over her and her mother's head. Now she's twenty, fed up with her worthless, drug abusing mother, and trying to claw her way out of her shitty life.
Tyler Evans is a cocky police officer who responds to Lauren's accident on Friday the thirteenth, when some idiot runs a red light and hits her. Sparks fly, and Tyler and Lauren make plans to meet up later that night. Unfortunately, duty calls, and Tyler gets held up at work.
While waiting for Tyler to show up to the bar, Lauren is approached by Caleb, a gorgeous man who says all the right things. Giving up on her MIA LEO, Lauren is instantly drawn to the fun loving Caleb, and looking forward to seeing where the night takes the two of them.
As luck would have it, when Tyler finally shows up at the bar an hour late, he's shocked to find Lauren in the arms of another man. Not just any man, but his best friend. After Lauren holds back from Caleb the reason she showed up at the bar in the first place, Tyler gives up and cuts his losses, at least until Caleb brings Lauren home.
Lauren can't stop thinking about Tyler, but at the same time she's also falling for Caleb. Her indecision leads her to cross a few lines, and when Caleb heads off to basic training for ten weeks, Tyler and Lauren can't help themselves. When Caleb returns home, he's not ready to throw in the towel and walk away.
Caleb convinces Tyler to take a gamble, giving Lauren a chance to start over and date both of them at the same time. Tyler wants to be 100% sure that he's the only man for Lauren, so he agrees to foolishly share her with Caleb. After that, all bets are off. Emotions run high, and somehow the three will end up in a no holds barred game, where the winner takes all.
194 pages, Paperback
First published November 16, 2014
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Lane Hart
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June 2, 2018
When Lauren’s date stands her up, she gets cozy with a handsome man she meets while waiting. Tyler was running late due to his job and not having Lauren’s number he was unable to contact her. Now, he finds out that his delay has cost him the girl…to his best friend.
This was a hot steamy story with lots of back and forth between Tyler and Caleb. Lauren couldn’t decide on just one and after a bit of flip flopping they all end up being together. But there is still pressure on her to choose one.
I didn’t realize this was a menage when I started it. Even after I caught on I was still hanging on for the ride because I’m trying to expand what I do and do not like when reading. Unfortunately, I’m still not a fan of the trope.
While this was fast paced and well written, I didn’t like that Lauren could so easily switch between the men. I don’t want to give any spoilers so I’ll just say that other than Caleb, I really didn’t care for these characters too much. Even though Lauren was self-assured and independent, I found myself being judgy about her. I didn’t like that I did that, but I just couldn’t stop.
However, if you enjoy menages and love triangles, then this will probably work for you.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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This was a hot steamy story with lots of back and forth between Tyler and Caleb. Lauren couldn’t decide on just one and after a bit of flip flopping they all end up being together. But there is still pressure on her to choose one.
I didn’t realize this was a menage when I started it. Even after I caught on I was still hanging on for the ride because I’m trying to expand what I do and do not like when reading. Unfortunately, I’m still not a fan of the trope.
While this was fast paced and well written, I didn’t like that Lauren could so easily switch between the men. I don’t want to give any spoilers so I’ll just say that other than Caleb, I really didn’t care for these characters too much. Even though Lauren was self-assured and independent, I found myself being judgy about her. I didn’t like that I did that, but I just couldn’t stop.
However, if you enjoy menages and love triangles, then this will probably work for you.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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October 12, 2018
This book just pissed me off
July 26, 2018
A freebie book with a lot of sex but in reality Lauren is a 20yr old slut in a physical relationship with two men who happen to be best friends and roommates. Seriously they listen to each other taking turns at night fucking her. Not my thing.
August 10, 2016
This is a really exciting hot steamy read that bursts with sensuality and the storyline has been really unique and refreshing. Lauren has had a hard life along with that life she has some trust issues. She us a stripper who meets a cop why she was in an accident, a very hot cop who makes the moves on her. Lauren and Tyler (hot cop) are very attractive to each other. They agree to meet in a bar, but he isn't there. Instead she meets a sexy soldier who just happens to be the cop’s best friend. She dates both of them, each trying valiantly to be the one she chooses. This is one hot steamy sexy read the only question being who get the sexy stripper?
I had a few issues with the story line but it really was a wonderful read. The plot was great, the words flow was easy, the sex was very hot and steamy. I did feel the story moved to past as some points and a few things were left out. I did find this a lovely read which was worth the time to read. If you like erotic of the hottest this is the book for you.
I had a few issues with the story line but it really was a wonderful read. The plot was great, the words flow was easy, the sex was very hot and steamy. I did feel the story moved to past as some points and a few things were left out. I did find this a lovely read which was worth the time to read. If you like erotic of the hottest this is the book for you.
October 17, 2017
I really enjoyed reading this book. It was really well paced, and the characters were great.
I loved that all of them had doubts, they sounded real. They felt lust, love, jelousy and all the things you feel when you are in love.
Another thing I adored: they are not "perfect".... they are very "human"!
I also have a lot of fun with the side characters, and Iam crossing fingers to get their stories!
Iam so happy with this one...because I found Lane Hart this year, and she rocked my world with the "Cocky Cage Fighter series" And now this series is having the same effect!YAY!
I strongly recommend this one!
I loved that all of them had doubts, they sounded real. They felt lust, love, jelousy and all the things you feel when you are in love.
Another thing I adored: they are not "perfect".... they are very "human"!
I also have a lot of fun with the side characters, and Iam crossing fingers to get their stories!
Iam so happy with this one...because I found Lane Hart this year, and she rocked my world with the "Cocky Cage Fighter series" And now this series is having the same effect!YAY!
I strongly recommend this one!
August 14, 2016
DNF 18%. I couldn't get into this book at all. The MCs were not likable at all. The heroine was a stripper who slept with one friend and then crawled into his best friend's bed the next morning. Caleb was just a horn dog and an asshole. He didn't treat her well. Tyler was a little better, but not much. Yuck! I was pretty disappointed after all the good reviews had it sounding like an awesome book. Menage is my favorite genre, and there are so many other, better ways for a threesome to get together.
January 8, 2015
Holy moly
Holy Molly I could not believe the way this story progressed it was a awesome story and hot hot hot if you are not wanting to read an erotic story this is not for you but boy are you missing out
Holy Molly I could not believe the way this story progressed it was a awesome story and hot hot hot if you are not wanting to read an erotic story this is not for you but boy are you missing out
November 24, 2014
Great book
This was a great story about a very mixed up girl who makes the right decision in the end although she went about it in a mixed up way.
This was a great story about a very mixed up girl who makes the right decision in the end although she went about it in a mixed up way.
January 1, 2015
Absolutely Brilliant book, didn't want to put it down. Highly recommend to anyone who doesn't mind a bit of "naughtiness" :D
May 14, 2015
Not really my thing. The main character should not be so slutty.
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May 23, 2018
All in: Double or Nothing by Lane Hart a five-star read so good that you won’t put it down. This was such a great book, I love this author, but this blew me away!! Lauren Jefferson is a great character, she really is just trying to get her life together, even when her mother hasn’t been there for her, she has always tried to be the one she needs, but when she starts getting a life, wow she goes all out and gets a double wammy. Could you choose between hot cop Tyler Evans and his handsome roomie Caleb Thomas? Or would you want them both? I know I would be double top for them. What an amazing start to this series.
January 25, 2026
A quick read
December 18, 2015
The story focuses on Lauren Jefferson, who had a tough life and works as an exotic dancer to make money. Lauren’s bad luck continues when she’s involved in a car wreck, in which officer Tyler Evans comes to her rescue. The two hit it off and make plans to meet up later for dinner at a bar. When Tyler’s late for their date, Lauren begins flirting with Caleb, who unbeknownst to her is Tyler’s best friend and roommate. When Tyler does arrive, Lauren pretends not to know him and continues her flirting with Caleb. Things continue to get awkward with the trio when Lauren starts dating Caleb and moves in with him and Tyler. Even though Lauren’s happy with Caleb, she can’t stop thinking about Tyler and before long she confesses the truth to Caleb. With both men unwilling to give her up, she comes up with a solution where she dates both men to decide which one’s the right guy for her.
The premise of the story is good, but my main problem with the book is the characters. First off, I felt for Lauren’s plight and her rough home life, but I didn’t like how she kept switching between the guys and playing them against each other. I thought she was selfish with the way she wanted both men and even though she knew she had to choose one, she didn’t want to give the other up.
As for Caleb, at first I didn’t like him that much because of the way he quickly zoned in on Lauren at the bar. Then when I learned about his mom and his background I warmed up to him. Then towards the end, my feelings turned on him due to his cocky attitude, for instance at one part of the book Tyler is recovering from an injury, and Caleb boasts about how he gets more time with Lauren.
Tyler, out of all the characters I liked him the best. I felt for him as he had to watch Lauren date Caleb and how the two didn’t show any regard for his feelings.
As for the ending, at first I didn’t like the guy Lauren ended up with, but as I had time to think I realized he was the right choice for her. I also like how the other guy wasn’t left out in the cold and he was ready to move on with someone else. I’m curious to read the next installment to see what happens with the other guy and his new girl.
The premise of the story is good, but my main problem with the book is the characters. First off, I felt for Lauren’s plight and her rough home life, but I didn’t like how she kept switching between the guys and playing them against each other. I thought she was selfish with the way she wanted both men and even though she knew she had to choose one, she didn’t want to give the other up.
As for Caleb, at first I didn’t like him that much because of the way he quickly zoned in on Lauren at the bar. Then when I learned about his mom and his background I warmed up to him. Then towards the end, my feelings turned on him due to his cocky attitude, for instance at one part of the book Tyler is recovering from an injury, and Caleb boasts about how he gets more time with Lauren.
Tyler, out of all the characters I liked him the best. I felt for him as he had to watch Lauren date Caleb and how the two didn’t show any regard for his feelings.
As for the ending, at first I didn’t like the guy Lauren ended up with, but as I had time to think I realized he was the right choice for her. I also like how the other guy wasn’t left out in the cold and he was ready to move on with someone else. I’m curious to read the next installment to see what happens with the other guy and his new girl.
June 1, 2018
I have loved all of Lane Hart's recent work, so decided to check out some of her earlier books and started with All In: Double or Nothing. It's safe to say that this one completely missed the mark for me. I knew going in that there would be things in the story that I probably wouldn't like, much less agree with. I mean there is a pretty clear warning. But, these characters absolutely drove me nuts. Love triangles can be tricky in books, especially if there's any hope of making the characters likable. These weren't. Not even a little bit. All three are selfish and none of them have a clue what love is. Sure, they said the words, but words don't mean anything if you can't back them up. For example, Lauren loves Tyler, then she loves Caleb, then she can't decide who she loves more, then she loves one more than the other (and the way she figured that out was a complete turn-off for this reader). I noticed the word suspenseful in the blurb, but honestly, the only suspense I found was in how long these guys were gonna allow Lauren to pull their strings while she bed-hopped between them. And their constant bickering as they tried to one up each other became tedious pretty quickly. So, while I always enjoy this author's writing style, I think I'll chalk this one up to just not the book for me and move on. At this point and unless I see something that catches my eye, I don't think I'll be exploring this particular series any further.
October 2, 2015
amazing story by an amazing author!! its hot, steamy and full of surprises.
this is the story of lauren, who meet the hot cop after a car accident. tyler the cop ask lauren on a date and she accepts.
while waiting for tyler to show up hes late due to cop stuff she meets caleb whos cocky an says all the right things to woo her.
the crazy part is tyler an caleb are best friends and she likes both of them but when tyler dont speak up about his feelings caleb swoops in an wins her over, tht is until caleb has to go off for basic training.
while calebs away lauren spends more an more time with tyler an starts to devolope more feelings for him.
caleb comes home an finds out that they have gotten close and make lauren decide between the two until they come up with a plan that they both date her. this where it gets hot an steamy, but how long can she date both men eventually she has to choose but who will she choose? the hot cop or the hot army guy?
this is the story of lauren, who meet the hot cop after a car accident. tyler the cop ask lauren on a date and she accepts.
while waiting for tyler to show up hes late due to cop stuff she meets caleb whos cocky an says all the right things to woo her.
the crazy part is tyler an caleb are best friends and she likes both of them but when tyler dont speak up about his feelings caleb swoops in an wins her over, tht is until caleb has to go off for basic training.
while calebs away lauren spends more an more time with tyler an starts to devolope more feelings for him.
caleb comes home an finds out that they have gotten close and make lauren decide between the two until they come up with a plan that they both date her. this where it gets hot an steamy, but how long can she date both men eventually she has to choose but who will she choose? the hot cop or the hot army guy?
December 28, 2016
This review is a little difficult for me to write. I really enjoy Lane Hart's writing style and have enjoyed every book of hers that I've read. I did enjoy this one quite a bit but I did struggle with Lauren quite a bit. There were plenty of times that I wanted to yell at her through my Kindle. While I may not have connected strongly with her character, I still feel like she was written well and that's why I had such strong reactions to her.
I really liked both Caleb and Tyler. I got angry at them throughout the book as well but I wanted things to work out for both of them. Not knowing how that would work, this book kept me completely engaged. I needed to know what would happen at the end. I'm really glad we get more of these characters in the next book.
I really liked both Caleb and Tyler. I got angry at them throughout the book as well but I wanted things to work out for both of them. Not knowing how that would work, this book kept me completely engaged. I needed to know what would happen at the end. I'm really glad we get more of these characters in the next book.
May 31, 2017
**This review is for the whole All In Series not just the first 3 books**
There are things about the books in this series that I really love and there are things about the series that I really don't like at all. Some of the female character through out the series I found to be selfish and cruel while others I loved.
This series is filled with more alpha males then any other series that I've read and that's a super amazing thing.
Please don't let this review turn you off to this series because it's well written and I truly did enjoy most of the books in the series.
There are things about the books in this series that I really love and there are things about the series that I really don't like at all. Some of the female character through out the series I found to be selfish and cruel while others I loved.
This series is filled with more alpha males then any other series that I've read and that's a super amazing thing.
Please don't let this review turn you off to this series because it's well written and I truly did enjoy most of the books in the series.
July 15, 2017
This was a good story about a girl who'd been mistreated by her family from day 1. She meets one hunk when a car plows into her. She then meets his friend (another hottie) while waiting for guy 1. The two guys are always in competition. If you have issues with cheating or people sleeping with their best friend's girl friend, you'd probably be a bit miffed at Lauren in her pursuit of love. Otherwise there's some great sex scenes that are racy & explicit.
February 13, 2019
Too far fetched
This book was a little too far fetched for me. The main character is really just a slut that just wants everything. Both guys that she treats bad, cheats on, and can't even tell the truth to one she says I love you.
If you want to read for just sex scenes that maybe this is the book for you, but for a real read with God plot development this is not the book for you.
This book was a little too far fetched for me. The main character is really just a slut that just wants everything. Both guys that she treats bad, cheats on, and can't even tell the truth to one she says I love you.
If you want to read for just sex scenes that maybe this is the book for you, but for a real read with God plot development this is not the book for you.
August 10, 2015
Very steamy, exciting, and fast-paced book. It was a very erotic and sexy book. I had a love/hate relationship with Lauren. I found her to be a bit whiny and needy, which I guess with her background was expected. I also preferred Tyler this whole book over Caleb. I'll be curious to read the next book.
January 7, 2016
Hot!!!
Omg!!! And holy hotness!!!! I actually got this book for free and wasn't quite sure about it at first but it turned out to be a pretty good book. I loved Lauren, Tyler, and Celeb's characters..
Omg!!! And holy hotness!!!! I actually got this book for free and wasn't quite sure about it at first but it turned out to be a pretty good book. I loved Lauren, Tyler, and Celeb's characters..
April 26, 2016
Looking for a steamy read ... Look no further ...
Wow.. This book is hot great love triangle :) ... Who to choose and who not to ... Where does her heart lie ... Only thing I didn't like was the cheating
Wow.. This book is hot great love triangle :) ... Who to choose and who not to ... Where does her heart lie ... Only thing I didn't like was the cheating
April 29, 2016
Good
It was good I liked the characters but the storyline was not convincing. I liked the book it's just I don't believe it. The sex scenes were great but the storyline needed something deeper. But if you lik a fun and sexy book to read than this is your book
It was good I liked the characters but the storyline was not convincing. I liked the book it's just I don't believe it. The sex scenes were great but the storyline needed something deeper. But if you lik a fun and sexy book to read than this is your book
December 4, 2014
Spicy! If you can't stand the heat, this is not a book for you. A fun, steamy read. All In: Double or Nothing is a quick read for those with limited time.
April 23, 2015
This is a great quick read novel. It has everything you want in a novel: love, friendship, kinky love, two women trying to beat the odds, and two men ready to be the knight in shining armor.
August 5, 2016
I loved the story but I felt sorry for Tyler.
Dramatic irony never hurt so bad.
Sexy as all get out so I guess I can forgive it, for now
Dramatic irony never hurt so bad.
Sexy as all get out so I guess I can forgive it, for now
January 11, 2015
Ok...
Honestly didn't care for this book. To me it was about a slut who had two guys she didn't deserve.
Honestly didn't care for this book. To me it was about a slut who had two guys she didn't deserve.
November 7, 2015
I won a copy of this book from the Author and absolutely loved it.. I read it in one go and couldn't put it down
Highly recommend
Highly recommend
May 6, 2016
First time reader of Lane Hart. I'm a big MC reader and rarely read outside this genre. In saying this I absolutely loved this story .
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