Good Hands

by Maggie C. Gates

Statistics professor Amelia Hawthorne never expected to find herself in a rundown Atlantic City casino. But here she was, counting cards to help pay off her brother’s debt under the watchful eye of the mysterious Judah Greear.

The last thing Jude wanted to do was kidnap the hot brainiac, but orders were orders. Especially when they came from legendary mob boss John Valentine.

Now, Jude must choose between duty and desire. Will he protect the girl who sees past the tattoos and mugshots or save himself?

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance

442 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication June 2, 2026

About the author

Maggie Gates writes raw, relatable, romance novels packed full of heat and humor. Maggie calls North Carolina home. In her spare time she enjoys daydreaming about her characters, jamming to country music, and eating all the barbecue and tacos she can find! Her Kindle is always within reach due to a love of small town romances that borders on obsession.

Reviews

[Vivian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy cow. What to say about this book. It was a surprise when Maggie sent it to me and then I had to read it!! It’s got all the lovely things. Twists. Spice. BAMF female characters. She hit on so many things I relate to as a “b”
Friend. Not ever being chosen first. And then what that looks like when you are chosen and you do come first. I loved seeing little Easter eggs of Maggie’s and really. Just had the best time reading it.