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Sin City Temptation
Is love in the cards?
Former police officer Trinity Layton will do anything to keep her personal security business afloat—even babysit professional poker player Gunner Brooks. Bizarre incidents have been plaguing the poker tour, and Trinity has been hired to keep Gunner safe. But when the gorgeous playboy convinces her to pose as his girlfriend, she might be the one who needs protecting, as their passionate charade quickly becomes all too real.
A gambler in the game of life, Gunner has made his fortune playing for the greatest prizes. The last thing he needs during this tournament is a bodyguard hanging around, especially one as alluring as Trinity. And being together 24/7 just tripled their odds of falling for one another. Now, as Gunner prepares for the championship of his career, he's playing for the highest stakes of Trinity's heart.
Former police officer Trinity Layton will do anything to keep her personal security business afloat—even babysit professional poker player Gunner Brooks. Bizarre incidents have been plaguing the poker tour, and Trinity has been hired to keep Gunner safe. But when the gorgeous playboy convinces her to pose as his girlfriend, she might be the one who needs protecting, as their passionate charade quickly becomes all too real.
A gambler in the game of life, Gunner has made his fortune playing for the greatest prizes. The last thing he needs during this tournament is a bodyguard hanging around, especially one as alluring as Trinity. And being together 24/7 just tripled their odds of falling for one another. Now, as Gunner prepares for the championship of his career, he's playing for the highest stakes of Trinity's heart.
- GenresRomanceRomantic Suspense
219 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 10, 2015
49 people are currently reading
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About the author
Sharon C. Cooper
69 books939 followersUSA Today bestselling author Sharon C. Cooper loves anything involving romance with a happily-ever-after, whether in books, movies, or real life. She writes contemporary romance, romantic suspense, as well as romantic comedy. She enjoys rainy days, carpet picnics, and family game night. Her stories have won numerous awards, including The Rochelle Alers Best Series award for her Atlanta’s Finest Series (2022) and The Beverly Jenkins Author of the Year award (2021). When she isn’t writing, Sharon loves hanging out with her amazing husband, doing volunteer work, or reading a good book (a romance of course). To read more about Sharon and her novels, or to sign up to be notified of her latest releases, visit www.sharoncooper.net
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March 8, 2015
This was truly a great story. Gunner is truly an alpha male and Trinity is her own person do when the two come together it is HOTT. Let's just say that Vegas will never be the same with these two together. Great job Sharon!!
September 24, 2023
The newer version was just what I needed to fall for a man with an interesting career.
August 21, 2023
WOW! What a captivating page turner!
First, I was absolutely fascinated by the Poker Tournament and how wealthy Gunnar was because of it. But when someone tried to sabotage other players to get ahead, it was really shocking.
Trinity was a take no prisoners, female bodyguard and I really loved that! However, when her job came between her and Gunnar, it was really interesting to see if they would hold on or walk away from the relationship.
March 28, 2015
This was a really Great read if you thought Vegas was Hot the sizzling heat between Gunner & Trinity is HOTTER. Had my attention from beginning to end and I couldn't put it down. This is about Love & Trust and loved the characters and how they developed through the book and learned to love & trust each other. Sharon C cooper another Awesome book and I highly recommend it and you definitely won't be disappointed.
July 26, 2023
Loved this new cover
I read this story several years ago. Although I loved the story, the old cover took away from the story. Thankfully, this cover matches the story in flyness, and the romantic suspense part exceeded my need to solve mysteries. To top it off, there were hot stuff moments too.
I read this story several years ago. Although I loved the story, the old cover took away from the story. Thankfully, this cover matches the story in flyness, and the romantic suspense part exceeded my need to solve mysteries. To top it off, there were hot stuff moments too.
March 28, 2015
This was a good read. Lots of twists and turns. I learned more about professional gambling, homelessness and service. Trinity and Gunner's story is a great read. Love always prevails even through violence.
March 30, 2015
Had my attention from start to end! Really gr8 read Ms. Cooper.....hope there would be a story for Maxwell & Connie in the future
May 20, 2016
When you don't want the book to end you know it's good.
July 23, 2020
OK
It's crazy, but I kinda look at some of these earlier books as starter novels. I bought this book almost three years ago, and I'm just now reading it. A decent, quick read, but not too deep or thought provoking.
With caveats, Buy it, read it and enjoy.👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥
It's crazy, but I kinda look at some of these earlier books as starter novels. I bought this book almost three years ago, and I'm just now reading it. A decent, quick read, but not too deep or thought provoking.
With caveats, Buy it, read it and enjoy.👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥
March 29, 2015
What A Great Read. The chemistry between Gunner and Trinity was as scorching hot as the temperature in Vegas.I never looked at gambling as a professional sport. Through the character of Gunner Brooks,Sharon Cooper allowed me to see the skilled, controlled,concentration,dedication,that it took to win a poker tournament.
Sharon C. Cooper has a new fan. I look forward to reading more of this author's work.
Sharon C. Cooper has a new fan. I look forward to reading more of this author's work.
March 19, 2015
Sin City Temptation
Ms.Cooper you hit this book out of the ball park! It was a great book from the beginning to the end. The main characters were awesome and it always amazes me how two people try to deny what's in front of them! Each other. I would definitely recommend this book!!
Ms.Cooper you hit this book out of the ball park! It was a great book from the beginning to the end. The main characters were awesome and it always amazes me how two people try to deny what's in front of them! Each other. I would definitely recommend this book!!
April 19, 2015
Trinity Layton owns a personal security business and is hired to protect professional poker player, Gunner Brooks. Gunner is her brother's best friend and has made a fortune playing poker.
I like the interaction between Trinity and Gunner. The close proximity causes them to develop feelings for each other, which of course they try to ignore.
I like the interaction between Trinity and Gunner. The close proximity causes them to develop feelings for each other, which of course they try to ignore.
June 4, 2015
Sin city temptation
This book kept me up very, very late. I just had to know who was attacking the other players for one and would Gunner offer to give up gambling for love. Keep up the good stories and I will always be a devoted fan ..
This book kept me up very, very late. I just had to know who was attacking the other players for one and would Gunner offer to give up gambling for love. Keep up the good stories and I will always be a devoted fan ..
October 30, 2015
Can something you dislike change the way you look at life when you have to deal with it on a daily basis. this is the challenge before Trinity Layton. Another great story by Sharon C. Cooper a hint of mystery and intrigue keep you turning the pages to see where the dice are going to land.
February 13, 2016
Guarding his body. Wow!
This was an enchanting version of Cinderella but with the unique addition of poker instead of a fairy godmother waving a wand. Gunner was The best Prince any girl or body guard could ask for. Very good read.
This was an enchanting version of Cinderella but with the unique addition of poker instead of a fairy godmother waving a wand. Gunner was The best Prince any girl or body guard could ask for. Very good read.
March 6, 2015
Awesome book. Gunner and Trinity are complete opposites but are completely perfect for each other
May 8, 2015
Hot read!!
November 13, 2015
This is the first time I read this authors work and I tell you she didn't disappoint! This book was so good ! It will not be my last read by this author. Great job Ms. Cooper.
April 18, 2016
I love a book that makes me laugh and this book accomplished that. I'm also a sucker for happily ever after.
May 7, 2015
Love this story
July 17, 2019
An excellent suspense romance novel!
Gunner and Trinity were arguably the most unlikely couple because Trinity is the little sister to Gunner' s best friend and Frat Brother Maxwell. When someone decided they wanted to make their odds of winning the Poker player's Tournament by picking off each of the top players one by one Gunner became a target. Lucky for Gunner Trinity was not only beautiful, she was also a kick butt former cop turned Tactical Security Agency Owner. Gunner hires her to be his second set of eyes during the qualifying poker matches and during that time they fell in love. Gunner was run down by the person targeting poker players and remained on edge until she finally remembered a clue she found following another poker player's attack leading them to uncover who the culprit was. His apprehension did not come before he attempted to run Gunner and Trinity off the road and narrowly missing a disaster Gunner beat the Perp until stopped by Trinity. The perp was apprehended by the Vegas police. Trinity stayed with Gunner who proposed to her after winning the top spot in the upcoming PPO tournament and now they are planning to join their lives matrimonially. Really great story that I really enjoyed.
Gunner and Trinity were arguably the most unlikely couple because Trinity is the little sister to Gunner' s best friend and Frat Brother Maxwell. When someone decided they wanted to make their odds of winning the Poker player's Tournament by picking off each of the top players one by one Gunner became a target. Lucky for Gunner Trinity was not only beautiful, she was also a kick butt former cop turned Tactical Security Agency Owner. Gunner hires her to be his second set of eyes during the qualifying poker matches and during that time they fell in love. Gunner was run down by the person targeting poker players and remained on edge until she finally remembered a clue she found following another poker player's attack leading them to uncover who the culprit was. His apprehension did not come before he attempted to run Gunner and Trinity off the road and narrowly missing a disaster Gunner beat the Perp until stopped by Trinity. The perp was apprehended by the Vegas police. Trinity stayed with Gunner who proposed to her after winning the top spot in the upcoming PPO tournament and now they are planning to join their lives matrimonially. Really great story that I really enjoyed.
June 11, 2017
It happen over poker
An unexpected journey to love. With two people who on the surface seemed as different as night and day. I don't know where I was in 2015, and how I missed this story of Gunner & Trinity, but happy to stumble upon this gem today.
As we are taken on this journey, we see two or maybe three obstacles that need to be overcome. Gunner's professional career, Trinity's aversion to Gunner's career, the past family hurt left by Trinity's father that lead to the aversion, Trinity being Gunner's best friend's sister, and more importantly the circumstances that brought them together, the threat to Gunner's life.
You'll be on a rollercoaster of a journey with the couple, but you'll smile, and be glad to see how the story unfolds. In the words of Connie, Trinity's best friend, go enjoy the ride with the hunk. If you don't then I'm going to believe something is wrong with you.
An unexpected journey to love. With two people who on the surface seemed as different as night and day. I don't know where I was in 2015, and how I missed this story of Gunner & Trinity, but happy to stumble upon this gem today.
As we are taken on this journey, we see two or maybe three obstacles that need to be overcome. Gunner's professional career, Trinity's aversion to Gunner's career, the past family hurt left by Trinity's father that lead to the aversion, Trinity being Gunner's best friend's sister, and more importantly the circumstances that brought them together, the threat to Gunner's life.
You'll be on a rollercoaster of a journey with the couple, but you'll smile, and be glad to see how the story unfolds. In the words of Connie, Trinity's best friend, go enjoy the ride with the hunk. If you don't then I'm going to believe something is wrong with you.
March 1, 2025
Wow, Wonderful✍🏾
🔥🔥🔥Whether published in 2015 or 2025, the author composes a captivating, fascinating and entertaining storyline. This book is enjoyable and I remember the best friend character, Connie, in "His to Protect" and brother Maxwell from, "His to Defend " I read in 2023.
🔥🔥🔥Whether published in 2015 or 2025, the author composes a captivating, fascinating and entertaining storyline. This book is enjoyable and I remember the best friend character, Connie, in "His to Protect" and brother Maxwell from, "His to Defend " I read in 2023.
May 2, 2025
Sin City Temptation
The past 4 weeks I have only read this authors books! And they have all been great! Romance, mystery and suspense! Each character played very important parts in her stories, starting with the Jenkins family! But Gunner and Trinity, I loved also! Love in the making, you will not be disappointed! On to the next one!
The past 4 weeks I have only read this authors books! And they have all been great! Romance, mystery and suspense! Each character played very important parts in her stories, starting with the Jenkins family! But Gunner and Trinity, I loved also! Love in the making, you will not be disappointed! On to the next one!
April 11, 2022
Loved It!
A Great Story From One of My Favorite Authors. This story starts how I like it. The two lovers start out not liking each other for valid reasons but the reason is has no verity. Now they both realizes that they're both wrong. Great Read, ReneeG.
A Great Story From One of My Favorite Authors. This story starts how I like it. The two lovers start out not liking each other for valid reasons but the reason is has no verity. Now they both realizes that they're both wrong. Great Read, ReneeG.
October 15, 2024
Love and Poker
When I first began this story I knew it would be good. I loved Trinity and Gunner's chemistry from the start. Trinity had certain disdain for Gunnar and his career choice from feelings from her past. I really enjoyed how they just connected. Wonderful read.
When I first began this story I knew it would be good. I loved Trinity and Gunner's chemistry from the start. Trinity had certain disdain for Gunnar and his career choice from feelings from her past. I really enjoyed how they just connected. Wonderful read.
September 10, 2017
Attraction and Passion
Gunner and Trinity story was sweet and full of passion once they crossed the line. I enjoyed their story and highly recommend this book.
Gunner and Trinity story was sweet and full of passion once they crossed the line. I enjoyed their story and highly recommend this book.
March 26, 2018
Good Book
This is a good book. A love story with a good ending. Very interesting. If you decide to read this book you want be disappointed. It's a must read.
This is a good book. A love story with a good ending. Very interesting. If you decide to read this book you want be disappointed. It's a must read.
January 31, 2022
Loved it
Was was going on a dry spell on my reading material but what a wonderful story that kept me unwilling to really put it down.
Was was going on a dry spell on my reading material but what a wonderful story that kept me unwilling to really put it down.
June 30, 2024
Love it
Definitely enjoyed this book it was a quick read for me.but I enjoyed all the characters. Would recommend this book.
Definitely enjoyed this book it was a quick read for me.but I enjoyed all the characters. Would recommend this book.
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