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Lost Coast Harbor #4
The Devil's Gamble
A woman with a dream…
Bridget Donnelly wants to be more than just another Donnelly Devil. For years, she's worked to save enough money to open her own winery. All she needs is a few more years as Lost Coast Harbor's only bookie. But when she catches the eye of the sexy new police chief, her dangerous desires put her own future at risk.
A cop with a code…
Ethan Ford used to spend more time breaking laws than enforcing them. Now, he's determined to redeem himself by cleaning up Lost Coast Harbor's police department…but his attraction to the seductive local bookie is tempting him back to his sinful ways…
When a real threat emerges, Ethan will do anything to protect Bridget—but he can't protect her from herself. Can he look the other way while the woman he loves defies the law he's sworn to uphold—or will he gamble it all to save her?
The Lost Coast Harbor series
Kiss of a Stranger (Lost Coast Harbor, Book 1)
A Kiss in the Shadows (Lost Coast Harbor, Book 2)
Kissed by a Devil (Lost Coast Harbor, Book 3)
The Devil's Gamble (Lost Coast Harbor, Book 4)
Bridget Donnelly wants to be more than just another Donnelly Devil. For years, she's worked to save enough money to open her own winery. All she needs is a few more years as Lost Coast Harbor's only bookie. But when she catches the eye of the sexy new police chief, her dangerous desires put her own future at risk.
A cop with a code…
Ethan Ford used to spend more time breaking laws than enforcing them. Now, he's determined to redeem himself by cleaning up Lost Coast Harbor's police department…but his attraction to the seductive local bookie is tempting him back to his sinful ways…
When a real threat emerges, Ethan will do anything to protect Bridget—but he can't protect her from herself. Can he look the other way while the woman he loves defies the law he's sworn to uphold—or will he gamble it all to save her?
The Lost Coast Harbor series
Kiss of a Stranger (Lost Coast Harbor, Book 1)
A Kiss in the Shadows (Lost Coast Harbor, Book 2)
Kissed by a Devil (Lost Coast Harbor, Book 3)
The Devil's Gamble (Lost Coast Harbor, Book 4)
296 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 31, 2016
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May 27, 2017
This book has everything I look for in a great read. A beautifully crafted suspenseful storyline that keeps the threat of danger to our heroine Bridget front and center while they both straddle the line between law and order. Complicating matters is the deliciously hot and sizzling sexual chemistry between Bridget and Ethan that builds to a fever pitch forcing him to choose a life with Bridget or his position as Chief of Police. With dangerous characters and corruption around every corner will this couple stay and fight for their love or bend to the pressure and walk away? Smart and fast paced, this storyline deserves 5 stars. I read a complimentary copy of this book and all opinions expressed in my voluntary review are completely my own
May 22, 2016
Eve Kincaid and Lily Danes have created a wonderful town on the coast of Northern California. It is a beautiful place with interesting characters that you might find in any small community. The fact that the Chief of Police, one of his detectives and at least one major business of a founding father were corrupt and had to be dealt with is only one part of this story and has been dealt with in the earlier books of the series.
In this book Ethan Ford, the new Chief of Police, is doing a ride-along with one of his deputies when he meets Bridget Donnelly outside a bar
They definitely take notice of one another. Bridget is not shy and lets her interest be known to Ethan who is not afraid to act on the chemistry between them. As Ethan gets to know the town, the townspeople and Bridget better he finds that it is not the sleepy little community he thought it was and has quite a bit to process as he comes to terms with his position, LCH inhabitants and his growing interest in Bridget.
I love this series and look forward with eagerness to each book that is released. Every new book provides a new layer to the series and in learning more about Lost Coast Harbor’s dynamics, its people and the friendships of those that live within it I become more invested and even more eager to read about future matches that the single Donnelly family members, Ivy, Grace, Bree, Trevor and others mentioned in the books so far will be making as the series progresses.
Thank you to the authors for allowing me to be in their advanced reader’s group. I feel honored to receive copies of their work to read in exchange for my honest review.
In this book Ethan Ford, the new Chief of Police, is doing a ride-along with one of his deputies when he meets Bridget Donnelly outside a bar
They definitely take notice of one another. Bridget is not shy and lets her interest be known to Ethan who is not afraid to act on the chemistry between them. As Ethan gets to know the town, the townspeople and Bridget better he finds that it is not the sleepy little community he thought it was and has quite a bit to process as he comes to terms with his position, LCH inhabitants and his growing interest in Bridget.
I love this series and look forward with eagerness to each book that is released. Every new book provides a new layer to the series and in learning more about Lost Coast Harbor’s dynamics, its people and the friendships of those that live within it I become more invested and even more eager to read about future matches that the single Donnelly family members, Ivy, Grace, Bree, Trevor and others mentioned in the books so far will be making as the series progresses.
Thank you to the authors for allowing me to be in their advanced reader’s group. I feel honored to receive copies of their work to read in exchange for my honest review.
May 26, 2016
Lost Coast Harbor is undergoing a change. The corrupt police chief has been removed. Enter new Police Chief Ethan Ford, who is all about being honest and ethical. Who knew he would fall for the town bookie, Bridget Connelly, and she would fall equally as hard for him?
You get steamy romance, mystery, and intrigue. I loved the sexy, sassy dialogue between Ethan and Bridget. This is definitely another Lost Coast Harbor success.
I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This was a difficult to put down book. I just wanted to read it straight through with no interruptions.
You get steamy romance, mystery, and intrigue. I loved the sexy, sassy dialogue between Ethan and Bridget. This is definitely another Lost Coast Harbor success.
I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This was a difficult to put down book. I just wanted to read it straight through with no interruptions.
June 7, 2018
Reviewed by Lori
Book provided by Eve Kincaid
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book
Who doesn’t love a bad boy? Who doesn’t love a sexy hard bodied bad boy? Do I have the reader’s attention? I thought so, because there is a sexy, tough, hard bodied bad boy in this book and his name is Ethan. I love that name, not because it’s my nephew’s name, but because it suits the character’s personality and I just loved him so much.
This is the fourth in the A Lost Coast Harbor series and I have to say I’m really sad and sorry that the series is almost over. This is a continuing story and as I have mentioned in my other reviews, I highly recommend reading this series from start to finish, as I don’t think the books would be as entertaining.
Ethan and Bridget are two peas in a pod; they both love trouble, and have gotten into it more times than they can count. That’s where the similarities end with these two. Bridget comes from a home with parents, siblings, and family togetherness, while Ethan did not. He had a much tougher upbringing, and it helped create who he is today.
The two of them struggle with finding the balance they need to make their relationship work, but it was so worth it to see them come to terms with who they are, how to accept who their partner is, and how to make a relationship work where they are both happy. It wasn’t easy, but I loved reading it come to fruition.
Ethan and Bridget gave each other a run for their money and just when one thought they had the other one fooled, things got turned around. Neither one could get anything past the other; they are perfect for each other. I love that, they were made for each other.
I really hope that the reader will give this series a shot, it’s just so good.
Book provided by Eve Kincaid
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book
Who doesn’t love a bad boy? Who doesn’t love a sexy hard bodied bad boy? Do I have the reader’s attention? I thought so, because there is a sexy, tough, hard bodied bad boy in this book and his name is Ethan. I love that name, not because it’s my nephew’s name, but because it suits the character’s personality and I just loved him so much.
This is the fourth in the A Lost Coast Harbor series and I have to say I’m really sad and sorry that the series is almost over. This is a continuing story and as I have mentioned in my other reviews, I highly recommend reading this series from start to finish, as I don’t think the books would be as entertaining.
Ethan and Bridget are two peas in a pod; they both love trouble, and have gotten into it more times than they can count. That’s where the similarities end with these two. Bridget comes from a home with parents, siblings, and family togetherness, while Ethan did not. He had a much tougher upbringing, and it helped create who he is today.
The two of them struggle with finding the balance they need to make their relationship work, but it was so worth it to see them come to terms with who they are, how to accept who their partner is, and how to make a relationship work where they are both happy. It wasn’t easy, but I loved reading it come to fruition.
Ethan and Bridget gave each other a run for their money and just when one thought they had the other one fooled, things got turned around. Neither one could get anything past the other; they are perfect for each other. I love that, they were made for each other.
I really hope that the reader will give this series a shot, it’s just so good.
January 17, 2022
3.75 Stars for me!
My rating range of this story... 2.5 - 4 Stars
If significant, why?
Main Character Ratings...
H = 7/10
h = 5/10
Narrator Rating(s)
M = n/a
F = 7/10
If below 5/10,why?
Was cheating involved? No
Any major triggers to be aware of? No
If Comedy... Type? n/a
Genuinely Funny
Cringe Inducing
Just No!
Angst Level? Heavy
Light, Moderate, Heavy or Please Stop
3 Stars for me!
Internal Monolog? Heavy
Light, Moderate, Heavy or Please Stop
Scenes with heat... Yes
What point does it start? 30%
How much of the story? 15%
Anything beyond M/F? No
If yes, explained
Heat Rating... 7/10
Clean or Fade to Black - 1 or 2
Normal to Descriptive 3-5
Detailed Descriptive Sex - 6-7
Um, Wow, Beyond Descriptive Sex - 8 or above
Was there so much sex or unrealistic sex that you rolled your eyes and/or skipped forward? No
The back story... The H is the new Police Chief replacing the previously disgraced police chief. The h is the town's bookie. They meet and sparks fly.
The Romance... I kind of see it but they spent so much time on why they couldn't be in a relationship that it hampered the emotion for me.
The drama explosion... The Chief is frustrated with everything.
Did it feel Real, OK or contrived? Semi-real
Was it OTT? A bit
Separation involved? No
Was it resolved properly or rushed? Properly
Final Notes... Good Story but please stop with the TSTL moments by the h! They don't have to put their lives in unnecessary danger to prove they are independent.
HEA or HFN? HFN
My rating range of this story... 2.5 - 4 Stars
If significant, why?
Main Character Ratings...
H = 7/10
h = 5/10
Narrator Rating(s)
M = n/a
F = 7/10
If below 5/10,why?
Was cheating involved? No
Any major triggers to be aware of? No
If Comedy... Type? n/a
Genuinely Funny
Cringe Inducing
Just No!
Angst Level? Heavy
Light, Moderate, Heavy or Please Stop
3 Stars for me!
Internal Monolog? Heavy
Light, Moderate, Heavy or Please Stop
Scenes with heat... Yes
What point does it start? 30%
How much of the story? 15%
Anything beyond M/F? No
If yes, explained
Heat Rating... 7/10
Clean or Fade to Black - 1 or 2
Normal to Descriptive 3-5
Detailed Descriptive Sex - 6-7
Um, Wow, Beyond Descriptive Sex - 8 or above
Was there so much sex or unrealistic sex that you rolled your eyes and/or skipped forward? No
The back story... The H is the new Police Chief replacing the previously disgraced police chief. The h is the town's bookie. They meet and sparks fly.
The Romance... I kind of see it but they spent so much time on why they couldn't be in a relationship that it hampered the emotion for me.
The drama explosion... The Chief is frustrated with everything.
Did it feel Real, OK or contrived? Semi-real
Was it OTT? A bit
Separation involved? No
Was it resolved properly or rushed? Properly
Final Notes... Good Story but please stop with the TSTL moments by the h! They don't have to put their lives in unnecessary danger to prove they are independent.
HEA or HFN? HFN
January 13, 2019
The Lost Coast Harbor series always is a good read, This book is about the town's bookie Bridgett Donnelly and the by the rules sheriff Ethan Ford. They both have their quirks and pasts but can they both overlook it to make it a go. I thought this was a great story and really wanted the two of them to have a story. I was happy with the ending.
** I received a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review**
** I received a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review**
May 29, 2019
Devils Gamble
New PoliceChief Ethan Ford meets and fallS for the town bookie, Bridget Donnelley. Ethan discovers someone is gunning for Bridget and he doesn’t like it at all. In fact his conflicting feelings for law and order and Bridget’s side business almost makes him quit. Can’t wait to read the rest of the story.
New PoliceChief Ethan Ford meets and fallS for the town bookie, Bridget Donnelley. Ethan discovers someone is gunning for Bridget and he doesn’t like it at all. In fact his conflicting feelings for law and order and Bridget’s side business almost makes him quit. Can’t wait to read the rest of the story.
June 3, 2022
This was a pretty good story. I liked the backstory for Ethan and the motivation and connection to family for Bridget. I liked her independence while appreciating the support she had. The romance and sex was steamy. Plus, there was a little bit of intrigue. But man, that shady town counsel! I did think that the issue with her well was a bit anti-climatic. Boom got 'em.... that's all. (LAME!)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 22, 2019
Bookie meets cop
She's the local bookie, he's the cop brought in to clean up the town after some local cops are indicted for corruption. Can he clean it up? Will she quit being a bookie? Can they make a relationship work?
She's the local bookie, he's the cop brought in to clean up the town after some local cops are indicted for corruption. Can he clean it up? Will she quit being a bookie? Can they make a relationship work?
May 11, 2019
A good book that keeps you interested till the very end. Liked all the main characters and the storyline . I have to backtrack to the beginning of the series to catch up on all the books .
January 25, 2024
I’ve enjoyed all the others, but this one was bad. It made no sense. There was so much build up of 2 bad guys trying to take her down and absolutely no pay off. The mayor behind the bookie takedown? Dumb. Why? It could have been so much more and I’m very disappointed.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 18, 2019
A very good read!
An awesome story! Great characters and a wicked love tale. The plot was well thought out and has some good twists and turns. Try it!
An awesome story! Great characters and a wicked love tale. The plot was well thought out and has some good twists and turns. Try it!
June 15, 2019
Good quick read
This was an enjoyable Romance. Ethan and Bridget were both likable. They solved their conflicts pretty quickly and in an adult manner, both compromising some.
This was an enjoyable Romance. Ethan and Bridget were both likable. They solved their conflicts pretty quickly and in an adult manner, both compromising some.
June 24, 2019
Romantic suspense that’s more romance. This series is addictive. You’ll be happiest if you start with the first and read straight through. Great characters and plenty of sizzle.
May 25, 2021
That was a really great story!!:)
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June 12, 2016
Bridget Donnelly is one of the Donnelly Devils, but in her case, she the small town’s bookie so she sort of still is a devil. Ethan Ford is the new police chief brought in to clean up the corruption in the town of Lost Coast Harbour. Except Bridget catches Ethan’s eye as soon as he comes to town and before he learns that Bridget would not be good for his reputation as police chief. Ethan’s commanding presence gets Bridget’s attention as well.
Both characters are complex and troubled. They are good people or at least they want to be but life hasn’t always been easy for them and they have made some questionable decisions. This gives them more in common and draws them together while at the same time their presents should be pushing them apart. Ethan is so sexy as a man in uniform. He is also very protective and while Bridget thinks she can take care of herself, it seems like someone might want to kill her.
The writing is so passionate and suspenseful you won’t want to put this down. I really loved this story. I think this is the best Lost Coast Harbour story yet and I have loved them all so far. I hope there are more.
Both characters are complex and troubled. They are good people or at least they want to be but life hasn’t always been easy for them and they have made some questionable decisions. This gives them more in common and draws them together while at the same time their presents should be pushing them apart. Ethan is so sexy as a man in uniform. He is also very protective and while Bridget thinks she can take care of herself, it seems like someone might want to kill her.
The writing is so passionate and suspenseful you won’t want to put this down. I really loved this story. I think this is the best Lost Coast Harbour story yet and I have loved them all so far. I hope there are more.
June 1, 2016
Bridget is the only Donnelly that made a career out of working in the family business. But her heart wasn't in it. She dreamt of making it out side of the family name, on her own.
After the fall out with the previous Chief of Police, Ethan was hired to come on as the chief, and they would vote him in if he was a good fit. Ethan came to Lost Coast Harbor for a fresh start and get away from the influences he had. Only to find Bridget, the town bookie. As hard as he tried to avoid her, he was drawn to her that much more.
Can the chief and the town bookie find a comprise? Or will they be to stubborn to give a little to find love?
Devil's Gamble is the forth book in the Lost Coast Harbor Series. Even though the book was wrote as part of a series it can be read as a stand alone, but is enhanced if you read the entire series and the books build off of each other.
After the fall out with the previous Chief of Police, Ethan was hired to come on as the chief, and they would vote him in if he was a good fit. Ethan came to Lost Coast Harbor for a fresh start and get away from the influences he had. Only to find Bridget, the town bookie. As hard as he tried to avoid her, he was drawn to her that much more.
Can the chief and the town bookie find a comprise? Or will they be to stubborn to give a little to find love?
Devil's Gamble is the forth book in the Lost Coast Harbor Series. Even though the book was wrote as part of a series it can be read as a stand alone, but is enhanced if you read the entire series and the books build off of each other.
May 30, 2016
The Devil's Gamble is my new favorite in the Lost Coast Harbor series. Bridget Donnelly and Ethan Ford are on fire with each other from the beginning with their conflict stemming from his position as the new Police Chief since she runs the town's illegal bookie operation. He's there to clean up the city after the previous chief was dishonest and has fears that their relationship will compromise his ethics in his position. Someone is secretly threatening Bridget which may have to do with her bookmaking enterprise and/or her home's proximity to an illegal marijuana grow operation. This was a complex romance with a number of intertwined plot lines throughout. I couldn't put it down until I finished reading it.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
June 7, 2016
Oh how I love The Lost Coast Harbor series! The characters are fantastic, there's always some mystery and suspense, steamy romance, and the story just carries you away. The Devil's Gamble is no exception. I loved Bridget and Ethan and they kept me entertained the entire book. Ethan is the hot, alpha law man with a shady past who has turned his life around and Bridget is independent, fiesty, and is on the wrong side of the law part of the time. This is a great read that can be read as a stand alone, but I definitely recommend you check out the entire series. Received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
June 3, 2016
This book is a great read. This story has suspense and romance. Ethan is new hot and sexy Chief of Police. Ethan committed to cleaning up Lost Coast Harbor. Bridget is sassy and the town's bookie. Bridget is committed on making more money so she can open her own winery. When Ethan and Bridget meet the attraction is hot and the chemistry is hot! Can Ethan protect Bridget? Will Ethan be able to turn blinds eye when it comes to Bridget? This story pulled me in from the beginning and will not disappoint. Received copy for honest review
October 23, 2017
What happens when the new chief of police,
Ethan Ford falls in love with the town bookie,
Bridget Donnelly??
Ethan has sworn to clean up the police
department but will Bridget’s occupation
interfere with his plans. Will this conflict result
his downfall?
Adventure, twists and turns, a touch of romance
will keep you engrossed in this story. You will
feel as if you are right there alongside the
characters due to the vivid detail, drama and
well narrated storyline.
I volunteered to read The Devils’s Gamble. My
opinion is my own.
Ethan Ford falls in love with the town bookie,
Bridget Donnelly??
Ethan has sworn to clean up the police
department but will Bridget’s occupation
interfere with his plans. Will this conflict result
his downfall?
Adventure, twists and turns, a touch of romance
will keep you engrossed in this story. You will
feel as if you are right there alongside the
characters due to the vivid detail, drama and
well narrated storyline.
I volunteered to read The Devils’s Gamble. My
opinion is my own.
May 21, 2016
In Devil's Gamble we meet the new LCH Chief of Police Ethan Ford. And when he meets Bridget Donnelly all bets are off. This falling in love story expands our Lost Coast Harbor world while taking us on an action packed exploration of light duty crime and an honest cop.Love will win out one way or the other, but what will have to give, his morals or her dream?
Well written, engaging storyline, characters you care about, and some scorching hot scenes.
Well written, engaging storyline, characters you care about, and some scorching hot scenes.
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