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Gambling for the Virgin

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Her body's for sale. But I want her soul...

She wants to sell her body to me for cash. Says I'm the only one with enough power and money to help her. And how can I resist saying yes? With my wealth, I can buy any damn thing I want.

And God, the things I want to do that body...

I can't tell you out here how I'm going to turn her around and squeeze those delicious globes of hers and run my thick python lust muscle between her cheeks as we look out the window at the city I own.
Or how I'm gonna shoot her into orbit five or six times as a warm up before I take her to levels of bliss so powerful that she can't walk the next day.

But I will tell you this...

She'll be coming back for more.
Because she wants it. She says she doesn't. But I know she does.
When she's around me, she can't control herself.

But I want...more.

It's not enough to just own her body.
No, I want something more. Something that she can't sell. Something that she has to give.

I want her heart.

All of her. Everything. Every damn word, deed, and thought.

Till death do us part...

**Come enter a world of dark desires in this full-length standalone romance by Dark Angel. No cheating or cliffhangers but it's going to contain very mature themes with potentially dark undertones as well as scorching steamy scenes that will make your ladyparts thank you. HEA? You know it, babe.**

130 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 16, 2017

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Dark Angel

71 books248 followers
Dark Angel is actually two dirty angels who got together to write some filthy words.

Lana Angel, who writes under the Naughty Angel umbrella, writes dark romance under her own pen name as well as Dark Angel.

Alexis Angel, writes erotic contemporary romance under a variety of names - she's forgotten them all at this point.

They both write under Naughty Angel publishing and wanted to create a pen name to provide exclusive content with much more mature themes than the happy go lucky hot stuff found under the other pen names!

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Profile Image for Nina.
255 reviews6 followers
May 24, 2017
Ok

Not my favorite by these naughty authors but not a bad quickie. I didn't connect with the characters they seemed to be in their own heads to much, not enough verbal communications.
Profile Image for April Symes.
5,013 reviews445 followers
May 18, 2017
This is one dark romance that called to me immediately. I loved the plot and the pace. The heat was burnin HOT which is just the way I love my romance reads.
Lucy loves her brother who is all kinds of messed up and in order to save him, she has to sacrifice herself to the only man that has the capability to save her brother or end his life- and that man is Giancarlo Sandoval, club owner in Las Vegas.
Their unconventional love story will hook you from the beginning and will carry you until the very end. There are so many twists and turns that I didn’t know what to expect, except to follow Lucy and Gian’s lead. When I was done reading, I re-read it again, that is how fantastic and alluring of a read this book is. I don’t want to give any spoilers away so you need to pick up a copy for yourself to read the chemistry between Gian and Lucy. Lucy is sweet and self-sacrificing and gets out of her shell and becomes this beautiful butterfly which Gian wants to own and make his own. Gian is this hot, dominant alpha male who immediately is attracted to Lucy- will they make it or will this beautiful butterfly fly away? You need to read to find out!!


My Rating: 4.9 stars *****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
Profile Image for Jeanne McDonald.
Author 21 books543 followers
June 7, 2017
I honestly don't know where to begin with this review. It pains me when I feel it necessary to give a book a one-star rating. Especially when others are giving it glowing recommendations. First and foremost, editing is a necessity for any author - great or small. And this book is a prime example of why editors are needed. The repetition alone weighed the story down heavily. There was no character development whatsoever. I'm a firm believer in show don't tell. This book was all tell. Most of it consisted of dreadfully long monologues, and when action did occur, it was short and unbelievable. This may work for some readers, but sadly, it was a complete fail for me.
Profile Image for Amymargarita.
221 reviews3 followers
May 18, 2017
This is raw, real and downright HOT!!! Lucy and Gian are characters that will have you enraptured in their story right til the very end. I thought it was a bit long-winded in the beginning but once Lucy walks up to Gian in the Casino...things get deliciously interesting and I couldn't put it down! Their chemistry is sizzling and one HEA turns this DARK romance into one SWEET romance! There are twists and turns that will have you completely unable to put the book down!

Giancarlo Sandoval is a notorious womanizer and owner of Wicked Paradise Casino. He is a wicked man, but his face is a thing of beauty. Giancarlo is a demon to Lucy...a means to help save her brother. Handsome and distracting and willing to take a piece of Lucy's soul..

Lucy can't let her brother get killed by some scummy casino owner. She loves her brother Tommy unconditionally...she loves him enough to do anything for him. So she finds herself offering Gian the only thing she has for payment on Tommy's debts....her virginity!

A definite must read for those who enjoy Dark Romances with strong and well-developed characters and amazing writing! Seriously hot!

I voluntarily received an ARC for my honest review.
Profile Image for SBee Reviews.
2,662 reviews81 followers
May 18, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Please, Sir, would you like my virginity?

I received an Advance Reader Copy for Gambling For The Virgin written by Dark Angel and voluntarily reviewed this book. Giancarlo Sandoval is at the top of his game. He owns Wicked Paradise Casino and is a notorious for being a nasty businessman and womanizer. The only reason Lucy Tomlinson even cares about Gian is because her brother, Tommy, whom she has been looking after for the last seven years, has finally come across a situation that he couldn't squirm out of himself: he was hugely indebted to Gian with his gambling vice, and he was going to have to start paying it off with body parts. That is, until Lucy takes it upon herself to help by offering the only precious commodity that she has left: her virginity. Gian accepts, but he asks for much more, after seeing her and hearing the offer she tables.

This was yet another super-sexy quick read from this author duo, woven with what I feel was more of an emotional commitment from both characters, rendering it even more engaging for me to read ❤️
Profile Image for Heather Miller.
1,497 reviews47 followers
May 22, 2017
I did receive this book as a free ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

In this story we have Lucy, who is a virgin. Whose brother owes a lot of money to a local casino. However, Lucy doesn't realize that he also owes money to many people around town. Lucy knows she is a virgin, untouched. She wants to give herself up to one of the local club owners, in exchange to wipe her brother's debt clean and hopefully save him.

Giancarlo Sandoval is a business man, through and through. If you cross him your life maybe taken. He is approached by a woman at his club offering herself to him. Why should he look at her any differently than the other woman trying to give themselves to him? Gain knows the look of disparity she has. Lucy is unlike anyone he knows. He can see the kindness in her. He can see her true heart in her.

Gain never thought he would come to love her. Lucy never thought she would come to love him. Lucy thought she could keep her feelings at bay. But she was never good at guarding and protecting.
Profile Image for Maura Pritchard.
479 reviews4 followers
May 19, 2017
Great Read—take a Gamble!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really enjoyed this story. I liked the format of this story. Of course I loved the scorching and steamy sex scenes and I was happy that Lucy and Gian got a HEA at the end. It had the right amount of intrigue, steamy sex, and story. I liked how the authors dealt with the Lucy’s brother’s addiction and how she tried to help herself before going to Gian. In the beginning you believe the Gian is going to be this big bad guy and treat Lucy all rough but Gian has his own demons and insecurities he’s fighting and isn't so bad and rough. I found it interesting to hear that dialogue that he was having with himself. This is another great book in the Dark Angel collection, although it is a standalone. I highly recommend it!

Profile Image for CharmaineW .
2,111 reviews11 followers
May 20, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
Oh Lucy, the power of love is so strong that you will do anything to save your brother Tommy. A powerful story of love and sacrifice. I so wanted to hug Lucy and wish there was another way to help your brother. Giving yourself to Giancarlo Sandoval is the only way to save him. What she doesn't realise is that she will doing more than saving her brother, she will be saving herself AND Giancarlo or Gian as she calls him. A powerful story from the beginning and although it was a bit different from other of Alexis books, I felt it was more powerful, more endearing to Lucy. It keeps you interested all the way through. Feeling what Lucy feels, all her emotions, fears, hopes and seeing a glimpse of what haunts Gian. Absolutely brilliantly written and loved it.
183 reviews1 follower
May 24, 2017
How disappointing.

The premise of this book was intriguing but the execution...not so much. The whole thing was just so random. There was no character development at all. And making Lucy end up a stripper was just plain stupid. Add all that to the fact that the last 2 chapters were in the wrong order and you have a train wreck. Never mind that the last (should have been second to last) chapter was basically 3 pages of Lucy explaining why she wanted Gian to control her orgasms. I've read some bad books before, but this was awful. If I could give it no stars I would. I couldn't even bring myself to read the honeymoon at the very end of the book and am irritated I just lost 90 minutes of my life I won't get back. I will never read another book by this author.

Sorry for the harsh review, but this is only my opinion.
3,929 reviews31 followers
May 18, 2017
Lucy's brother Tommy is in trouble - he owes money to Gian, and Lucy is offering up the only thing of value she has in order to help Tommy pay off his debt. Gian is a ruthless businessman and casino owner, and he's more than intrigued by Lucy's offer. This was one smokin' hot read, and I loved seeing Lucy come out of her shell. Her metamorphosis was beautiful and sexy, and Gian found himself spellbound by her innocent sweetness. Gian came across as a real tough guy, but with Lucy he was absolutely hooked. The things he wanted to do, and did, to Lucy! The sex was so hot, and it was a quick read, but it was wrapped up nicely. Love how hot these books get! I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
Profile Image for Tai Nelson-Barnes.
2,833 reviews76 followers
May 20, 2017
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is a good book, a lot of "thought" as in what each character is thinking and what is going on.

Lucy is trying to save her brother Tommy from his gambling, drinking, and drug problems. She finds out that Tommy owes a lot of money to a certain casino owner Giancarlo Sandoval- Gian. So she offers the one and the only thing she has worth anything to a man, her virginity.

Gian owning the casino and much more is used to women throwing themselves at him. But to him, they are all the same, money hungry wanting something from him. But he never partakes. He hasn't had sex since his wife left to do her own thing. But when Lucy walks up to him and offers herself to him. He has to have her.
Profile Image for Maria Hunt.
1,133 reviews9 followers
August 5, 2017
I loved Gambling for the Virgin! Lucy is determined to help her brother and will do whatever she has to in order to save him. She sacrifices herself to the one man who holds her brother's fate in his hands, Giancarlo Sandoval. Both Gian and Lucy are attracted to each other from the moment they first meet. They both go into their rather unconventional relationship for different reasons. What they find together is more than either ever expected to. There are twists and turns Lucy and Gian's story takes that will keep you hooked until the very end. The chemistry between them burns bright. This is a must read for those who enjoy dark romances! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I had to one-click it afterwards!

Profile Image for Laura  Redmon.
489 reviews16 followers
August 12, 2017
I love when Alexis goes all Dark Angel on us! Bring on the naughtiness, full frontal, I swear we can take it! Thats exactly what Ms. Dark Angel does wirh "Gambling for the Virgin!"

Lucy is put in a precarious position when her brother Tommy needs her help. She will do ANYTHING for him. And she does... rather everything.
Lucy is still a Virgin and she decides to sell it to the only man that could save Tommy, since he is the one that holds her brothers fate in his hands.

Glan and Lucy have chemistry and attraction for one another at first sight.

I recommend you check out this Steamy Dark Romance, but put your seatbelt on because its a bumby ride that you won't want to get off.

***I voluntarily reviewed this advanced reader copy.***

Laura Redmon
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Profile Image for Gladys.
14k reviews162 followers
May 19, 2017
Dark, Dirty and oh so sexy!! These is another super sexy, scorching hot book by Dark Angel. If you have read any of the previous books you know what to expect and this one delivers. If you are new to Dark Angel's work you will find hot, sexy dominate men. Men that are used to getting what they want when they want it and how they want it. You get heroines that are often times in hard situations, but are strong enough to deal and survive. You get great writing, interesting stories, complex characters and a whole lot of scorching, dirty sex and a HEA. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.
516 reviews1 follower
May 20, 2017
Wow. I am not sure what I just read. Lucy is a young virgin that is going to trade her innocence to Gian a wealthy casino owner to clear her brother's gambling debts. It is lust at first sight and leads to some very steamy sex scenes. What I found different about this book is the running internal dialog the characters had during sex. I do not know if this is the time to ponder your life. The ending left me with questions about their future.

I voluntarily reviewed a advance reader copy provided by the author.
Profile Image for Viper Spaulding.
3,147 reviews25 followers
May 20, 2017
I’ve read several books by this author, and I have to say this one is the best yet. So much more emotional depth than usual. Despite the dark themes, this really is a very sweet love story at its core. Lucy shows exceptional bravery in approaching Gian on her brother’s behalf, and Gian takes notice. I’m not sure I completely understood the whole ex-wife part of the story, but the blossoming love between Lucy and Gian is so nicely done it’s easy to ignore the other details. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
164 reviews3 followers
May 18, 2017
I loved the story and how Lucy stands up for and fights for her brother. Gian he is a take charge kinda guy and boy does he take charge of Lucy! I enjoyed watching her fall for Gian and the deal she made with him was not her original deal but it worked for them. There were some surprises thrown in the mix and lots of steamy sex and a HEA. Overall this was a great book that everyone should read.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
785 reviews7 followers
May 24, 2017
Gambling for the VirginIa Dark Romance by Dark Angel ,Alexis Angel

Done a good job loved the book I hope you reader will get the book and read it give a great review I really enjoyed it they had a great love story I liked the ending too he was a Casino owner and she came to him to help her brother I will let you read it you want regret these two are good so enjoy it as much as I did Margie
Profile Image for SouthernAngel.
1,618 reviews9 followers
May 18, 2017
A quick and steamy read with a few surprises, sizzling chemistry and scorching sexiness... but it felt a little lacking at times, not quite up to the standards we are used to, but please keep in mind that this is my voluntary opinion, and I will still gladly recommend it to anyone.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
945 reviews7 followers
May 19, 2017
I really enjoyed this story. Lucy was willing to give up so much to save her brother. Gian, though supposedly a bad boy casino owner, just melted for Lucy. The two of them together were hot and their story really entertaining.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
2,263 reviews18 followers
May 22, 2017
A dark, dirty, sexy romance with twists and turns that will leave you panting and wanting more more. The storyline is well written with characters that you will love. The chemistry between the chemistry is scorching hot and steamy. Is the sacrifice worth it? I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book.
Profile Image for Mandee.
441 reviews
June 9, 2017
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Love Alexis Angel!!!! She has done it again!!! I love a dark romance and this one was awesome!!!!! The characters are well developed and the plot only thickened. I loved the twists and turns that kept me on my toes and not able to put this books down!
Profile Image for SuzyHD.
1,230 reviews3 followers
January 12, 2022
Disappointing

The storyline itself is interesting. Repeating the dialogue from chapter to chapter is kinda boring. I think chapter fourteen and fifteen were switched, they do not make sense. Fourteen they are getting married and fifteen he is asking her to marry him. The cart before the horse.
Profile Image for Shannon Davison.
1,386 reviews11 followers
May 19, 2017
Another smoking hot read. I swear my kindle was on the verge of exploding. Sexy, steamy and oh so naughty. You won't be able to get enough. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
2,617 reviews25 followers
May 19, 2017
this book was amazing! its about a young woman who wants to help her brother out of debt. so she offers sex with the guy whos debt needs paid. he wants more than just her body but there are secrets that could destroy them both. thanks for giving me a chance to read this book!
367 reviews1 follower
July 6, 2017
Lots of steamy sex

Wow, I loved this book. Here s another fantastic read by this author. Imagine giving up your virginity to save your brother. To a mob boss no doubt too. I revived this ARC for my honest opinion.
374 reviews4 followers
December 11, 2017
Scorching sex with a little story

A sexy virgin offers her virginity in exchange for a billionaire casino owning mob boss to wipe away her drug addicted brother’s gambling debt. This tale is filled with marathon sex scenes with an undeveloped storyline.
Profile Image for Cheri Pardue.
306 reviews
November 7, 2018
This book has the potential to be a good book but the author drags on & on with so many parts. There is way too much overthinking in so many areas of this story. I’m a little lost on how a recluse virgin turns into a stripper because it makes her happy?!? I’m actually surprised that I finished it.
187 reviews3 followers
August 13, 2019
Rich bad guy takes innocent girl

I can’t quite put into words how I would describe this book. The storyline was okay but not very original. The events just seemed jumbled in their sequence.
205 reviews3 followers
May 21, 2017
Good

This was a good story that was different from the others. A strange and unconventional setup with two unique characters. plenty of sex and action
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