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Final Jackpot
Three million dollars is up for grabs...
Nobody stumbles into this two-bit lakefront casino by accident. Chris knows there's something hinky going on from the moment Dillon waltzes into the place wearing his form-fitting three-hundred-dollar jeans. Dillon's blazing hot, but those magic fingers keep triggering the machines to spit out jackpots.
It's Chris's job to put guys like Dillon in prison. That's the reason Chris needs to go undercover as a hookup who meets Dillon on a secluded beach.
Or at least Chris tells himself that's the reason.
"Final Jackpot" is an 18,000-word male/male contemporary gay romantic suspense novella. It's a complete standalone story with a happily ever after and NO cliffhanger. It was previously published as "Beach Night" and contains the identical text of the original story. Only the cover and title has been changed.
Nobody stumbles into this two-bit lakefront casino by accident. Chris knows there's something hinky going on from the moment Dillon waltzes into the place wearing his form-fitting three-hundred-dollar jeans. Dillon's blazing hot, but those magic fingers keep triggering the machines to spit out jackpots.
It's Chris's job to put guys like Dillon in prison. That's the reason Chris needs to go undercover as a hookup who meets Dillon on a secluded beach.
Or at least Chris tells himself that's the reason.
"Final Jackpot" is an 18,000-word male/male contemporary gay romantic suspense novella. It's a complete standalone story with a happily ever after and NO cliffhanger. It was previously published as "Beach Night" and contains the identical text of the original story. Only the cover and title has been changed.
80 pages, Paperback
First published June 23, 2016
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December 25, 2022
How do you deal with falling for someone who you're supposed to be investigating?
June 19, 2017
This was an ok read, nothing special. The sex scenes were kind of weird, prose-y. I don't feel like the title fits the story.
June 30, 2016
**Originally Posted on Kiki's Kinky Picks**
4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Brandy
Parker Avrile’s Beach Night was a fast paced novella with a thrilling story line. I really loved this world she built for us and the characters she created. There was a bit of mystery, and bit of suspense, and not to forget two hot guys who fall hard for each other.
Chris is an amazing character that Parker Avrile was able to make me adore within the space of 75 pages! Magic really. Chris has so much potential when it comes to his career. Security for a riverboat casino (who knew they existed?) he really could have gone farther but seemed content in the beginning to just stay where he was. Then he met Dillon and his thoughts shifted. There was a few times though that I felt he was too forgiving for some of the stuff that Dillon was doing and I wanted to smack him a bit for being such a pushover.
Dillon was charismatic and kind of a douche in the beginning. I felt like his character stretched a bit when it came to building him up. I would have liked a bit more details on him and build up in the story as a whole.
The world building was fantastic but I felt like a lot more could have been added to kinda draw out the relationship between the two. Also, Chris was way too forgiving for my taste. Lied to? Sure no problem, I forgive you. Called a rent-a-cop and other derogatory hits to his job? No problem, I’ll pout about it for a bit and then try and save you anyway. Honestly, it was still a great read and earned a 4.5 stars from me. If you are a fan of Parker’s like I am then you’ll love this novella. I adore anything Parker Avrile!
Copy provided in exchange for a fair and honest review.
4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Brandy
Parker Avrile’s Beach Night was a fast paced novella with a thrilling story line. I really loved this world she built for us and the characters she created. There was a bit of mystery, and bit of suspense, and not to forget two hot guys who fall hard for each other.
Chris is an amazing character that Parker Avrile was able to make me adore within the space of 75 pages! Magic really. Chris has so much potential when it comes to his career. Security for a riverboat casino (who knew they existed?) he really could have gone farther but seemed content in the beginning to just stay where he was. Then he met Dillon and his thoughts shifted. There was a few times though that I felt he was too forgiving for some of the stuff that Dillon was doing and I wanted to smack him a bit for being such a pushover.
Dillon was charismatic and kind of a douche in the beginning. I felt like his character stretched a bit when it came to building him up. I would have liked a bit more details on him and build up in the story as a whole.
The world building was fantastic but I felt like a lot more could have been added to kinda draw out the relationship between the two. Also, Chris was way too forgiving for my taste. Lied to? Sure no problem, I forgive you. Called a rent-a-cop and other derogatory hits to his job? No problem, I’ll pout about it for a bit and then try and save you anyway. Honestly, it was still a great read and earned a 4.5 stars from me. If you are a fan of Parker’s like I am then you’ll love this novella. I adore anything Parker Avrile!
Copy provided in exchange for a fair and honest review.
October 2, 2016
Beach Night
Chris Banach works surveillance at the Eagles Gold Riverboat casino. What he thought would be a slow shift turns interesting when he spots a very attractive man walking into the Casino on the arm of a grandmotherly regular patron.
Dillon Cuicci immediately looks out of place and Chris suspects something is amiss, especially after Dillon wins over $65,000 at a slot machine. When they can't parse together anything criminal they allow him to leave with his winnings. Unable to let it go Chris picks Dillon up with a hookup app using a false name. The two have a memorable night leaving Chris hoping that Dillon is legitimate.
Unfortunately it becomes obvious Dillon is running a scam when he's at the casino the next night and again wins big on slots. Unable to stomach something bad happening to Dillon, Chris tries to no avail to convince him to turn himself in. But Dillon refuses to walk away from the job. Chris may not be a cop but he is determined to put a stop to what's happening at the casino, even if it means giving up on Dillon.
***A copy of this book was provided by the publisher to Bayou Book Junkie in exchange for a fair and honest review***
I liked Beach Night, it was a quick, easy read. However if it were longer and more fleshed out I think I could have loved it. There was a lot of potential there for me to love the characters however, because of how quickly the story develops it was hard for me to connect with them. They had good chemistry but I wanted a little more intensity and buildup (something that I know would've only been possible if it were longer).
Chris Banach works surveillance at the Eagles Gold Riverboat casino. What he thought would be a slow shift turns interesting when he spots a very attractive man walking into the Casino on the arm of a grandmotherly regular patron.
Dillon Cuicci immediately looks out of place and Chris suspects something is amiss, especially after Dillon wins over $65,000 at a slot machine. When they can't parse together anything criminal they allow him to leave with his winnings. Unable to let it go Chris picks Dillon up with a hookup app using a false name. The two have a memorable night leaving Chris hoping that Dillon is legitimate.
Unfortunately it becomes obvious Dillon is running a scam when he's at the casino the next night and again wins big on slots. Unable to stomach something bad happening to Dillon, Chris tries to no avail to convince him to turn himself in. But Dillon refuses to walk away from the job. Chris may not be a cop but he is determined to put a stop to what's happening at the casino, even if it means giving up on Dillon.
***A copy of this book was provided by the publisher to Bayou Book Junkie in exchange for a fair and honest review***
I liked Beach Night, it was a quick, easy read. However if it were longer and more fleshed out I think I could have loved it. There was a lot of potential there for me to love the characters however, because of how quickly the story develops it was hard for me to connect with them. They had good chemistry but I wanted a little more intensity and buildup (something that I know would've only been possible if it were longer).
July 30, 2016
This was a really intriguing short story.
From the moment Chris seen Dillion on the monitor overlooking the casino he worked security in, he knew that something was different about him. Not just different but possibly dangerous. Regardless Chris found himself seeking out Dillion and wanting to not only get to know him better but to also save him from the dangerous situation that Dillion was in. And so it began, Chris through himself full on into the situation to try and save Dillion. But what happens when the tables are turned and suddenly Chris finds himself in a situation that might take not only Dillion's life but his own.
This book was full of mystery. I found myself questioning who Dillion was and whether he was in the situation he is in because of bad circumstances or because he is truly a bad guy. I also found myself concerned about Chris and Dillion's safety. As I said this was a wonderful read and full of mystery and intrigue. I really enjoyed it!!!!
Was given this book for free by inked rainbow reads for an honest review
From the moment Chris seen Dillion on the monitor overlooking the casino he worked security in, he knew that something was different about him. Not just different but possibly dangerous. Regardless Chris found himself seeking out Dillion and wanting to not only get to know him better but to also save him from the dangerous situation that Dillion was in. And so it began, Chris through himself full on into the situation to try and save Dillion. But what happens when the tables are turned and suddenly Chris finds himself in a situation that might take not only Dillion's life but his own.
This book was full of mystery. I found myself questioning who Dillion was and whether he was in the situation he is in because of bad circumstances or because he is truly a bad guy. I also found myself concerned about Chris and Dillion's safety. As I said this was a wonderful read and full of mystery and intrigue. I really enjoyed it!!!!
Was given this book for free by inked rainbow reads for an honest review
August 3, 2016
Beach Night wasn't really for me, but you might like it if you're looking for a light read with some romance and suspense.
This story is okay, but it seems rushed and awkward at times and lacking in depth. For me, character development is really important. When I feel the connection with the characters I become really invested in the story. Chris and Dillon didn't really have enough depth or personality for me to feel that connection to them.
Overall, there were some interesting elements in the story, but it wasn't very engaging. It was a bit of a struggle to get through. It might have been better if it was fleshed out more
*I received a free copy of this book to read for Inked Rainbow Reads in exchange for an honest review.*
This story is okay, but it seems rushed and awkward at times and lacking in depth. For me, character development is really important. When I feel the connection with the characters I become really invested in the story. Chris and Dillon didn't really have enough depth or personality for me to feel that connection to them.
Overall, there were some interesting elements in the story, but it wasn't very engaging. It was a bit of a struggle to get through. It might have been better if it was fleshed out more
*I received a free copy of this book to read for Inked Rainbow Reads in exchange for an honest review.*
July 3, 2016
Not what I was expecting
For as short a story as this was, I thought that it felt very much like a complete tale, and not just a vignette. I liked that there was a developed plot, with a twist. I also liked that there was character development for Chris as he contemplated doing what was right.
For as short a story as this was, I thought that it felt very much like a complete tale, and not just a vignette. I liked that there was a developed plot, with a twist. I also liked that there was character development for Chris as he contemplated doing what was right.
July 4, 2016
So Good!
This book is a great read! I loved it, it had hot chemistry mystery, suspense. It's all there. Great book to have!
This book is a great read! I loved it, it had hot chemistry mystery, suspense. It's all there. Great book to have!
June 29, 2016
3.5 stars MM romance.
July 3, 2016
3.5 stars
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October 17, 2017Hmmm...Not bad, Not bad. I would recommend this book.
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