The Gamble

The Council #3

by Nicole Banks

In bed with the Mob and married to the casino, Wolf has given up the idea of happiness. Being a member on the Council has its drawbacks, like participating in a war Wolf has grown tired of fighting, especially when the next hit lands one of his crew members in hot water.

Wolf finds a welcome distraction in one of his customers—a card shark like him—and beyond her pretty face, something deeper starts to brew between them. It’s raw and instinctual, but as things heat up between them, so does the war with the Council’s enemies.

Soon Wolf learns that his card shark isn’t who she seems—just another pawn to be used against the Council—and once he gets his hands on her, another war stirs inside of him.

Wolf is having a hard time reconciling what his card shark did with what he feels for her. He knows what he should do—in his world, loyalty is everything, and even if she’s willing to change sides, it might not be enough to save her.

The Council’s enemies are coming, and their only way out might be death.

Trigger warnings can be found on website

220 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2021

About the author

"It's like a verbal seduction."

Weaving tales that will seduce your mind and have you hanging off the edge of your seat.

I dabble in all writing genres but I'm a sucker for romantic suspense.
I'm a yogi, music snob, and love living life on my own terms.


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Reviews

[Kacey Doner · Rating 4 out of 5]

“It’s not about the cards you’ve been dealt but how well you play the game.” It’s such a good quote to start off this great read. Oh how true this quote is…
I am officially attached to these characters and must know what happens in Riding Dirty. This book has kept me on the edge of my seat. The ending had me about to fall out of my seat. Ha Ha. I loved that with each book, the smut got a little more intense and each book had more of it. The action and suspense was addicting. It kept my attention throughout the whole book. I think this one was my favorite of the three so far. I loved the chemistry with Wolf and Jade. So yummy. I am excited to read Smoke and Gia’s book though. I have a feeling that will top it all. Nicole Banks

[Mybookscafe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness, y’all this book was so freaking good!!!! Hands down the best book in this series and one of the best books written by Nicole Banks.

The intensity of this entire book was amazing. So from the beginning to end, I was into how The Gamble was going to unfold. Wolf and Jade just had the best cat and mouse game, you could feel their chemistry off the pages. These two, I can’t find the right words to describe them together.

I also enjoyed that there’s many different characters that are main characters and seeing each person’s point of view is one thing that kept me turning the pages.

Oh and the ending🤯🤯😱 my heart fell into my hands and the scream that left me, you would’ve thought I was part of this story. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.

[Owella · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so excited to start this book as I love this world! Book 3 carries on perfectly as we follow Wolf, his mysterious card shark and the rest of the characters. So much mystery and angst.

Wolf 🥵🥵 oh my! What an alpha 🖤🖤 I definitely wanted to smack Smoke a couple of times but I really can't be mad at him 😍 I love how Nicole has built up this world and her characters and I also love how we get to know how every character is thinking at some point in the book. The writing style is brilliant and flows really well.

This book ends on a cliffhanger..... So be warned! I need book 4 like now. I need to know how this series ends. Even though I don't want it to! Nicole is like a cliffhanger queen and I'm so excited for what is to come!

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

For Wolf the Casino and Council are his life and he has little time for distractions with war at his door, but a card shark is about to bring more trouble his way, when desire heats up loyalties are tested, will they both make it out in once piece? well written fast paced action packed, faces old and new! great engaging story,

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Dawnmarie Burke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very exciting fast-paced action packed book. Wolf is an alpha male and his story is full of intrigue, drama, and suspense. What will Wolf do when loyalties get tested ? The casino and the council are his life but the card shark is shaking things up and not in a good way. What's going to happen? I can't wait for the next book to see where this exciting story/series goes.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Indie · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it !! love this series !!! love Wolf and Jade... this is their story... a fast paced action packed drama... the casino and the council are Wolf's life... it's what he lives for... until a card shark crashes into his world... loyalties are tested ... will she trade sides ? is it enough ? war is coming... and it's coming fast...OMG !!!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the thirds story in the "Council" series. This one is about Wolf and Jade. The story develops very nicely and is fast paced with a very intriguing plot. Wolf is very busy with his life, the casino and the council. He does not have time for distractions. However, the card shark definitely shakes things up. This is an entertaining read with suspense, action, drama and blazing hot chemistry.

[Dee Winston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anxious

This book kept me on my toes. Had me anxious to see what happens next. Nicole always make me want to throw the book then hurry up and pick it up to finish it.. I can't wait til the next book.

[E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book because I loved the suspense, drama and intrigue which built as the story progressed. The characters were well crafted and simply fascinating.

[Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Again, and Again Absolutely Awesome Read from this Author will have you hooked and wanting more Always beautifully written, great characters, Awesome story line, you will enjoy.

[GKP2460 · Rating 5 out of 5]

We're back in the world of The Council this time with Wolf and Jade. I am in love with this series and specifically with this couple. The chemistry between them is absolutely on fire! Their story is intense and full of action, chaos and suspense and this all seems to increase with each book. I love that even though each book in this series may primarily focus on one couple, we get visits from all of the characters throughout the series. I'm excited to see what this author has next for us. It's going to be fantastic if that cliffhanger is anything to go by.

[Nicole Banks]

And we have a cover for The GAMBLE!!

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[taysbookaddiction · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite book in this series, From beginning to end the whole story was intense and action packed. I didn’t want to put this down, I read it in one sitting. I loved Jade and Wolfs chemistry, I love getting glimpses of all the council members through out this whole series. Fair warning the cliffhanger.. I need book four soon!

[Nagma (Take A Look At My Bookshelf) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing, intense book by Nicole Banks! From the beginning this book had an unnatural hold on me and I could not wait to see how things would unfold. There was so much excitement, chemistry that was literally leaping off the pages, and lots of action-packed drama. I can safely say you should pick up this book; you won’t be disappointed.

Rating: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[Melody Calder · Rating 5 out of 5]

so good

This series just keeps getting better! Nicole Banks packs a lot of action in these books and the detail is phenomenal. I’m so immersed in this world she’s created and love all the characters… well not the bad guys but at least they are well written bad guys.

Mild on spice but it didn’t feel it at all. The build up is so worth the wait, and the story is so immersive.

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very entertaining story that was well written and had a great intensity to it. I loved the characters who were realistic and likable. I requested a copy of this book and am voluntarily writing a review.

[S I · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Gamble by Nicole Banks is a very good read and is part of a ongoing series that you will love! A very recommend read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[BookishBarbie (Annette) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read all 3 books of the series thus far and am invested. Each character has their own story, which I love, and gives you more of their personal life and how it plays out to the story line as a whole. Sofia, Ivy, Jade and Simone are girl boss vibes. The way they work their men and work together as one when it comes to the council. As much as Bruno and Boris want to destroy Sofia and her empire, she is stronger then they think and she will not go down without a fight. I am ready for book 4.

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Wolf, he is an alpha through and through. He night be aggravating at times but damn! His and Jade's story is fast paced and action packed with mystery and angst. It is an emersive and exciting read. I highly recommend this series if you haven't started it already!

[Danielle Graves · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third story in the series and it's just as jam packed full of danger, deceit and betrayal as the earlier books.

As with other books in the series women play the ultimate role in this book. They are seen as both weakness and strength, with women being used to try and take out The Council but ultimately helping them instead.

One thing that becomes apparent in this book is that the men whose names begin with B should not be trusted, they are evil and twisted with a real lack of respect for women wanting to use them purely for their own enjoyment something which the Council is very much against and just another reason why they want to rid the world of them.

It's very much a game of cat and mouse with each side of the war taking action and then retaliating. This is the first time that it seemed like the wrong side may have a one up and it leaves the book on a cliffhanger but thanks to earlier observations by members of the Council they've already started to doubt certain people and their actions and they have a lot to fight for and I can't wait to see what happens in book 4.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.