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Menage in Manhattan #2
L'azzardo
Sono una giocatrice. Non so resistere a un buon tavolo. Ma non rischio mai col mio cuore.
Sette mesi fa ho avuto un’indimenticabile avventura di una notte con Dominic e Carter. Erano un’autentica tentazione ma nel corso della nottata mi ha preso il panico e prima che la fantasia lasciasse spazio alla gelida realtà, sono scappata con l’intenzione di non rivederli mai più.
O almeno così pensavo.
Sette mesi dopo ho un debito di centomila dollari dopo una nottata disastrosa al poker. Arrivo ad Atlantic City ansiosa di recuperare la perdita e ci trovo loro, Dominic e Carter. Gli uomini da cui ero fuggita. Gli uomini che perseguitano i miei sogni.
Sempre impossibilmente favolosi.
Sempre estremamente seducenti.
E mi vogliono ancora.
La posta non è mai stata tanto alta.
Questa volta non posso scappare. Dovrò mettere sul piatto il mio cuore.
NOTA: L'Azzardo è un romanzo autoconclusivo sul ménage (mfm) con lieto fine e nessun finale sospeso!
Sette mesi fa ho avuto un’indimenticabile avventura di una notte con Dominic e Carter. Erano un’autentica tentazione ma nel corso della nottata mi ha preso il panico e prima che la fantasia lasciasse spazio alla gelida realtà, sono scappata con l’intenzione di non rivederli mai più.
O almeno così pensavo.
Sette mesi dopo ho un debito di centomila dollari dopo una nottata disastrosa al poker. Arrivo ad Atlantic City ansiosa di recuperare la perdita e ci trovo loro, Dominic e Carter. Gli uomini da cui ero fuggita. Gli uomini che perseguitano i miei sogni.
Sempre impossibilmente favolosi.
Sempre estremamente seducenti.
E mi vogliono ancora.
La posta non è mai stata tanto alta.
Questa volta non posso scappare. Dovrò mettere sul piatto il mio cuore.
NOTA: L'Azzardo è un romanzo autoconclusivo sul ménage (mfm) con lieto fine e nessun finale sospeso!
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First published December 17, 2015
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Tara Crescent
116 books1,081 followersTara Crescent writes steamy contemporary romances for readers who like hot, dominant heroes and strong, sassy heroines.
When she's not writing, she can be found curled up on a couch with a good book, often with a cat on her lap.
She lives in Toronto.
When she's not writing, she can be found curled up on a couch with a good book, often with a cat on her lap.
She lives in Toronto.
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April 24, 2016
Second chance menage MFM romance between alpha dominant H's who are crazy about the feisty h. They had a ONS five months back but the skittish h ran out on the H's. When they meet again, the H's aren't letting the h get away.
The thriller part about the underground poker tournament and the H's adorable 5 year old nephew was woven well into the romance and enhanced it. Only wished there were a bit more sex scenes, bcos the H's dominance was hot!
4 stars
The thriller part about the underground poker tournament and the H's adorable 5 year old nephew was woven well into the romance and enhanced it. Only wished there were a bit more sex scenes, bcos the H's dominance was hot!
4 stars
May 19, 2021
Nayeli - per RFS
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Cinque settimane per assaggiare le sue dolci labbra. Trentacinque giorni per sentire i suoi dolci gemiti, per vedere il calore nel suo sguardo, per passare le dita su quella sua pelle così baciabile. La tentazione di aprire la bocca e chiederle se mi vuole – se ci vuole – è quasi insopportabile. (Tratto dal libro)
Protagonisti del ménage sono Gabriella (che fa parte del gruppo di ragazze di Manhattan su cui si basa la serie), Carter e Dominic (che lavorano insieme e si conoscono da anni).
In un viaggio di lavoro ad Atlanta, Gabriella reincontra per caso i due uomini che le avevano rubato il sonno diversi mesi prima, quando avevano avuto un assaggio di una notte insieme, la notte dalla quale scaturiscono nelle amiche le fantasie sul ménage che hanno alimentato i precedenti volumi della serie. Nessuno dei tre si è più dimenticato della carnalità di quell’incontro, e il vedersi di nuovo ha riattivato l’attrazione tra loro.
Tutti i protagonisti sono persone mature, pragmatiche, dirette, capaci di ascolto e dialogo, e quindi di dire quello che desiderano e di esprimere i propri sentimenti. Nessun imbarazzo nell’ammettere di desiderare una nuova esperienza a tre e nell’apprezzare la focosità di quegli incontri. Non ci sono cose non dette o fraintendimenti, e ben presto i nostri protagonisti si accorgono che il solo sesso non è sufficiente.
Senza entrare nei dettagli della trama per non fare spoiler, basti dire che ognuno di loro deve affrontare un problema personale: Gabriella deve recuperare una grossissima perdita a poker per poter investire nel suo sogno di mettersi in proprio, Carter ha la custodia di un bambino ma è messa in discussione da un procedimento giudiziario in cui il padre (che lui ritiene indegno) tenta di ottenere l’affidamento, e Dominic deve salvare il suo casinò da un tentativo di sabotaggio da parte di un mafioso.
In qualche modo tutte e tre le vicende si intrecciano alimentando un po’ di tensione narrativa.
Ma non mi importa nulla di cosa indossa: non riesco a toglierle gli occhi di dosso, il mio corpo la riconosce ed è qualcosa di più profondo del desiderio e più istintivo del ricordo. La notte in cui siamo stati insieme, lei era sexy, calda e decisamente indimenticabile mentre ora è tutto e di più. (Tratto dal libro)
È un libro scorrevole e leggero però ben fatto, a parte qualche piccolo refuso.
Non solo le scene erotiche sono molto piacevoli, ma anche le caratterizzazioni dei personaggi sono buone, la vicenda è ben strutturata e c’è un piccolo filone giallo con un po’ di adrenalina.
Mi è mancato però un po’ di approfondimento sul tema del ménage, cioè su quegli aspetti dovuti al legame anche di tipo emotivo, oltre che fisico, tra tre persone. Per esempio, il rapporto tra i due uomini mi è sembrato un po’ troppo semplice (nessuna gelosia per la condivisione, zero problematiche organizzative, nessun desiderio di creare un legame individuale con la ragazza). Insomma, devo dire che in tema di ménage, finora Devotion (di L.Calvano e E. Hunt) è per me una pietra miliare irraggiungibile.
In effetti, il racconto è con tutta evidenza il modo per dare voce a una fantasia erotica femminile sull’essere desiderata contemporaneamente da due uomini, senza mettere in campo altre complicazioni di tipo psicologico.
Questa relazione sembra nascere in modo semplice, scontato, con le modalità di un romance classico che basa la tensione narrativa sulle difficoltà che i personaggi devono superare per la loro crescita individuale: i protagonisti si accorgono di desiderare una relazione tutti insieme, ne risultano appagati, e si assumono la responsabilità di difendere questa scelta di fronte al mondo esterno.
Nel complesso, si tratta di un racconto molto scorrevole, decisamente piccante, completo nello sviluppo delle trame e nel fascino dei personaggi. È quindi una lettura veloce e appagante.
Ora le cose mi sembrano diverse. La settimana scorsa ho imparato molto su entrambi. Sono ancora due uomini meravigliosi ma non sono più quella fantasia. Proprio come me sono persone vere, con dei difetti e questo in qualche modo li rende più desiderabili. Adesso li voglio disperatamente. (Tratto dal libro)
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Cinque settimane per assaggiare le sue dolci labbra. Trentacinque giorni per sentire i suoi dolci gemiti, per vedere il calore nel suo sguardo, per passare le dita su quella sua pelle così baciabile. La tentazione di aprire la bocca e chiederle se mi vuole – se ci vuole – è quasi insopportabile. (Tratto dal libro)
Protagonisti del ménage sono Gabriella (che fa parte del gruppo di ragazze di Manhattan su cui si basa la serie), Carter e Dominic (che lavorano insieme e si conoscono da anni).
In un viaggio di lavoro ad Atlanta, Gabriella reincontra per caso i due uomini che le avevano rubato il sonno diversi mesi prima, quando avevano avuto un assaggio di una notte insieme, la notte dalla quale scaturiscono nelle amiche le fantasie sul ménage che hanno alimentato i precedenti volumi della serie. Nessuno dei tre si è più dimenticato della carnalità di quell’incontro, e il vedersi di nuovo ha riattivato l’attrazione tra loro.
Tutti i protagonisti sono persone mature, pragmatiche, dirette, capaci di ascolto e dialogo, e quindi di dire quello che desiderano e di esprimere i propri sentimenti. Nessun imbarazzo nell’ammettere di desiderare una nuova esperienza a tre e nell’apprezzare la focosità di quegli incontri. Non ci sono cose non dette o fraintendimenti, e ben presto i nostri protagonisti si accorgono che il solo sesso non è sufficiente.
Senza entrare nei dettagli della trama per non fare spoiler, basti dire che ognuno di loro deve affrontare un problema personale: Gabriella deve recuperare una grossissima perdita a poker per poter investire nel suo sogno di mettersi in proprio, Carter ha la custodia di un bambino ma è messa in discussione da un procedimento giudiziario in cui il padre (che lui ritiene indegno) tenta di ottenere l’affidamento, e Dominic deve salvare il suo casinò da un tentativo di sabotaggio da parte di un mafioso.
In qualche modo tutte e tre le vicende si intrecciano alimentando un po’ di tensione narrativa.
Ma non mi importa nulla di cosa indossa: non riesco a toglierle gli occhi di dosso, il mio corpo la riconosce ed è qualcosa di più profondo del desiderio e più istintivo del ricordo. La notte in cui siamo stati insieme, lei era sexy, calda e decisamente indimenticabile mentre ora è tutto e di più. (Tratto dal libro)
È un libro scorrevole e leggero però ben fatto, a parte qualche piccolo refuso.
Non solo le scene erotiche sono molto piacevoli, ma anche le caratterizzazioni dei personaggi sono buone, la vicenda è ben strutturata e c’è un piccolo filone giallo con un po’ di adrenalina.
Mi è mancato però un po’ di approfondimento sul tema del ménage, cioè su quegli aspetti dovuti al legame anche di tipo emotivo, oltre che fisico, tra tre persone. Per esempio, il rapporto tra i due uomini mi è sembrato un po’ troppo semplice (nessuna gelosia per la condivisione, zero problematiche organizzative, nessun desiderio di creare un legame individuale con la ragazza). Insomma, devo dire che in tema di ménage, finora Devotion (di L.Calvano e E. Hunt) è per me una pietra miliare irraggiungibile.
In effetti, il racconto è con tutta evidenza il modo per dare voce a una fantasia erotica femminile sull’essere desiderata contemporaneamente da due uomini, senza mettere in campo altre complicazioni di tipo psicologico.
Questa relazione sembra nascere in modo semplice, scontato, con le modalità di un romance classico che basa la tensione narrativa sulle difficoltà che i personaggi devono superare per la loro crescita individuale: i protagonisti si accorgono di desiderare una relazione tutti insieme, ne risultano appagati, e si assumono la responsabilità di difendere questa scelta di fronte al mondo esterno.
Nel complesso, si tratta di un racconto molto scorrevole, decisamente piccante, completo nello sviluppo delle trame e nel fascino dei personaggi. È quindi una lettura veloce e appagante.
Ora le cose mi sembrano diverse. La settimana scorsa ho imparato molto su entrambi. Sono ancora due uomini meravigliosi ma non sono più quella fantasia. Proprio come me sono persone vere, con dei difetti e questo in qualche modo li rende più desiderabili. Adesso li voglio disperatamente. (Tratto dal libro)
July 10, 2023
From the cover of this book you would think it would be more spice heavy but it was actually very plot driven for the most part. Don’t get me wrong, there was spice but it wasn’t all spice all the time. I kind of found Gabby annoying at times with her “I’m an independent woman” and was refusing to ask her rich parents for help even though she owed a loan shark $100,000; putting herself at risk for having her knee caps busted. There was a lot of lead up to the drama but it sort of fell flat. The men were great! They were alpha and sweet; two of my favourite things. I hummed about what to rate this because it was a quick read and I liked the spice but there was just a few things that i didn’t enjoy; I settled on 4 stars which would have been 3.5 but I rounded up.
April 10, 2024
This one was fun to read! I'm glad that Gabby found the guys that she couldn't get out of her mind and how all of them after talking were great with taking up again. It was fun to see them work out their relationship, while working and the dramas they had in their lives. They quickly realized what was important and were able to do what was needed to protect who and what they considered theirs. Nice to see how it all ended for them.
June 28, 2019
Okay read, nothing special for me.
March 27, 2016
Five months ago Gabriella did something that she never thought she would do... have a very titillating threesome. One that she still thinks of fondly and wouldn't mind having again, if only she knew where to look for those two alluring men.
But there is one thing she's been hiding from all those she loves, she's got a bit of a gambling problem. She's always been able to stay within her limits, but this time she's gone way, way, way overboard. Now she's in a pickle and needs to find a way out of this mess, so she'll go to the one place that she feels can help.... Atlantic City. What she didn't expect was to run into the two men that have been haunting her dreams.
Carter & Dominic have been friends forever and sharing a woman is nothing new, except the last woman they shared left a very last impression. She slipped away while they slept without a way to find her again. If there was a way to locate this mysterious woman, they would exhaust all avenues to find her.
Carter's life has just taken an unexpected turn, so he and Dominic are using all sources they have to make things right. The last thing they need is a distraction, but one just walked into their hotel. They bring her into their office and offer her a way out of her problem while helping them with theirs.
Their sizzling chemistry is just as off the charts as it was that one stunning night months ago. So with some down time between sting ops, what are these three supposed to do with all this sexual tension? But once their problems are solved, can they find a way to make this thressome permanent or was this just a passing fling?
This book is seductive and thrilling all wrapped up in a pretty little package. Carter and Dominic are tall, dark, and handsome. They are used to women falling at their feet, but they only have eyes for one woman. They are protective of her and will do anything and everything to make her happy. What more could you ask for from two strikingly swoon worthy men?
Gabriella is a strong, independent women that likes to handle situations on her own. Asking for help isn't her strong suit, even if her family and friends would help her in a second. She wants to make it own, prove to everyone that she's not just her father's daughter.
I love the connection they share, it's deep and meaningful. I love how they all have their issues, but work through them together to build a strong foundation for their love. Each bring a different dynamic that make this unique coupling very enthralling.
This is a great read to heat up your night and leave you yearning for more and maybe in need of a cold shower or two.
But there is one thing she's been hiding from all those she loves, she's got a bit of a gambling problem. She's always been able to stay within her limits, but this time she's gone way, way, way overboard. Now she's in a pickle and needs to find a way out of this mess, so she'll go to the one place that she feels can help.... Atlantic City. What she didn't expect was to run into the two men that have been haunting her dreams.
Carter & Dominic have been friends forever and sharing a woman is nothing new, except the last woman they shared left a very last impression. She slipped away while they slept without a way to find her again. If there was a way to locate this mysterious woman, they would exhaust all avenues to find her.
Carter's life has just taken an unexpected turn, so he and Dominic are using all sources they have to make things right. The last thing they need is a distraction, but one just walked into their hotel. They bring her into their office and offer her a way out of her problem while helping them with theirs.
Their sizzling chemistry is just as off the charts as it was that one stunning night months ago. So with some down time between sting ops, what are these three supposed to do with all this sexual tension? But once their problems are solved, can they find a way to make this thressome permanent or was this just a passing fling?
This book is seductive and thrilling all wrapped up in a pretty little package. Carter and Dominic are tall, dark, and handsome. They are used to women falling at their feet, but they only have eyes for one woman. They are protective of her and will do anything and everything to make her happy. What more could you ask for from two strikingly swoon worthy men?
Gabriella is a strong, independent women that likes to handle situations on her own. Asking for help isn't her strong suit, even if her family and friends would help her in a second. She wants to make it own, prove to everyone that she's not just her father's daughter.
I love the connection they share, it's deep and meaningful. I love how they all have their issues, but work through them together to build a strong foundation for their love. Each bring a different dynamic that make this unique coupling very enthralling.
This is a great read to heat up your night and leave you yearning for more and maybe in need of a cold shower or two.
July 9, 2016
4.5 Stars from Renee & Brianna!
Tara Crescent is a brand new author for us and man are we glad we picked up this series. Having not read her before, we were excited and she did not let us down. We have a dirty little secret in the romance novels we read, we love m/m/f & m/f/m romances. The are so risque... taboo... naughty... but so delicious. And Tara? Knocked it out of the park.
The Playing For Love series is a three book series with standalone novels in each. We are introduced to three dynamic trios that bring steam, lust, love, intensity, and passion to the pages. The heat poured out of our kindles and lit up our panties. We swooned. We smiled. We laughed. We got angry. But most importantly, we fell madly, deeply in love.
In this second book of the series, we meet Dominic, Carter, and Gabriella. She is in a bit of jam so she is headed to a place she can work it out. What she doesn't expect is to run into the two men that she shared one steamy night with. Dominic and Carter haven't forgotten Gabriella but they have their own problem. Too bad their bodies can't say no.
Packed with suspense and steam, this book was even better than the first if possible. We fell hard for Gabriella... total girl crush! And her men.... sweet baby Jesus... crazy hot! Each one of them in this trio had their own demons but together, they were powerful and dynamic. Their journey was unforgettable. Three hearts. Three souls. One epic love story.
We highly recommend this book.
Review Post---> http://reneeentress.blogspot.com/2016...
Tara Crescent is a brand new author for us and man are we glad we picked up this series. Having not read her before, we were excited and she did not let us down. We have a dirty little secret in the romance novels we read, we love m/m/f & m/f/m romances. The are so risque... taboo... naughty... but so delicious. And Tara? Knocked it out of the park.
The Playing For Love series is a three book series with standalone novels in each. We are introduced to three dynamic trios that bring steam, lust, love, intensity, and passion to the pages. The heat poured out of our kindles and lit up our panties. We swooned. We smiled. We laughed. We got angry. But most importantly, we fell madly, deeply in love.
In this second book of the series, we meet Dominic, Carter, and Gabriella. She is in a bit of jam so she is headed to a place she can work it out. What she doesn't expect is to run into the two men that she shared one steamy night with. Dominic and Carter haven't forgotten Gabriella but they have their own problem. Too bad their bodies can't say no.
Packed with suspense and steam, this book was even better than the first if possible. We fell hard for Gabriella... total girl crush! And her men.... sweet baby Jesus... crazy hot! Each one of them in this trio had their own demons but together, they were powerful and dynamic. Their journey was unforgettable. Three hearts. Three souls. One epic love story.
We highly recommend this book.
Review Post---> http://reneeentress.blogspot.com/2016...
June 30, 2016
Gabriella finds herself on the losing end of a night of high stakes poker. She heads off to Atlantic City to try to make back enough money to pay off her gambling debt. Unfortunately for her the casino she chooses is owned by Dominic Crawford. Dominic along with his head of security/best friend, Carter Hughes, still dreams of a night spent in New York pleasuring a young woman that escaped their grasp the next morning. When they find her in their casino desperate to enter into their high stakes area, they make her an offer she can’t refuse. Gabriella will never forget her night spent with Dominic and Carter, but she knows she possesses a gift to turn even the best man into a total jerk after only a few dates. She doesn’t want to trust Dominic and Carter, but her looming debt, and the threat of a couple of broken knee caps if she fails to pay up leaves her little choice.
As always Ms. Crescent provides a slightly submissive, but still independent women. Throw in two dominant males and you have the making for a very good story. The menage scenes were hot. The author was very careful to give the two men different personalities and slightly different approaches to pleasuring Gabrielle. Ms. Crescent even threw in a kidnapping to add a little mystery to the story. I really enjoyed reading this story, and look forward to reading the next book in the series.
As always Ms. Crescent provides a slightly submissive, but still independent women. Throw in two dominant males and you have the making for a very good story. The menage scenes were hot. The author was very careful to give the two men different personalities and slightly different approaches to pleasuring Gabrielle. Ms. Crescent even threw in a kidnapping to add a little mystery to the story. I really enjoyed reading this story, and look forward to reading the next book in the series.
March 28, 2016
I am a fan of this author and enjoy her work I read this inside a box set that I receive from the author in exchange for an honest review which was the more the merrier 2 I read the first book in this series and was very happy to read the second one where our main character the sexy Gabriella has more adventure than before I liked how the interactions are different in this one since they all cant seem to forget each one but in this one I surprised what happens when they all meet up again in a twist bizarre way which made me guess a lot and I enjoyed that also the sparks were flying everywhere between all the hotness there is but it also has its own emotional sweet side where things are hard but after the work the prize is worth it the second characters we great as well I cant wait to get my hands on the next once awesome work yay I recommend this to everyone
December 17, 2015
This was a great read. I love Tara Crescent books, she has a way of pulling you in and not letting you go until the last page - and sometimes it sticks with you long after you finish. In this story Gabriella, Carter and Dominic have a chance encounter five months after their one night stand. Cater's nephew is kidnapped by his father and Gabby needs $100,000 to pay off an illegal poker room gambling debt, can they help each other with everything that is going on and have some fun as well, yes, yes they can. Reading this book will cause a spike in your body temperature, so keep some ice nearby.
July 30, 2020
The Gamble is a second chance MFM romance with just enough drama, angst, off-the-charts chemistry, suspense, danger, and hot scenes to keep you turning the pages to see how the story unfolds.
I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.
I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.
January 8, 2022
Secondo capitolo, secondo triangolo in cui conosciamo una nuova amica del gruppo del giovedì che in realtà si riunisce il lunedì, ovvero Gabriella, detta Gabby.
A differenza della protagonista precedente, Gabby ha già avuto un'esperienza di una notte con due uomini che l'hanno fatta impazzire, ma che fosse per paura o per altro, il bisogno di allontanarsi e cercare di dimenticare quella notte invano, ha avuto la meglio.
Ora, a distanza di sette mesi, eccola a dover affrontare una sfida, in una nuova città, Atlantic City, dove il gioco d'azzardo fa da padrone. Tra bische clandestine e casinò eleganti, conosciamo Dominic e Carter, proprietario il primo e capo della sicurezza il secondo.
Entrambi sono rimasti folgorati dalla donna, le loro dinamiche s'intrecciano perfettamente tanto da far diventare Gabby il mezzo perfetto per scoprire la verità.
Non mi soffermo troppo sulle dinamiche, ma questa volta, per la prima volta aggiungerei, solamente uno dei personaggi maschili mi ha realmente colpito, ovvero Dominic.
Leale oltre ogni limite, ai limite del dominatore, e con un fascino che farebbe tremare le gambe a qualsiasi donna. Non posso dire lo stesso di Carter, un personaggio troppo nervoso, troppo furente in talune occasioni.
Sicuramente da leggere, in quanto ad ogni libro, si preannunciano i prossimi protagonisti.
Quattro stelline... Peccato per Carter.
A differenza della protagonista precedente, Gabby ha già avuto un'esperienza di una notte con due uomini che l'hanno fatta impazzire, ma che fosse per paura o per altro, il bisogno di allontanarsi e cercare di dimenticare quella notte invano, ha avuto la meglio.
Ora, a distanza di sette mesi, eccola a dover affrontare una sfida, in una nuova città, Atlantic City, dove il gioco d'azzardo fa da padrone. Tra bische clandestine e casinò eleganti, conosciamo Dominic e Carter, proprietario il primo e capo della sicurezza il secondo.
Entrambi sono rimasti folgorati dalla donna, le loro dinamiche s'intrecciano perfettamente tanto da far diventare Gabby il mezzo perfetto per scoprire la verità.
Non mi soffermo troppo sulle dinamiche, ma questa volta, per la prima volta aggiungerei, solamente uno dei personaggi maschili mi ha realmente colpito, ovvero Dominic.
Leale oltre ogni limite, ai limite del dominatore, e con un fascino che farebbe tremare le gambe a qualsiasi donna. Non posso dire lo stesso di Carter, un personaggio troppo nervoso, troppo furente in talune occasioni.
Sicuramente da leggere, in quanto ad ogni libro, si preannunciano i prossimi protagonisti.
Quattro stelline... Peccato per Carter.
April 29, 2024
Bon, on ne parlera pas de la couverture qui fait vraiment pas honneur à ce livre.
L’histoire était très sympa. Il y a pas mal de smut mais pas autant que j’aurais pensé (et tant mieux car la c’était déjà presque trop). Ce que j’ai aimé ce qu’on est pas juste sur : comment on va faire pour être un couple de 3 personnes ?
Ça va plus loin que ça dans le sens où, la question se pose forcément, mais chaque personnages a ses problèmes et est soutenus et poussés par les deux autres.
Bref, le premier m’avait déjà vachement surprise et celui là continue (dans le bon sens).
L’histoire était très sympa. Il y a pas mal de smut mais pas autant que j’aurais pensé (et tant mieux car la c’était déjà presque trop). Ce que j’ai aimé ce qu’on est pas juste sur : comment on va faire pour être un couple de 3 personnes ?
Ça va plus loin que ça dans le sens où, la question se pose forcément, mais chaque personnages a ses problèmes et est soutenus et poussés par les deux autres.
Bref, le premier m’avait déjà vachement surprise et celui là continue (dans le bon sens).
February 2, 2017
Just eh...
Where the Author's first book "Betting on Bailey" had me turning the pages, this second book just fell flat.
I just felt that the story was a bit rushed. Like it was missing something.
Where the Author's first book "Betting on Bailey" had me turning the pages, this second book just fell flat.
I just felt that the story was a bit rushed. Like it was missing something.
December 17, 2016
While I liked the first book in the series a lot, this one was rather weak and far fetched for me. Its almost like the author was trying too hard. There was too much going one.
March 1, 2021
The Gamble is the second book in the Menage in Manhattan series, but could be read as a stand alone. Gabby had the best menage experience seven months ago, but when she’s sent to Atlantic City for her job, she’s shocked to find Dominic and Carter, the two men she never expected to see again. The chemistry is still strong between the three of them, but between her secret, the need for revenge, and a hotel under attack, will love be their greatest gamble yet?
I really enjoyed reading this book! There was such a strong connection between Gabby, Carter, and Dominic that you could practically feel it outside of the pages! I loved that for all three characters, you could see their struggle to balance their outside lives with their new relationship, even if it just started as a release, and I really loved that after that initial night, no one could think of another partner! So powerful! Gabby knew she was privileged, but I loved her inner strength and drive to prove herself, even if that did mean taking chances while gambling. I liked that she was willing to give when it came to their relationship, but needed to learn how to take. Carter and Dominic were powerful and dominant, and I loved that they were so protective of everything they loved, even a hotel and all of its employees. I liked their friendship and I liked how much they supported one another. Their scenes were both steamy and emotional, and I loved all of the trials that they faced in order to face their future. I enjoyed reading this book, loved their connection, and look forward the next book in the series!
I really enjoyed reading this book! There was such a strong connection between Gabby, Carter, and Dominic that you could practically feel it outside of the pages! I loved that for all three characters, you could see their struggle to balance their outside lives with their new relationship, even if it just started as a release, and I really loved that after that initial night, no one could think of another partner! So powerful! Gabby knew she was privileged, but I loved her inner strength and drive to prove herself, even if that did mean taking chances while gambling. I liked that she was willing to give when it came to their relationship, but needed to learn how to take. Carter and Dominic were powerful and dominant, and I loved that they were so protective of everything they loved, even a hotel and all of its employees. I liked their friendship and I liked how much they supported one another. Their scenes were both steamy and emotional, and I loved all of the trials that they faced in order to face their future. I enjoyed reading this book, loved their connection, and look forward the next book in the series!
September 2, 2023
the Perfect Gamble
The Gamble
Tara Cresent
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tara has fast become a new favourite author of mine. I love her writing style, and although the stories are a little naughty and full of heat, the story itself is fantastic. I think I’ll be setting myself up read everything of hers...
Now.. the Gamble, I love her Billionaires and their domineering ways, but Dominic and darter had that Something else. Dominic owns and runs a very popular and successful casino, best friend Carter is head of security and step in dad to his nephew. The pair stare a great friendship, work relationship and a woman they met 7 months previous named Ella.
Fast forward, Gabriella, is in a world of hurt... she over 90 thousand dollars in debt from playing poker. She finds her self in Atlanta working PR with a famous pop star when she finds face to face with those 2 men.... and it’s explosive in first sight. They all have benefits to gain, but could it end in utter disaster? This time gabby isn’t getting away, these 2 men have waited to see her again, down they can return to that magic... but (Tyers always a but), Carter has a douchebag brother in-law to deal with, Dominic has to save his casino, and Gabby she’s got everything to lose.
Jump on the Gamble, it’s a poker game to keep you entertained, laughing and guessing yo the end!
The Gamble
Tara Cresent
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tara has fast become a new favourite author of mine. I love her writing style, and although the stories are a little naughty and full of heat, the story itself is fantastic. I think I’ll be setting myself up read everything of hers...
Now.. the Gamble, I love her Billionaires and their domineering ways, but Dominic and darter had that Something else. Dominic owns and runs a very popular and successful casino, best friend Carter is head of security and step in dad to his nephew. The pair stare a great friendship, work relationship and a woman they met 7 months previous named Ella.
Fast forward, Gabriella, is in a world of hurt... she over 90 thousand dollars in debt from playing poker. She finds her self in Atlanta working PR with a famous pop star when she finds face to face with those 2 men.... and it’s explosive in first sight. They all have benefits to gain, but could it end in utter disaster? This time gabby isn’t getting away, these 2 men have waited to see her again, down they can return to that magic... but (Tyers always a but), Carter has a douchebag brother in-law to deal with, Dominic has to save his casino, and Gabby she’s got everything to lose.
Jump on the Gamble, it’s a poker game to keep you entertained, laughing and guessing yo the end!
November 11, 2025
10 November 2025
3 stars, it felt very silly - I don’t know if I read an old version of the book (while it was called Gambling with Gabriella) but the story was poorly developed and all of it felt very shallow and there was a huge flaw in the plan they devised to get Noah back, it was so obvious and stupid.
Gabby seems like she really has no sense, given she had such shitty boyfriends before that these men seem miraculous and her general approach to life seems really insane. She also has not told ANY of her friends about her gambling. It’s very difficult not to dislike her for being an idiot. And the men are no better developed. While their kid is kidnapped they’re just obsessed with being with this random woman.
3 stars, it felt very silly - I don’t know if I read an old version of the book (while it was called Gambling with Gabriella) but the story was poorly developed and all of it felt very shallow and there was a huge flaw in the plan they devised to get Noah back, it was so obvious and stupid.
Gabby seems like she really has no sense, given she had such shitty boyfriends before that these men seem miraculous and her general approach to life seems really insane. She also has not told ANY of her friends about her gambling. It’s very difficult not to dislike her for being an idiot. And the men are no better developed. While their kid is kidnapped they’re just obsessed with being with this random woman.
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May 15, 2021
Not as good as the first one, but...
Gabby gambles her savings on a poker game, but loses. (She's trying to set up her own PR company and doesn't want to go cap-in-hand to her parents).
Seven months previously, she'd had a one-night-stand with two guys visiting NY; and now, can't forget.
She is sent to Atlantic City to mentor an artist; and this is where she meets up again with Dominic, the owner of a casino/hotel, and Carter, his head of Security, who are long-time friends.
Some silly side stories for all three of them which actually detract (IMO) from the menage relationship they all want.
Gabby gambles her savings on a poker game, but loses. (She's trying to set up her own PR company and doesn't want to go cap-in-hand to her parents).
Seven months previously, she'd had a one-night-stand with two guys visiting NY; and now, can't forget.
She is sent to Atlantic City to mentor an artist; and this is where she meets up again with Dominic, the owner of a casino/hotel, and Carter, his head of Security, who are long-time friends.
Some silly side stories for all three of them which actually detract (IMO) from the menage relationship they all want.
May 9, 2021
The Gamble – Gabriella works for a PR firm, but she wants to start her own company. Too bad a lousy night of gambling leads to the loss of her seed money. When work sends her to represent a musician at a casino in Atlantic City, she has the chance to reconnect with Daniel and Carter and win back the $100,000 she needs to pay off her bookie. While she is at it, she is spying on Carter’s brother in law and Daniel’s business rival at an underground poker game. Drama and stubborn pride run all three of their shows, but it’s a fun ride! Happy Reading!
July 10, 2023
Here's the deal -- I picked this up on Amazon's Stuff Your Kindle day. When I opened it up, it took exactly one chapter for me to remember that I'd read this one before! I'm totally guessing on the completion date, but wanted to track this one as a "Read."
General plot: Gabriella gets herself into a jam gambling; she meets Dominic and Carter as she's working to pay off her debt. Sexy times ensue. She gets out of her jam. They all live HEA.
General plot: Gabriella gets herself into a jam gambling; she meets Dominic and Carter as she's working to pay off her debt. Sexy times ensue. She gets out of her jam. They all live HEA.
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July 7, 2024
A gamble with big rewards
This was another well written novel from Tara Crescent. Book 2 is based on Gabriella, Carter, and Dominics romance in the Menage in Manhattan series. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters were relatable, and their romance developed from an unforgettable one night stand. Highly recommend this series as can be read as standalone, but I like that the characters get to be interspersed through each book. Onto book 3 for me now!
This was another well written novel from Tara Crescent. Book 2 is based on Gabriella, Carter, and Dominics romance in the Menage in Manhattan series. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters were relatable, and their romance developed from an unforgettable one night stand. Highly recommend this series as can be read as standalone, but I like that the characters get to be interspersed through each book. Onto book 3 for me now!
October 3, 2017
Absolutely love this series, and the more I read about all of the characters, the more I want!!!
Tara Crescent put just enough suspense and angst to her storied to keep me glued to every word. The steamy scenes off the charts hot!!! I can't wait to see what she has in store next for the Thursday Night Drinking crew.
Tara Crescent put just enough suspense and angst to her storied to keep me glued to every word. The steamy scenes off the charts hot!!! I can't wait to see what she has in store next for the Thursday Night Drinking crew.
March 20, 2021
Good Book
Why are all the dreamy sex gods just in books lol.
I enjoyed Gabby, Dominic & Carter’s story they seem to be two very nice sexy men.
Gabby’s attitude did grate on me a couple of times, there is being independent and also being petulant and a couple of times she was the latter with her thinking.
That didn’t spoil the story I just wanted to shake her at those times.
Why are all the dreamy sex gods just in books lol.
I enjoyed Gabby, Dominic & Carter’s story they seem to be two very nice sexy men.
Gabby’s attitude did grate on me a couple of times, there is being independent and also being petulant and a couple of times she was the latter with her thinking.
That didn’t spoil the story I just wanted to shake her at those times.
July 12, 2023
love a great ménage story!
Two hot guys for one night of steaminess. Yum! But is it only for one night? Will she see them again and share a bed, or are their lives too complicated to venture into the forbidden? Excellent story, well written, and the characters stories are completely believable. A must read.
Two hot guys for one night of steaminess. Yum! But is it only for one night? Will she see them again and share a bed, or are their lives too complicated to venture into the forbidden? Excellent story, well written, and the characters stories are completely believable. A must read.
December 17, 2018
Sweet but sassy
Love the characters in this one, Gabby was a little sassy, the boys well men, Sorry, tasty, loved the drama in this one, subtle with a hint of danger, kept me on my toes, never expected that outcome, you will see what I mean when you read it.
Love the characters in this one, Gabby was a little sassy, the boys well men, Sorry, tasty, loved the drama in this one, subtle with a hint of danger, kept me on my toes, never expected that outcome, you will see what I mean when you read it.
July 27, 2019
I thought this was a quick flirty read with a little suspense thrown in. Enjoyed reading it and love all the girlfriend's adventures in finding their partners.
Please note that I did receive a free copy of this book, and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Please note that I did receive a free copy of this book, and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
September 23, 2019
I really enjoyed this book. It had a woman trying to get free of her debts and accidentally meeting up with 2 men she had a moment with previously and what a moment it was. No true love is ever forgotten but can it win against all that pressure.
May 27, 2021
Gabby is in set to Sammy by losing at poker & she too stubborn to ask for help. She goes away for work & runs into her one night stand, Carter & Dominic. Dominic owns the hotel where she is staying & Carter is head of security!
January 13, 2017
I quite enjoyed this one also, though the story was not as strong. Timeline for the relationship felt a bit rushed, but not outside of "romance norms". Was hoping for a bit more in Gabby's story.
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