Come on. Just one quick peek. Gambler’s Folly is a paranormal fantasy romance involving shape-shifters, futuristic worlds, and a woman who’s life is forever changed by one hand of cards.
Open the door of the Stella d’Oro and look in on the world of Damiano Leone and his new wife, Karianna.
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They took their time browsing the gaming rooms. Damiano placed one or two small bets.
“Kiss me for luck, amore,” he said the second
time and she made sure he felt it down to his toes. She hoped he’d
lose, as he usually did. He claimed it was bad for business if he won
very often. So naturally, he won. Raising a glass of champagne, he
addressed the patrons, “A toast to my lovely wife. May she always
bring me good luck.” The kiss she received was at least equal in
firepower to hers.
Shortly after, they saw Marco, who met them with a wide grin on
his face. “So, Damiano, are you planning another night like last
night?”
“Once was enough. Why?”
“Your scent is in the air, amico, and that of your mate. The
atmosphere is beginning to have an effect.”
As they looked around, the patrons who came in together as
couples were more amorous than usual, especially on the dance floor.
The singles among them were hunting, searching for someone who
might give them a chance.
Damiano laughed. “I hadn’t really given it much thought. I
suppose since we’re mated, the scent isn’t as obvious to me as it
would have been. But I can sense it now. It is different than before,
no?”
“Yes, it is,” Marco confirmed. “You are now a mated pair,
hunting together. Of course you are mainly stalking each other it
seems”—he grinned—“but your scent speaks of sex and the hunt.”
“Do you suppose it will be bad for business?” Damiano asked.
“I don’t know. It seems good tonight. Everyone is happy.”
“Then, my little Topolina, maybe we should dance.”
“Topolina?” Marco was confused.
“You know, a little furry plaything the smaller cats toy with.
Which if you’re very careful, you can play with for a long, long
time.”
She thought Marco was going to wet himself.
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