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They finally got everything arranged, just before dinner, so they
dressed and went down to the restaurant and gaming rooms of the
new hotel.
“What should I wear, Dam?” she asked him. “Any suggestions?”
“Let me look,” he answered, walking over to her to make his
choice. After a minute, he pulled out a slinky black number. A floorlength
gown with a halter top cut very low in front, the fabric was soft
and shimmery, almost wet looking, with sequins accenting her figure.
It clung to all her curves, the narrow skirt slit high on the side, but cut
so that it caressed her leg, showing occasional brief glimpses rather
than a full view.
The deep V-cut in the back from the crossed bodice left her bare
to the waist. She dressed as Damiano watched, nodding his approval.
Coming up behind her, his hands slid around to her breasts, squeezing
them lightly before travelling on down her body to her hips. The kiss
on the back of her neck sent chills down her spine and awakened her
libido. At her reaction, Damiano chuckled and then nipped her
shoulder with his front teeth.
“Ow! That wasn’t very nice,” she complained.
“Maybe not, but we have to go downstairs now. So try to keep
yourself in control until later, cara.”
“Me keep in control? I was just standing here minding my own
business…”

“Half dressed in my bedroom, in a gown that fits like a glove? No,
no, cara. That is not minding your own business. That is inciting to
riot.”

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Black and whiteGambler’s Folly is at #3 on the top 25 Best Sellers for Bookstrand’s Mainstream imprint during the last 30 days.

And it’s #10 over the past six months!

A paranormal fantasy romance, Gambler’s Folly is set on another world–a world of pleasure and vices. Here, Karianna’s husband loses her in a bet–to the biggest mob boss on the planet.

Divorced, married and widowed in under 48 hours, Karianna struggles to adjust to her new life, as the mystery woman who won Damiano Leone’s heart.

Follow them as they discover their love for each other against the background of a takeover attempt by Damiano’s rivals in the underworld.

http://www.bookstrand.com/gamblers-folly

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Get it today!

Ciao amici miei,

a tardi…

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CommercialGambler’s Folly came in #3 in the top ten tonight in Bavarlee Bernstein’s Let Me Tell Your Story. Tonight he looked at twenty-one authors he’s introduced on his Facebook series and picked his top ten list.

Thank you Bavarlee for choosing Gambler’s Folly.

Congratulations to L’Vette Sonai and her book The Mulholland Diaries, the #1 choice.

So go and get your copy today.
For Gambler’s Folly:
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Gambler’s Folly 2.

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Black and whiteHow much do you love your partner?

(Excerpt from Chapter 26)

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“Okay, Tiger. What is it?”
“I was just thinking about this morning, when you called me
‘honey,’ and wondering why, after a year together, this has come
about. It is nothing really. I’m just curious.”
She thought about it for a minute, sipping coffee to see if it would
jump-start her brain. “I’m not sure if I can even figure it out for
myself, Dam. It’s almost like some part of my mind was still resisting
the whole thing, you and me. Even before bonding, I was very
attracted to you, beginning to love you. Maybe not as much as I hoped
to love someone I was married to, but our circumstances were a little
weird.”
He laughed, nodded his head and replied, “I suppose ‘a little
weird’ describes it pretty well.”

“Anyway,” she continued, swirling the coffee left in her cup,
“after our bonding, I felt closer to you, more comfortable with you,
and thought I loved you more than before. Maybe I did, I don’t know
now. But I’m not sure I loved you beyond physical, sexual attraction.
Am I making any sense?”
“I’m trying to understand, but am I about to be very
disappointed?”
“Hold on. I’ve not finished. I thought I loved you, wanted to love
you. I mean, if bonding means what you say it means, we’re together
forever. I hoped to God there was love in there somewhere. But it
worried me that I didn’t seem to love you enough, or in the right
way.”
“I believe you love me,” Damiano expressed earnestly. “And I
know beyond a doubt that I love you, cara. I loved you before we
were paired, adored you, had to have you. I would have died for you,
cara, before we were bond mates. And now? More than that, I love
you.”
“I know, Tiger,” she answered softly.

 

Ciao amici miei…

 

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mem-gamblersfolly1One of the things people often asked is what inspired a particular book. Was it someone you knew or met? Is it a situation near to your heart? Or did it just jump in out of the blue?

Several of my ideas have come from dreams. They were interesting enough, but when they started repeating nearly every night, I decided it was time to write them down. I have no idea where they came from or why, but several books I have in the works began with dreams.

What about Gambler’s Folly? 

It was different. It was inspired by an old folk song. Does anyone out there remember the Kingston Trio? They recorded a version of the song South Coast which told the story of a man who won his wife in a card game.

Interesting idea, I thought. How could that possibly happen today?

Shortly after hearing this song, I got sidetracked onto the musical Paint Your Wagon, with Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood. In this story of prospectors and mining towns, Lee Marvin’s character buys his wife at auction, who he then shares with his partner because, well, they’re partners.

As I mused on these two themes, Gambler’s Folly began to come together.

It is the story of Karianna, lost on one hand of cards to Damiano Leone. He is the most powerful underworld syndicate leader on the planet named Gambler’s Folly.  As a pleasure paradise renowned for its gambling houses, there are contingencies for nearly any situation–including how to dissolve one marriage and form another one in just this sort of situation.

Sound interesting? Add in a few shape-shifters and a syndicate take-over bid for a little more fun.

Check it out! You can’t walk away and leave her married to a dark, powerful stranger, can you?

http://www.bookstrand.com/gamblers-folly

Go ahead. Karianna is waiting.

Ciao amici miei…

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mem-gamblersfolly1Come 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.

 

Gambler’s Folly is available at: http://www.bookstrand.com/gamblers-folly

Go on. You know you want to. Get it today!

Ciao, amici…

 

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Black and whiteWhat are you reading this weekend?

If you’re looking for something new in a paranormal fantasy romance, check out Gambler’s Folly.

Follow Karianna as she adjusts from middle class life on earth to high society on Gambler’s Folly, married to one of the syndicate’s most influential leaders.

“Vacationing her with husband, Trae, Karianna O’Brien’s life is shattered when Trae loses her to syndicate boss Damiano Leone, on one hand of cards. Divorced, widowed, and married to Damiano in two days time, Karianna enters a world of sensuality, wealth, and danger, with the prince of the underworld on Gambler’s Folly.”

To get your copy, go to:
http://www.bookstrand.com/gamblers-folly

Have a great weekend,
Ciao!

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Well, do you?

Picture a world which is a pleasure center. It offers anything you might want :  shopping, skiing, beaches, mountains, lakes, adventure, leisure–and gambling.

Picture a woman coming here with her husband, hoping they can put their marriage back together. Only to find his addiction for gambling has just landed her in a most dangerous situation.

Picture a tall, handsome, dangerous man in his late thirties. He has money, power, and rules most of the underworld syndicate on this world. Now he has something else he wants–the woman of his dreams.

The world is Gambler’s Folly.

The woman is Karianna, who’s husband lost her in a bid to wipe out his gambling debt to–

The underworld ruler, Damiano Leone, who’s word can save a man’s life, or sign his death warrant. Who’s dark side holds a secret most couldn’t even imagine.

Get the details here:

http://www.bookstrand.com/gamblers-folly

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CommercialHave you written a book, but you need help promoting it? Do you have a story to tell to the world?

Let me introduce you to Bavarlee Bernstein and his Facebook series, Let Me Tell Your Story. Each Saturday evening, Bavarlee introduces a new book on his program by reading an excerpt from the first chapter.

So far, I’ve found the books to be interesting, and there are several I want to read. My new novel, Gambler’s Folly, was featured in episode 12 of his program. I am also a nominee for the BBFBP awards in the Most Artistic category, as are several other extremely talented people.

If you’re looking for a new author to read, or if you have something to share, check out Bavarlee Bernstein’s Let Me Tell Your Story.

You won’t be sorry!

In the meantime, look up Gambler’s Folly, my new Paranormal Fantasy Romance–with shape-shifters.

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Ciao amici miei–

a tardi…

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