The Last Gamble
Anabelle Bryant
As one of the owners of London’s most infamous and scandalous gambling hall, The Underworld, Luke Reese looks like a man who has it all.But underneath his swagger lies a pain which no amount of liquor, women or card games can ease. Because, nine months ago, Luke’s son was stolen by his half-brother, Lord Dursley.Luke knows the agony of growing up without a family, and he will not allow his son to suffer the same fate. So when evidence leads him to Coventry and a mysterious governess named Georgina, Luke doesn’t hesitate in tracking her down.But nothing is ever as simple as it seems in the London ton. And soon, Luke is facing his most dangerous gamble yet.Dare he risk losing his heart to find his son?
As one of the owners of London’s most infamous and scandalous gambling hall, The Underworld, Luke Reese looks like a man who has it all.
But underneath his swagger lies a pain which no amount of liquor, women or card games can ease. Because, nine months ago, Luke’s son was stolen by his half-brother, Lord Dursley.
Luke knows the agony of growing up without a family, and he will not allow his son to suffer the same fate. So when evidence leads him to Coventry and a mysterious governess named Georgina, Luke doesn’t hesitate in tracking her down.
But nothing is ever as simple as it seems in the London ton. And soon, Luke is facing his most dangerous gamble yet.
Dare he risk losing his heart to find his son?
The Last Gamble
Anabelle Bryant
ONE PLACE. MANY STORIES
Contents
Cover (#u33a19e4d-b9d3-59f0-9f04-e8552401a2ae)
Blurb (#u157590ba-50bc-54b1-862d-b0ae78f10334)
Title Page (#ufe2f6138-fe06-5b65-ad2a-88ec72553733)
Author Bio (#u78e0d916-7743-5032-b5d4-a211aaa0b234)
Acknowledgements (#ulink_76ee158d-3b2d-506a-8e9e-cde7402ef85f)
Dedication (#ulink_d51c8f45-a372-53ed-b71f-e4838cebddcf)
Chapter One (#ulink_aaffcfe9-0c30-56e6-9496-8e3e8ac7ae39)
Chapter Two (#ulink_2130989e-dad4-52ab-a645-c0313aa01fe4)
Chapter Three (#ulink_0242bcf2-f621-597a-a88d-a82d26b13433)
Chapter Four (#ulink_eed47eca-f194-505d-ac3e-87ab5d248d11)
Chapter Five (#ulink_51099a00-d4c8-5f9a-8c49-c66aae0b3ee4)
Chapter Six (#ulink_20dcf4a0-191a-5d72-bdf9-ed18cf402144)
Chapter Seven (#ulink_5a921cdc-6dec-550a-96da-59e626c86fb1)
Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)
Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)
Chapter Ten (#litres_trial_promo)
Chapter Eleven (#litres_trial_promo)
Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)
Chapter Thirteen (#litres_trial_promo)
Chapter Fourteen (#litres_trial_promo)
Chapter Fifteen (#litres_trial_promo)
Chapter Sixteen (#litres_trial_promo)
Chapter Seventeen (#litres_trial_promo)
Chapter Eighteen (#litres_trial_promo)
Chapter Nineteen (#litres_trial_promo)
Chapter Twenty (#litres_trial_promo)
Chapter Twenty-One (#litres_trial_promo)
Chapter Twenty-Two (#litres_trial_promo)
Chapter Twenty-Three (#litres_trial_promo)
Chapter Twenty-Four (#litres_trial_promo)
Chapter Twenty-Five (#litres_trial_promo)
Epilogue (#litres_trial_promo)
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Copyright (#litres_trial_promo)
ANABELLE BRYANT is happy to grab her suitcase if it ensures a new adventure. Anabelle finds endless inspiration in travel, especially imaginary jaunts into romantic Regency England, a far cry from her home in New Jersey. Instead, her characters live out her daydreams, because really, who wouldn’t want to dance with a handsome duke or kiss a wicked earl? A firm believer in romance, Anabelle knows sometimes life doesn’t provide a happily ever after, but her novels always do. Visit her website at AnabelleBryant.com (https://www.AnabelleBryant.com)
[Acknowledgements] (#ulink_7397ba70-5216-5583-82f0-cab1e15252d3)
Having a novel published is a dream come true. Having my tenth novel published is a milestone achievement. I have only gratitude for this generous opportunity. My sincere thanks to Clio Cornish, editor, for her smart direction and belief in my work, to the entire team at HQ Digital and HarperCollins, as well as the copy editors, cover artists, reviewers and most of all, readers.
I’ve always had an active imagination. Being able to take a daydream and offer it a life of its own, shared in the form of historical romance, is a precious gift. Thank you!