"Whatever Karen Black has written (from Code of Conduct to The Gamble) is amazing! Nothing's changed!"
--Tony Orlando, multi-nominated Grammy pop singer, including his 1973 hit, "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree."

The Gamble is a heart-pounding southwestern historical romance novel packed with adventure, excitement, intrigue, and suspense, where love becomes the greatest gamble of all by national and international best-selling author Karen Black.

Fiery Emily O'Connor yearns for true love, like her parents had, but is bound by duty. To save her family's ranch, she agrees to marry the brooding, rugged yet incredibly handsome Jake Reed, a stranger with dark secrets.

Haunted by a tragic loss, Jake's heart is locked away. Can Emily break through his emotional defenses and ignite a passion neither thought possible, or will she be denied the love of a husband she craves?

Their journey takes them on a dangerous 400-mile cattle drive, fraught with rattlesnakes, tornadoes, rustlers, betrayal, and kidnapping.

Once back at the Reed Cattle ranch, jealousy, murder plots, deceit, and dark secrets threaten Jake & Emily's fragile relationship. They must decide if their shared journey will end in heartbreak or redemption.

The Gamble is a slow-burn, closed-door historical romance novel. Perfect for those who crave a thrilling, heartwarming read with strong family values and a satisfying conclusion. No erotic sex, minor profanity.

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• Literature & FictionGenre FictionWesternsFrontier & Pioneer

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• Print Length: 294 Pages
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