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The Gambler Wagers Her Baron by Christina McKnight

sassysmutlover's review

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5.0

I think this is my favorite in this series! A man of ice just needs a little melting and Payton is just the warm heart that can do. You know when children are involved that its going to be a fun time. I was hooked from the start with her in the closet and couldn't wait to see what she did. The spark between them will leave you breathless and so will the words between them at times. Theirs is an intense story from his heartbreak and protecting her to her gambling and the fight in her.

Payton has her eyes on a better path, but she just doesn't know the end is so close. She will win you over right away with how she doesn't hold back and loves the children. I loved when she realized that she had found the right path.

Damon is a shattered man that thinks he is protecting his kids and himself by being a man of ice. Don't be fooled by him at first because he will melt your heart once you hear his story and get to know him. I loved when he opened his heart again even if he didn't know it.

I can only imagine what these children will be like when they are older.

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dianed's review

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4.0

Many authors have told the tale of a lord who falls in love with his children's governess but Christina McKnight uses a little girl to move this story forward. The Baron in this case hasn't been able to get over the death of his wife four years earlier. He has distanced himself from his young children but when the new governess, Payton, manages to win over the children, Damon sees what he has been missing.
In addition to being a governess, Payton also gambles on the side in an effort to collect enough money to support herself. She is strong, independent and smart. The children are bright and funny (although they can be troublemakers at times).
In a story where death has cause so much hurt and pain, the characters are able to move beyond the pain to heal each other.
I received a free advanced copy of this book.
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