The Gamblers Series by Sarah Curtis

River Kingston has a problem, and his name is Royal.  Her brother owes one-hundred grand to the mob, and River feels it’s her responsibility to help him. The daughter of a renowned poker player, River does the only thing she knows how to do to win that much money... She hits the tables. Headed to Eden Island, home of the most elite poker tournament, The Omega One, River runs into--literally--the man from her teenage fantasies. Now she has another problem, and his name is Alec Throne... moreRiver Kingston has a problem, and his name is Royal.  Her brother owes one-hundred grand to the mob, and River feels it’s her responsibility to help him. The daughter of a renowned poker player, River does the only thing she knows how to do to win that much money... She hits the tables. Headed to Eden Island, home of the most elite poker tournament, The Omega One, River runs into--literally--the man from her teenage fantasies. Now she has another problem, and his name is Alec Throne.  Because after the famous poker star catches her from falling, he decides he's never letting her go. And, as River soon discovers, when Alec Throne sets his mind to something… He's all-in. ***This is a full-length novel with no cliffhanger. It is part of a series, but each book is a stand-alone centering on new main characters. This is a steamy contemporary romance. Due to sex and language, it is recommended for persons over 18.*** HEA *** less

Bad Beat:  A hand in which a player with strong cards is unexpectedly beaten by a lucky draw. Nico Conti has never regretted joining the family business. Through hard work, loyalty, ruthlessness, and dedication, he earned his rank as Capo and his army of soldiers.   With the life he leads, a good woman is not in the cards—until one comes along and turns his world upside down. Olivia Miller’s childhood was anything but conventional... moreBad Beat:  A hand in which a player with strong cards is unexpectedly beaten by a lucky draw. Nico Conti has never regretted joining the family business. Through hard work, loyalty, ruthlessness, and dedication, he earned his rank as Capo and his army of soldiers.   With the life he leads, a good woman is not in the cards—until one comes along and turns his world upside down. Olivia Miller’s childhood was anything but conventional.  Raised in a brothel, her mother protected Olivia from that life until she became sick.  Now Olivia must be the protector. Taken as collateral by Nico Conti in a business dispute between families, Olivia is desperate to get home—until Nico makes her an offer she can’t refuse. Or can she? Because to save the one she loves most, Olivia will need to ignore the sacrifices made for her and barter herself to the man who holds her future in his hands. Author's note: This is a full-length, steamy, contemporary romance novel without a cliffhanger. It is part of a series, but each book is a stand-alone centering on new main characters. Due to sex, language, and violence it is recommended for persons over 18.*** HEA *** less

Full house: a pair plus a three of a kind. Having grown up surrounded by celebrities, Victoria Lee wasn't one to have her head turned by a famous movie star. That changed when she landed her first big break starring alongside Hollywood’s most sought-after leading man, Nathan Reed. With his sexy good looks, take-charge personality, and hidden charm, Victoria hadn’t stood a chance... moreFull house: a pair plus a three of a kind. Having grown up surrounded by celebrities, Victoria Lee wasn't one to have her head turned by a famous movie star. That changed when she landed her first big break starring alongside Hollywood’s most sought-after leading man, Nathan Reed. With his sexy good looks, take-charge personality, and hidden charm, Victoria hadn’t stood a chance. And all too soon, their on-screen romance turned into a real-life love story—juicy enough to have social media exploding and land Victoria and Nate on the covers of tabloid magazines. But the media outlets weren’t the only ones paying attention. And not everyone was happy for them. Author's note: This is a full-length, steamy, contemporary romance novel without a cliffhanger. It is part of a series, but each book is a stand-alone centering on new main characters. Due to sex, language, and violence it is recommended for persons over 18.*** HEA *** less

Tammy Reed thought she was through with her a**hole ex.  But when he brings trouble knocking at her door, she doesn't call her brother, mega movie star Nathan Reed.  She calls his friend Jake Carter, the sexy PI who'd fixed her troubles once before. Only things are a bit different this time.   And in between a bar brawl, surveillance snacks, and a little drive-thru flirting, Jake has no trouble showing Tammy exactly how different they are... moreTammy Reed thought she was through with her a**hole ex.  But when he brings trouble knocking at her door, she doesn't call her brother, mega movie star Nathan Reed.  She calls his friend Jake Carter, the sexy PI who'd fixed her troubles once before. Only things are a bit different this time.   And in between a bar brawl, surveillance snacks, and a little drive-thru flirting, Jake has no trouble showing Tammy exactly how different they are. As a former navy SEAL, Jake specializes in securing the odds, and the stakes for him have never been higher. He's done waiting for Tammy. It's time for him to lay claim to what's his. And failure is not an option. This novella is part of the Gamblers series but can be read as a standalone. Due to sex and language, it is recommended for persons over 18. **HEA** less