Series:
Gambler's Daughters (Book 3)
From the moment the enigmatic Mr. Steele "almost"
kissed her on a Dublin street, her world was forever altered. He commands the
respect of rogues and nobles alike... and Gwendolyn owes him a favor.
She believes he owes her a kiss.
Beckett is a lone wolf. However, he needs Gwendolyn to
discover the secrets of his past. He has no choice but to seek her help -- even
though she threatens the walls he has carefully erected around his heart.
He doesn't need a woman in his life; she knows he can't
live without her.
Together, they must navigate a world of deception, where
love defies the odds and secrets threaten to unravel everything they hold dear.
Will they find a future together, or will the past tear them apart?
Good conclusion to the
Gambler's Daughters series. I've
looked forward to Gwendolyn and Beck's story since their first meeting at a
Dublin gambling hell. Ever since that first meeting and the kiss that almost
happened, Gwendolyn has known he is the man she wants. Those feelings grow with
every encounter over the first two books in the series.
Many people respect Beckett, from members of London's
underbelly to the highest echelons. I'm still not sure exactly what he does, other
than help people solve problems. This frequently involves them owing him
favors, which he then calls in when needed for future activities. Gwendolyn is
one of those who owes him.
The book opens as Beck investigates a personal mystery.
The opening line, "He'd asked for the oldest whore in the house," was
a unique hook to pull me into the story. Beck is a man searching for the truth
about his past. A wartime injury stirred up long-buried memories, and he is
determined to discover the truth. To do that, he needs Gwendolyn's help.
Gwendolyn is happy to help, but she intends more involvement
than Beck is willing to accept. She is a strong-willed woman who knows what she
wants and isn't afraid to go after it. I loved their interactions as Beck
attempts to keep her safe, and Gwendolyn fights to help the man she loves. I
enjoyed seeing how she chips away at his "go it alone" attitude by
refusing to step back. Her understanding and support also crumble the walls he
had around his heart, and he begins to believe that he might be worthy of her
love. My heart broke for him and the past he uncovered.
I enjoyed watching their relationship develop. Gwendolyn
knows her feelings from the start, but getting Beck to admit his was an uphill
battle. She never gives up on him, and I had to laugh at some of the situations
she took advantage of to chip away at his objections. Beckett fights hard
against his feelings, but he's no match for her unconditional love and
determination. A dangerous situation forces him to finally accept his feelings
and stop pushing her away. I loved the ending and the surprise he had for her.
The mystery of Beckett's past intrigued me and kept me
turning the pages. The twists and turns of his investigation kept me guessing
at the whole truth. I figured out parts of it, but others took me by surprise.
There were some nail-biter moments involving those who intended to make sure
their secrets stayed buried, but the teamwork of Beckett and Gwendolyn brought
them through safely. The resolution surprised me a bit, but I can see why they
made the choice they did.
Though this book is the last of this series, I believe, I
would like to see a book with Lord Elliston as its hero. He was a young man who
exhibited some intriguing character growth throughout the book, and I would
like to see where it leads.
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