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Win a print copy of\u00a0MY ONCE AND FUTURE DUKE,<\/strong>\u00a0the first book in\u00a0Caroline Linden’s<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>The Wagers of Sin<\/em>\u00a0series. Entering is as easy as leaving a comment. Winner will be listed here. Good luck!<\/p>\n

UPDATE\u00a0<\/strong>(3\/8):<\/strong>\u00a0The winner is TERRI PULLARA<\/b><\/p>\n

Congrats, Terri! Please email me at\u00a0contact at smittenbybooks dot com<\/strong>\u00a0with your snail mail address to collect your book. Also, don\u2019t forget to include the title in your email.\u00a0You have 3 weeks claim your prize.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What happens at the infamous Vega Club . . .<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Sophie Campbell is determined to be mistress of her own fate. Surviving on her skill at cards, she never risks what she can\u2019t afford to lose. Yet when the Duke of Ware proposes a scandalous wager that\u2019s too extravagant to refuse, she can\u2019t resist. If she wins, she\u2019ll get five thousand pounds, enough to secure her independence forever.<\/span><\/p>

Stays at the Vega Club . . .<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Jack Lindeville, Duke of Ware, tells himself he\u2019s at the Vega Club merely to save his reckless brother from losing everything, but he knows it\u2019s a lie. He can\u2019t keep his eyes off Sophie, and to get her he breaks his ironclad rule against gambling. If he wins, he wants\u00a0her<\/em>\u2014for a week.<\/span><\/p>

Until now.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>

A week with Jack could ruin what\u2019s left of Sophie\u2019s reputation. It might even cost her her heart. But when it comes to love, all bets are off . . .<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Feb 27, 2018
Series:<\/strong>\u00a0The Wagers of Sin
<\/em>Book:<\/strong>\u00a01
Heat Level:<\/strong>\u00a0Sensual
Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0HarperCollins
Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Avon Books
Price:<\/strong>\u00a0$5.99<\/p>

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I love the start of a new series! I enjoy the introduction of new characters and the anticipation of stories yet to come. I have had the pleasure of reading a few of Ms. Linden\u2019s books over the years so this series was a must for me, specifically because as one of her older characters finally gets his book and finds his love\u2026 and in a most scandalous way. No previous reading is needed, however, just enjoy the start of this fresh new series as I have.<\/p>

Jack Lindeville, Duke of Ware<\/strong>, has had just about enough of the demands of his family and friends. He was once a carefree, happy man until the weight of his responsibilities took all the joy from his life. Bailing out his gambling-addicted brother was the last thing he wanted to be doing at the Vega club until he spots the lovely Ms. Campbell and his whole world shifts upside down. He wants her any way he can get her\u2026 even if it involves losing his heart along with his money.<\/p>

Sophie Campbell<\/strong> wants to live life on her own terms and has the drive to shape her future as she sees fit. She wants money to attract a suitable husband, settle down and have the family she has always dreamed of and she is willing to do whatever it take to make that happen. Entering a scandalous wager with the Duke of Ware might be a means to an end but can she win without losing her heart to the wrong type of man.<\/p>

This book is absolutely perfect for someone who enjoys strong characters and a lot of sensual tension. Jack is brooding and aloof but shows hints of his vulnerability throughout the book. I like my hero\u2019s to have backstory to explain their unique personalities and I found Jack\u2019s story to be genuine and if anything, made him more attractive to me. I love seeing a character bloom and develop and I truly enjoyed his journey into the light with Sophie at his side.<\/p>

Sophie is my kind of heroine so I was attracted to her immediately. I dislike women who settle too quickly for the cards life has dealt them (you will appreciate the card game analogy once you read the book) so I was so happy to see her strength and determination to make a better life for herself. The attraction between Jack and Sophie is palpable from the moment they set eyes on each other, even I neither of them will admit it, even to themselves.\u00a0 Ms. Linden does a great job of building the attraction and the sensual tension which kept me turning pages deep into the night. I felt connected to both characters and to some of the secondary characters – who will totally be getting their own stories in books to come – which is rare for me lately. I was so happy to close this book with a smile on my face and true anticipation for the next one in the series.<\/p>

I had a few issues with some of the plot elements that made me want to give both Jack and Sophie a smack on the head once or twice but the author clears up any issues or misunderstandings quickly and they didn\u2019t really take away from my enjoyment of the book\u2026 maybe just a little. Overall, this book is absolutely worth the read and I think I will add this one to my Read Again shelf for a rainy day.<\/p>

~ Danielle<\/em><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Surviving on her skill at cards, she never risks what she can\u2019t afford to lose. Yet when the Duke of Ware proposes a scandalous wager that\u2019s too extravagant to refuse, she can\u2019t resist. If she wins, she\u2019ll get five thousand pounds, enough to secure her independence forever.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><em>Stays at the Vega Club . . .<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Jack Lindeville, Duke of Ware, tells himself he\u2019s at the Vega Club merely to save his reckless brother from losing everything, but he knows it\u2019s a lie. He can\u2019t keep his eyes off Sophie, and to get her he breaks his ironclad rule against gambling. If he wins, he wants\u00a0<em>her<\/em>\u2014for a week.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><em>Until now.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A week with Jack could ruin what\u2019s left of Sophie\u2019s reputation. It might even cost her her heart. But when it comes to love, all bets are off . . .<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3_5-hearts.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"44\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Feb 27, 2018<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>The Wagers of Sin<br \/><\/em><strong>Book:<\/strong>\u00a01<br \/><strong>Heat Level:<\/strong>\u00a0Sensual<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0HarperCollins<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Avon Books<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong>\u00a0$5.99<\/p><hr \/><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I love the start of a new series! I enjoy the introduction of new characters and the anticipation of stories yet to come. I have had the pleasure of reading a few of Ms. Linden\u2019s books over the years so this series was a must for me, specifically because as one of her older characters finally gets his book and finds his love\u2026 and in a most scandalous way. No previous reading is needed, however, just enjoy the start of this fresh new series as I have.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Jack Lindeville, Duke of Ware<\/strong>, has had just about enough of the demands of his family and friends. He was once a carefree, happy man until the weight of his responsibilities took all the joy from his life. Bailing out his gambling-addicted brother was the last thing he wanted to be doing at the Vega club until he spots the lovely Ms. Campbell and his whole world shifts upside down. He wants her any way he can get her\u2026 even if it involves losing his heart along with his money.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Sophie Campbell<\/strong> wants to live life on her own terms and has the drive to shape her future as she sees fit. She wants money to attract a suitable husband, settle down and have the family she has always dreamed of and she is willing to do whatever it take to make that happen. Entering a scandalous wager with the Duke of Ware might be a means to an end but can she win without losing her heart to the wrong type of man.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This book is absolutely perfect for someone who enjoys strong characters and a lot of sensual tension. Jack is brooding and aloof but shows hints of his vulnerability throughout the book. I like my hero\u2019s to have backstory to explain their unique personalities and I found Jack\u2019s story to be genuine and if anything, made him more attractive to me. I love seeing a character bloom and develop and I truly enjoyed his journey into the light with Sophie at his side.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sophie is my kind of heroine so I was attracted to her immediately. I dislike women who settle too quickly for the cards life has dealt them (you will appreciate the card game analogy once you read the book) so I was so happy to see her strength and determination to make a better life for herself. The attraction between Jack and Sophie is palpable from the moment they set eyes on each other, even I neither of them will admit it, even to themselves.\u00a0 Ms. Linden does a great job of building the attraction and the sensual tension which kept me turning pages deep into the night. I felt connected to both characters and to some of the secondary characters - who will totally be getting their own stories in books to come - which is rare for me lately. I was so happy to close this book with a smile on my face and true anticipation for the next one in the series.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I had a few issues with some of the plot elements that made me want to give both Jack and Sophie a smack on the head once or twice but the author clears up any issues or misunderstandings quickly and they didn\u2019t really take away from my enjoyment of the book\u2026 maybe just a little. Overall, this book is absolutely worth the read and I think I will add this one to my Read Again shelf for a rainy day.<\/p><p><em>~ Danielle<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2F1NFJd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/geo.itunes.apple.com\/us\/book\/my-once-and-future-duke\/id1229855654?mt=11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iBooks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/my-once-and-future-duke-caroline-linden\/1127091484?ean=9780062672933#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&N<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/my-once-and-future-duke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kobo<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Caroline_Linden_My_Once_and_Future_Duke?id=O5IlDwAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20548","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20548"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20548\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20548"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}