The Irishman's Christmas Gamble: A Wager of Hearts Novella
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The Irishman's Christmas Gamble: A Wager of Hearts Novella

Paperback – December 5, 2016

Price
$6.99
Format
Paperback
Pages
140
Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1540572493
Dimensions
5.5 x 0.35 x 8.5 inches
Weight
6.6 ounces

Description

Nancy Herkness is the author of the award-winning Wager of Hearts and Whisper Horse series, published by Montlake Romance, as well as several other contemporary romance novels. She is a two-time nominee for the Romance Writers of America's RITA(R) award. Nancy is a member of Romance Writers of America, New Jersey Romance Writers, and Novelists, Inc. She has received many honors for her work, including the Book Buyers Best Top Pick, the New England Readers' Choice award, and the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award. She graduated from Princeton University with a degree in English literature and creative writing. A native of West Virginia, Nancy now lives in suburban New Jersey with her husband, two mismatched dogs, and an elderly cat. For more information about Nancy and her books, visit www.NancyHerkness.com.

Features & Highlights

  • A reclusive billionaire chocolatier and a sexy Irish soccer star share a grim past but can the magic of Christmas bring them love?Having risen out of the slums of Dublin to build a multinational gourmet chocolate business, Frances “Frankie” Hogan has settled for being respected, envied, and rich beyond belief…but never happy. She has built a secure home within the walls of the exclusive Bellwether Club, a place she established for self-made billionaires like herself. She’s convinced that nothing can ruffle the calm of her well-ordered, though lonely, world—until her past, in the form of Liam Keller, shows up at her door.European soccer sensation Liam Keller has carried a torch for Frankie since their years together in their hard-scrabble Irish neighborhood. Frankie was the one who fed his dreams and pushed him to reach for the elite level of his sport, even as she kept him at arm’s length. Their ambitions launched them in different directions, but now Liam finds himself in New York as a coach to an up-and-coming professional American soccer team.Liam’s feelings for Frankie have never faded, but their years apart have brought complications, including a secret that could drive Frankie away. Only a Christmas miracle can help Liam convince the woman he adores to finally gamble on love.

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Four Stars

Nice addition to finish the series.
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An Irish Gamble Pays Off

A heartwarming holiday read. I am happy to see a romance between middle-aged characters. Both Frances 'Frankie' Hogan and Liam Keller have a shared past in the slums of Dublin which tie them together forever. Both leave Dublin, and its horrors, in the dust by achieving their individual dreams...Frankie through the food industry and Liam through professional sports. Yet they have unfinished and unrequited personal business to address. This is a tear jerker and a tender saga of destined lovers.
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Lovely

How nice it was to get the background on Frankie. As she appears in the boys books and you wonder about her. Was lovely to catch up with the boys too.
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Five Stars

Love all of Nancy's books.........this is another good one.
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Holiday fun reading!

Nancy Herkness presents us with a perfect holiday read--short, sweet, and full of holiday fun (plus plenty of the Irish slant). It was a quick-paced, fun to read book that left me feeling good. Well done!