by Nora Roberts
First published 2020
Serena MacGregor abandons her wealthy family's world to work as a blackjack dealer aboard a cruise ship. She craves independence that money cannot purchase and hides her privileged background from fellow crew members. Her routine shifts when professional gambler Justin Blade sits at her table and places substantial bets. Justin guards his secrets carefully but finds himself drawn to Serena in ways that surprise him. As their attraction grows, both must decide whether to reveal their true selves. Serena faces a choice between the safety of her concealed identity and the possibility of genuine connection. Justin must determine if their bond represents the ultimate winning hand or another calculated risk. This romance launches the MacGregor family saga, exploring whether two people from different worlds can forge a future together when both are running from their pasts.
Genres: fiction, romance, adult-fiction, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: Cruise Ship
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
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