The Gambler Wagers Her Baron

Craven House, Book 4

By: Christina McKnight

Narrated by: Claire Nicholls

When happily-ever-after is the name of the game, gamblers must risk it all in this emotional conclusion to Christina McKnight's best-selling Craven House series.

Wagers go awry

Payton Samuels has always known she wants more out of life than being the youngest daughter of the ton's most disreputable family. While her siblings are content to bet their future happiness on marriage, Payton learned early on from her mother that love is fleeting and leads only to disappointment. She's got a different plan: She'll work as a governess for Baron Ashford's children, but only long enough to win her fortune at one of his infamous masked gaming parties. When she loses big, Payton sees her chance at an independent life go up in flames - until Lord Ashford surprises her by paying her debts.

When love is in the cards

Since the tragic death of his wife, Damon Kinder, Lord Ashford, has been a man made of ice. His determination to never be hurt by love again runs so deep that he can't even connect with his children. When they quickly take to Payton, he thinks he's found a solution: She'll give them the affection and support he can't. As he spends more time around Payton, his heart begins to defrost, and he can't stop thinking about the captivating governess.

But every seasoned gambler knows that eventually, luck runs out. Can two souls so burned by past loves forge a new future together?

©2018 Christina McKnight (P)2018 Christina McKnight

very good

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall

Craven House Series!

The Gambler Wagers Her Baron (Craven House, Book 4) is the first book in this series that I have listened too. This regency romance is a sure bet. This entertaining listen brought compelling characters and suspense drizzling through the pages. I only wish i was able to listen to the other books in order. The epilogue was the crème de la crème.

Claire Nichols did a remarkable performance narrating this story. Her tone fit the regency era and the characters background. It as like being transported back in history. Well done.

why peyton???

I didn't like Peyton because of her foolishness and brash actions-gamblimg and running out on her debt and them her resignation. Damon was tio nice with principles and standards and she seemed more like a rash unprincipled woman. She did help Damon see a future, but otherwise her actions were stealthy and iff putting. What about honesty and integrity??? I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest review. The narrator was okay.

Narration is boring

This was my least favorite of the series. I had to speed up the tempo of the narration since it kept putting me to sleep.