She's a gamble he's willing to take. When world-class poker player Patrick Tyler meets his match, Tahlia, in an underground game, he's immediately drawn to her swift talent and striking beauty. But it's not long after their meeting that she mysteriously disappears. With nothing but a bloody crime scene as a clue to her whereabouts, she's presumed dead. Or so he thought... A chance encounter changes everything. Alone, afraid, and homeless, Tahlia needs Patrick now more than ever. Feeling compelled to help, he throws her a much-needed lifeline-a lady's choice card game. When Tahlia's family finds out Patrick's plans, they will stop at nothing to get their hands on her. Will Tahlia be able to protect him from her family or will this game of high stakes end in the most devastating loss? Billionaire Alpha male He falls first Woman in Danger / On the Run Evil Family drama / Stalkers High Stakes Poker Players Faked Death Inexperienced Heroine STEM Heroine No Cheating Hero owns a hotel chain Standalone See why Penelope Ward and Nicole Snow fans can't get enough of this contemporary romance series! Scroll up to one-click to continue the obsession today!