The Big Gamble: Review

A few months ago I created my bookstagram account over on Instagram and in doing so I've found some amazing books to read and made some amazing friends! (You know who you are! ;) I actually follow the author of this newly released self published novel, The Big Gamble! For weeks I've seen little snippets of M. Andrews debut novel on her Instagram account that made me have to read this book and I wasn't disappointed!

The Big Gamble (Book 1 in the Gambling on Love Series) by M. Andrews:

Two years ago Brooke McCoy had it all. A successful writing career, a gorgeous fiancé and a beautiful New York penthouse apartment that overlooked Central Park. She was on top of the world. But that all came crashing down when she received a phone call that changed her life forever. 

After losing her fiancé Jake to an aneurysm, Brooke was still struggling with moving on. The overwhelming feeling of emptiness only growing bigger with her still living in the home she once shared with Jake. Ready to start afresh, Brooke decides to move to Seattle away from the only family she has left for a change of scenery, hoping this will be the change she needs to finally let go of her past and start living again. 

Brian Gamble is a cocky, womanizing cop from Seattle. After being burned by love once before, Brian now enjoys the sweeter things in life like blondes, redheads, and brunettes. Winning them over with his jaw droopingly good looks and charm, only to leave them in the wind the moment the condom hits the trash. But as much as he tries to deny it he wants more, and all the women in the world can’t fill the void that his ex left in his heart. 

But one fateful night Brooke and Brian’s worlds collide, sparking a hot game of cat and mouse leading them to question their theories on love. Can two people broken by love, find happiness again? And what happens when love becomes the ultimate gamble?

My Thoughts:

****4 1/2 Stars****

First off, I'd just like to congratulate M. Andrews on her novels release! This book just came out on October 27th!! Congratulations! It took me two days to read this wonderful Lyle book and now I am left waiting for book two which is due out sometime this winter! 

Brain Gamble... Oh my! He was definitely a charmer that's for sure! Plus, he was a cop so that adds to the swoon factor right there! I really liked how he had a lot more to him than just his job and his looks. Brian was a very sweet, kind character as the story went on and I commend M. ANDREWS FOR CREATING SUCH A WONDERFUL MALE CHARACTER. Woah there caps lock where did you come from! Ha! Guess my keyboard agreed! 

Brooke! I really liked Brooke from beginning towns throughout this novel. She had a very unique story. Brooke lost her fiancé Jake early on and the pain she carried with her was eveident on the pages. She was broken and lost without the love of her life so she decided to take a leap of faith and start over somewhere completely new! Cue Office Brian Gamble as the hot next door neighbor! 

In this novel these two people find each right when they need too, to find themselves again. This book made me laugh and swoon so much! I literally cracked up on the tacos and tequila chapter! (You have no idea what I am talking about, but you will, if you read this little gem of a novel!) 

This was a quick read that I didn't want to be end. M. Andrews has a solid debut on her hands! I can't wait to learn more about Lucky in the next book! If you're looking for a great read about true love and finding yourself with someone you love them this read is for you!