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THE LUCKY LADY CASINO SHORT STORIES Series

He’s a lonely single dad who frequents the casino to escape his dreary life. She’s a full-time caregiver for her beloved mother and seeks a night of respite at a gaming house. In “The Big Gamble,” Jane Remington and John Murphy meet one Friday night while playing slot machines. At first, they don’t share personal information and know each other as Jane Doe and John Doe. Then they get close. But can a guy with too much responsibility as it is, and a woman who has already given up her freedom for another, find happiness together at The Lucky Lady Casino? Find out in Kathryn Shay’s poignant short story which takes place in this unusual setting.

BET ON IT, Book 2

She’s a young, bright-eyed nursing student, working at The Lucky Lady to pay her bills. He’s a jaded undercover cop, scoping out the casino for drug trafficking. Cara Romano has high hopes for her future and is optimistic in her daily life. While waitressing at The Lucky Lady, she meets Nick Lancaster, a grimy, homeless man who spends pennies on a bet, but frequents the casino regularly. Nick can’t believe Cara actually likes the personality he’s donned, but he’s more concerned when his investigation hits close to home for her. Nonetheless, these two are irresistibly drawn together until the explosive revelation shatters any hope of being together.

LUCKY ME, Book 3

She’s a high-profile New York model who wants to come home and be with her brother, who’s suffering from PTSD. He’s director of security at The Lucky Lady Casino, whose big nose and imposing height make him doomed to live his life alone. Stacey Steele loves spending time with Sammy, her twin, at The Lucky Lady Casino. When they befriend Cy Conklin, the big man with a gentle way, she wants to spend more time with him, too. Their lives become inextricably bound, and when Stacey wants a romantic relationship, he rebuffs her. Will Cy ever accept he’s good enough for Stacey, and will Stacey make some important decisions now that Cy is in her life?

ALL IN, Book 4

He’s everybody’s favorite bartender, but hides his inner turmoil. She’s a former doctor who’s looking for a different way of life. Eric Wolfe gave up a lucrative investment-broker career to get out of the rat race. Beth Sterling quit traditional medicine because red tape caused a patient to die. And abandoning their chosen professions isn’t the only thing they have in common. But can they ignore their considerable age difference and give into their white-hot attraction?

JACKPOT, Book 5

She’s the gorgeous Jackpot Lady who makes winners’ dreams come true. But underneath her veneer is a very troubled young woman. He’s a lonely firefighter who’s inexorably attracted to the lovely casino worker while still mourning the loss of his colleague and friend in a fire. Alyssa Smith is biding her time. All she has to do is finish her nursing courses and get her beloved son off to college and then she can leave her very troubled marriage. But when sexy firefighter Zach Deluca sets his sights on her, suddenly she wants more in her life—him! Readers will root for these two very likable people to have a happily-ever-after.

THE WINNING TICKET, Book 6

He’s the head cashier at The Lucky Lady Casino, supervising twenty-five people. She’s one of those cashiers, just trying to earn a living for her daughter and stay away from trouble. Trey Sutcliff finally took the plunge and ditched his boring accounting job to get on the administrative track at a casino. But when he meets Annie Evans, one of his employees, he’s attracted to her sweet ways and selfless manner. Annie feels the same about Trey. He’s the kindest man she’s ever known. Despite their best efforts to stay away from each other, their relationship grows. But how can they be together when the revelation of their feelings will get her fired from a job she desperately needs and simultaneously ruin his career? Fans will root for Trey and Annie and their desire to be together despite the impossible odds, even at The Lucky Lady.