Trotter never comes out ahead at the racetrack. But maybe that’s because his lucky day is still just around the corner. One day, to the surprise of his down-and-out buddies, Trotter’s luck changes, and he finds himself in the boxes with the VIPs. But should he quit while he’s ahead? Or should he… LET IT RIDE.

"McFetridge channels Elmore Leonard at the height of his powers, with dialogue Quentin Tarantino would kill for."—Ken Bruen The author of two critically acclaimed Canadian crime novels, with Let It Ride John McFetridge takes us deep inside the gray zone that exists between the Canadian/American border, delivering all the up to the minute twists and edgy action of an episode of The Wire. Vernard ‘Get' McGetty is back from serving in Afghanistan, back dealing drugs in Detroit and looking to move up with his buddy JT, a guy he met in Kandahar who also happens to be the leader of the Saints of Hell—a notorious Ontario biker gang currently in the process of taking over all North of the border drug traffic. Commuting weekly across the line into the center of JT's high flying empire, Get hooks up with Sunitha, a decidedly independent woman who's gone from working seedy massage parlors to robbing them at gunpoint—and has dreams of a much bigger score: taking the Saints for the millions they have stashed in gold bars. Meanwhile, the Toronto cops have the Saints under a microscope. Detectives Price and McKeon are getting nowhere with a double drive-by killing on the Gardiner Expressway—a husband and wife returning from a swingers party—and the investigation keeps leading back to the Saints...

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author VIVIAN AREND. ~~ He’s her rock in the midst of the storm When Maggie Ward’s world is shattered by sudden tragedy, the only person who makes her days bearable is Clay Thompson. Protective and caring, he’s everything she could ask for in a friend. But when Maggie starts longing for more than friendship, it’ll take a little heated seduction to convince this stubborn mechanic she’s ready to start living again. She’s his heart, whether he knows it or not Tough guy Clay is good at taking care of others. It’s what he does. But when the one woman he’s always desired needs him to take care of her, he’s faced with a new challenge. Suddenly it’s not just responsibility driving him, but a wild desire to make Maggie his. Following his heart might get him the girl…but it could also mean sacrificing the family he’s held together for years. Keywords: Canadian Author, blue collar, contemporary, small town Canada For readers who enjoy: Jennifer Ryan, Joan Johnston, Kate Pearce, Linda Lael Miller, Lindsay McKenna, Diana Palmer, Maisey Yates, Vicki Lewis Thompson, Lorelei James.

Working as a Keno girl in a Vegas casino, Jordan Brenner took her bets off the sex table ages ago. And all the hot flyboys in the world won't make a difference—until Major Cole Jackson sends Jordan's thoughts and hormones into wicked places indeed…. What Jordan doesn't know is that Cole made a deal with his buddies: get some hot-'n'-heavy action from the Keno girl, or pay up! But Cole doesn't need an incentive. Every time he looks at Jordan's lips (or any part of her body, for that matter), he's immediately aware that something is up—and it isn't his ante! It looks as if Cole won't lose just his shirt. He'll lose all control, too!

Prequel in the Casino Nights Series

Since its introduction in 1993, Let it Ride has spread rapidly and is now the most popular table game behind blackjack and craps. Let it Ride is essentially a five-card stud poker with the fun option that allows players not only to pull back bets if they don't like their cards, but to win very large jackpots if they get a big hand. Mason shows players the secrets of top percentage play, three- and four-card playing strategies, plus the advanced strategies that show you how to do better than the generally accepted odds. Lots of practical examples make learning easy and fun. 112 pages

Newly revised and updated, this book shows you how to play and win at two of the hottest new casino games. In the Caribbean stud section, Cardoza shows you how to use all betting options, increase bonus and progressive payouts, when to double, and the best playing strategies. There are also tables showing the odds of pat hands, automatic winners, and for calculating correct payouts. In the Let it Ride section, You'll learn the secrets of top percentage play, three- and four-card playing strategies, how to qualify and win multimillion dollar tournaments, and more. An essential book for fans of these games. 136 pages

Fifteen, chapters outline the rules of play, players options, payout schedules, overall house odds, plus the best winning strategies. In Caribbean stud, the object of the game is to have an original poker hand without drawing cards to beat the dealer. Let it Ride is essentially a five-card stud poker game with high tournament bonus payments. These games are especially popular because they are easy to play, and offer you the familiarity of table games with the possibilities of million-dollar jackpots! 64 pages

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