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Author: Emery Lee | Website
Emery Lee is a lifelong equestrienne and history buff who loves nothing more than a romantic story that also provides food for the intellect.
Her debut novel THE HIGHEST STAKES is an epic tale of star-cross lovers set in the high stakes world of 18th century horse racing. In FORTUNE’S SON, Emery spins a web of drama, passion, and deceit deep in the world of high stakes gaming.
She currently resides in NE Georgia with her husband of twenty-eight years, two sons, a little dog with a big attitude, and her two horses.
She is represented by Nicole Resciniti of The Seymour Agency and is a member of the Historical Novel Society, Romance Writers of America, Georgia Romance Writers, and is the group moderator for Goodreads Romantic Historical Fiction Lovers.
Published Works & Book Reviews
Fortune's Son
Love is the ultimate gamble...
Seasoned gambler Philip Drake knows every trick and uses most of them. After years of infamy, he's ready to accept the mantle of respectability with his earldom-- until a devastating racing loss and the threat of debtors' prison force Philip right back into his gaming ways...
Susannah, Lady Messingham, is a woman with a past who refuses to belong to any man again. But Philip's skill catches her eye and she persuades him to teach her how to win at the tables. Their new partnership turns into an exhilarating high-stakes game that entangles them in terrifying risk and unimaginable rewards...
Immerse yourself in the risky side of Georgian England with a pair of lovers who aren't afraid to risk it all on a toss of the dice...
Reviewer: Mandy
Review: Dec 26, 2011
Genre(s): Historical Romance
Philip has had some difficult times, but he's still an honorable man. As Susannah spots him gambling, she sees a possible way to turn her debt around. Maybe she can get Philip to teach her how to gamble and win.but he may not be so easily manipulated.
Fortune's Son is an excellent historical romance you won't want to put down! Ms. Lee will pique your interest immediately and keep it right to the very end.