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The Gamble (Colorado Mountain, #1)

Kristen Ashley
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The Gamble (Colorado Mountain, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Kristen Ashley

The Gamble (Colorado Mountain, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

679

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Colorado • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Gamble by Kristen Ashley, Nina Sheridan, needing a break from her life, visits a Colorado mountain town. She unexpectedly ends up entangled in the life of Holden "Max" Maxwell, a rugged local with his own troubles. Together, they navigate personal challenges and the mysteries of the town.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

68,808 ratings

83%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Gamble by Kristen Ashley receives mixed reviews. Critics praise the engaging characters and immersive setting, contributing to a compelling romance novel. However, some note the length and sometimes slow pacing as drawbacks. The dynamic between the protagonists is often highlighted as a strong point, balancing the narrative despite occasional verbosity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Gamble (Colorado Mountain, #1)?

A reader who enjoys The Gamble by Kristen Ashley is likely a fan of contemporary romance with strong, independent heroines and rugged, protective heroes. Similar to fans of The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks or Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire, they appreciate emotionally intense, character-driven love stories with suspenseful twists.

4.4

68,808 ratings

83%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

679

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Colorado • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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