Cora Lee's Wager

<p><em><strong>Houston Texas 1882</strong></em></p><p>Cora Lee Walsh. The Angel of the Acre-Hell's Half Acre-never intended to be a professional gambler. But her wealthy grandmother hadn't wanted her and at fifteen she was abandoned by the Tucker family who'd taken her in as their ward. She had no other choice than to make vice her life. Now the eldest son of the Tucker family is on her doorstep asking for an audience.</p><p> </p><p>Graham Tucker loved Cora to distraction and when she ran away it destroyed him. Twelve years later he's been ordered by Iona Evans Cora's grandmother to bring Cora back to Houston. He'd rather chew glass. But Iona owns half his business and she's willing to sell her shares to him if he's successful. Graham takes the deal.</p><p> </p><p>When Cora and Graham meet again they both fight old feelings. And Graham finds himself across the betting table from her making a wager he can't afford to lose.</p><p> </p><p>But more threatens the pair and Cora finds herself needing Graham. Can she trust him? The young man who'd abandoned her? Or will she find herself a victim...again?</p>