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Summary: A great read!
Review: "The Winning Hand" is a highly enjoyable book, and reunites readers with one of Nora Roberts' most beloved families, The MacGregors. This is a quick read, but it still contains well thought out and lovable characters, an interesting storyline and setting, and of course, a wonderfully satisfying visit with some of our favourite characters from previous books.
When Darcy Wallace arrives in Las Vegas, things just aren't going her way. She's down to her last few dollars when she happens upon The Comanche, a huge hotel/casino, and takes her chances on the pull of a slot machine. Suddenly, Darcy finds herself the winner of nearly two million dollars. Mac, son of Serena and Justin from "Playing the Odds", runs the Vegas Comanche, and the innocent Darcy finds this handsome gambler irresistible. Mac can't stop thinking about Darcy either, and berates himself for even thinking about taking advantage of this sweet and lonely fairy of a woman. But their feelings are too strong to deny and Darcy and Mac begin a whirlwind romance.
It is wonderful to watch Darcy grow as a person and gain confidence as the book progresses. She will surely win readers' hearts. We also get to see lots of Serena and Justin, as well as The MacGregor himself!
This book contains an enjoyable, if slightly predictable romance, and characters who all readers will love. It is perfect for curling up by the fire on rainy days or lounging on the beach on sunny ones. I highly recommend this book for those times when you just need to take a break from reality and visit some good friends!
Rating:
Summary: A great read!
Review: "The Winning Hand" is a highly enjoyable book, and reunites readers with one of Nora Roberts' most beloved families, The MacGregors. This is a quick read, but it still contains well thought out and lovable characters, an interesting storyline and setting, and of course, a wonderfully satisfying visit with some of our favourite characters from previous books.
When Darcy Wallace arrives in Las Vegas, things just aren't going her way. She's down to her last few dollars when she happens upon The Comanche, a huge hotel/casino, and takes her chances on the pull of a slot machine. Suddenly, Darcy finds herself the winner of nearly two million dollars. Mac, son of Serena and Justin from "Playing the Odds", runs the Vegas Comanche, and the innocent Darcy finds this handsome gambler irresistible. Mac can't stop thinking about Darcy either, and berates himself for even thinking about taking advantage of this sweet and lonely fairy of a woman. But their feelings are too strong to deny and Darcy and Mac begin a whirlwind romance.
It is wonderful to watch Darcy grow as a person and gain confidence as the book progresses. She will surely win readers' hearts. We also get to see lots of Serena and Justin, as well as The MacGregor himself!
This book contains an enjoyable, if slightly predictable romance, and characters who all readers will love. It is perfect for curling up by the fire on rainy days or lounging on the beach on sunny ones. I highly recommend this book for those times when you just need to take a break from reality and visit some good friends!
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Summary: I Love the McGregor Series!!!
Review: Another great Nora Roberts story. Poor Darcy walks away from her overbearing fiance and not only wins at the slot machine, but wins an even large hand ---- "Mac" McGregor. Great story.
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Summary: I Love the McGregor Series!!!
Review: Another great Nora Roberts story. Poor Darcy walks away from her overbearing fiance and not only wins at the slot machine, but wins an even large hand ---- "Mac" McGregor. Great story.
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Summary: Gambling on love
Review: Darcy Wallace leaves behind the things which have made her life boring and predictable to seek adventure and excitment. When she reaches Las Vegas, she finds more than she bargained for, and before she knows it a slot machine has made her a millionaire. She meets the owner of the casino, Robert MacGregor Blake and soon they are in love. Neither one of them is willing to admit it, though, and Mac is not sure that he's ready for a permanent relationship. They go through the usual withdrawal in their relationship, which is a Nora Roberts trademark, but this only convinces them of their love for one another. Climb aboard for another adventure in the life and loves of the MacGregor Clan, complete with Daniel, the interfering but always well-meaning grandfather.
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Summary: A continuation of the Macgregor family
Review: Fans of Nora Robert's Macgregor series will not be disappointed. This is Mac Blade's story- the son of Serena Macgregor and Justin Blade (don't forget to read their story). Darcy Wallace is a librarian running away from her small town life and marriage to a local bully. She ends up in Vegas- penniless, homeless and like a fairy tale, ends up winning almost 2 million dollars w/ the last of her money.
Darcy is very likable and her naivete in Vegas bring's out the hero's protective instincts- shielding her from the press, her ex-fiance, and people who would take advantage of her new found wealth. It is a predictable love story, but i thought that was the charm- the two characters (esp Mac) struggle through their feelings, their differences and end up together.
It was nice to bring back old favorites -Serena, Justin, and of course, Daniel Macgregor himself. His matchmaking attempts are so funny and the basis of this series. However, even if you have never read any of the Macgregor books- this one can stand alone. Its a must read!
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Summary: predictable, but still enjoyable
Review: I agree with the reviewers who say that this book is predictable. Darcy, a woman who wants to be a published author and is running away from a man she doesn't want to marry, ends up in Vegas. With nearly the last of her money, she wins the jackpot on a slot machine and later ends up falling in love with the owner of the casino. It's definitely meant to be a feel-good story - nothing bad could possibly happen to Darcy. She's a very meek sort of person, and, in spite of what Darcy often says, I would agree with the hero of this book, Mac, that she is also pretty naive. However, she does develop more of a backbone as the book progresses. If you're in the mood for something sweet and not too complicated, I recommend this book.
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Summary: A Great Read!
Review: The latest in the MacGregors does not disappoint. Nora Roberts tells the story of a down on her luck girl who decides to take a different direction in her life. Darcy winds up in Las Vegas and one lucky pull on a slot machine makes her a millionaire. Darcy's money allows her to experience a life she has never dreamed of before complete with georgous casino owner Mac MacGregor. But is this innocent young girls ready to pick up and leave Kansas? Find out read, The Winning Hand. A great place place to start reading about the MacGregors - it's a stand alone book but it also gives you a look at how old favorites such as The MacGregor, Serena and Justin are getting along.
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Summary: Love it
Review: This book was good but slightly predictable. I enjoy all of Roberts' books, however, this was not my favorite.
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Summary: Charming
Review: This is a fun story about a young woman who couldn't get a break at home and finds that her bad luck is holding out on her trek to Las Vegas. Broke and alone, Darcy Wallace takes a chance on a big money slot machine and wins over a million dollars.I enjoyed reading about Darcy's enjoyment of all the things she'd missed up to that point and the way she unexpectedly finds herself and the life she's always wanted. I also enjoyed reading about the participation of the MacGregors in Darcy's new life. Darcy and the MacGregors are charming characters. My only problem with the story was the lack of character development for Mac. I had a hard time understanding what motivated him to do the things he did. The story would have been much better if his character was explained better. For that reason, I've only given this book 3 stars but I liked Darcy and the MacGregors enough to enjoy reading the book and will read it again.
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