Sensual and passionate and with an unconventional, intriguing story line, this second in the series is one readers will clamor for.' - Library Journal (starred review) 'Shupe continues her lusciously detailed Gilded Age-set series with a dynamic duo determined to get what they want at any cost. An absolute ace, guaranteed to thrill fans of great gambling-house romances by Sarah MacLean and Lisa Kleypas.' - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) 'A wild and bold uptown girl meets her match in a brooding casino owner bent on revenge against her family in this Gilded Age romance. Witty repartee, lush sensuality, and a fast-paced plot are sure to delight readers.' - Publishers Weekly (starred review) 'Shupe masterfully captures the culture of New York City in the 1890s. 'Joanna Shupe vividly evokes 1890s New York, from glamorous restaurants to a Bowery boxing hall to the original Madison Square Garden.' - New York Times Book Review Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc ISBN: 9780062906830 Number of pages: 384 Weight: 181 g Dimensions: 168 x 106 x 24 mm MEDIA REVIEWS When his plans are threatened, Clay must decide if he is willing to gamble his empire on love. However, she soon proves more adept-and more alluring-than Clay bargained for. With revenge on his mind, Clay agrees to mentor Florence. She plans to learn all she can from the mysterious casino owner-then open a casino of her own just for women.

She knows Clayton Madden is using her to ruin her prestigious family. until now.įlorence Greene is no one's fool. There is one particular family he burns to ruin, however, one that has escaped his grasp. In the second novel in Joanna Shupe's the Uptown Girl series, a ruthless casino owner bent on revenge finds his plans upended by a beautiful woman who proves to be more determined than he is-and too irresistible to deny.Īs the owner of the city's most exclusive casino, Clayton Madden holds the fortunes of prominent families in the palms of his hands every night.

The prince of broadway joanna shupe