Two star-crossed Las Vegas lovers betting it all in the high-stakes world of poker. It’s play or be played in a gripping and emotional novel about secrets, deception, and revenge.

When it comes to poker, Rose Alfieri and Levi Ivanovich have more in common than just playing the game. It’s what they’ll do to win.

Rose is a lie detector in stilettos with a keen eye for body language and seeing a bluff in a single bead of sweat. Then Levi enters her orbit. A nightclub owner and renowned poker player, he’s on the verge of becoming the best. One obstacle stands in his way: Tito Ferragni, a champion who destroyed Levi’s family and left it in ruins. To win a tournament against his sworn enemy, Levi needs a secret weapon like Rose. She’s ready to play.

In Las Vegas, the professional arrangement begins. But there’s something Rose and Levi never bet on. The partners in deception are falling in love. That’s a dangerous gamble when the only rules are lies and manipulation. As the stakes get higher, who’ll be the last one holding their cards? And where will they fall?

© 2021, 2025 by Morgane Moncomble. ℗ 2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Translation © 2025 by Jennifer Higgins.