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The Gamble

By: LaVyrle Spencer
Narrated by: Emily Sutton-Smith
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Publisher's summary

A story of honesty and humor for anyone who has ever lived and loved from New York Times best-selling author LaVyrle Spencer.

Agatha was the picture of primness and propriety, but her green eyes could blaze with anger - or sparkle with humor.

Scott was the picture of lazy charm and happy indifference to what others thought was right and wrong.

They were enemies, then friends. Then the sweet innocence of a child opened their eyes and their hearts - and they were reborn in each other's arms by the soft, wondrous gift of love.

©2021 LaVyrle Spencer (P)2021 Tantor
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Pure Excellence from beginning to end!!!

I love reading and never know I could enjoy narrated books like this!
I'm very interested in narrating books now to see if I can convey stories in such a heartfelt and exciting way.

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Gamble

Wonderful tenderness and promise found in relationships. Narrated exquisitely. Wonderful works can be easily ruined when poorly narrated. However, when enhanced by masterful narration are made completely perfect !

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Amazingly romantic—one of my favorites yet!

Can’t believe how this story held my interest…all 17 hours of it…leaving me wanting more! What a talent…what a gem, what an amazing writer, so perfect! These characters will live with me for eternity, they’re so real. How I love them and how I will miss them. Wish I could listen and learn more about them. The best yet from Ms. LaVyrle Spencer…and brilliantly performed too by Emily Sutton-Smith. Absolutely adore and recommend this beautiful love story, it doesn’t disappoint and the ending will leave you a little breathless!

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One of my favorite stories of all time

I read the book when it first came and have read it a number of times over the years. It was disappointing to discover that Audibles only had an abridged version.

I was thrilled to discover it is finally out in full-length version.

A great story and a joy to listen to.

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A superb and beautiful story!

A huge fan of this author. Her stories are rich in description, depths, and emotions. Incredibly satisfying with characters that will stay with you… The narrator is exceptional as well.

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Lovely story

Loved the story line and how things unfolded. I cried at parts. Loved the love shared in other parts.

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Favorite author

The Gamble has always been one of my very favorite romances. Thanks for bringing it to Audible!

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Beautiful Story

I loved this sweet, historic novel. I enjoyed every minute of this audio book.

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From loneliness to love

This is a great book, the third I’ve read now from LaVyrle Spencer. H/h both well developed, likable characters are living with loneliness and feelings of isolation when they first meet in Kansas.. Time frame follows the civil war and southerner Scott Gandy is a (dissolute) Rhett Butler reincarnate: beautifully flawed, honorable and protective of those in his care. Agatha at 35, is alone in the world; so much to give and no one to give it to. The author brings these two deserving characters together- it’s detailed, smart storytelling that will leave you feeling good. Loved it.

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Another historical love story

I believe this is by far longest book I’ve read from this author. It’s actually almost 2 books in one. The narrator did a great performance in impersonating so many characters. I am glad Agatha and Scott had their happy ending, although I am not sure if I would classify it truly as a romantic novel.

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