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Casino Nights #1

Let it Ride

The first time he met her, he couldn’t have her. In their world there are rules against that kind of interaction. So Remington Cooper watched, waited, and planned.

Now his luck has turned and he has five days to win the woman of his dream’s heart.

Francesca Luchetti knows that Remy is interested, he’s made that clear. She likes the idea of a fling. Conventions can be dull, so the promise of sex with a hot man will make things more exciting.

When there is a threat to Francesca’s safety, she learns that Remy is the man to keep her safe, but is her heart secure.

108 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 14, 2016

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Melanie Jayne

47 books142 followers
Melanie Jayne doesn’t know what she wants to be when and if she ever grows up. She’s worked retail, recorded hearings in a Federal Courtroom, worked behind the scenes with security at a casino and currently she is living her dream writing Romance.

She plots and plans from her farm in central Indiana that she shares with her husband and two mastiffs, Ginger and Duncan Keith. When she isn’t creating she can be found watching sports, searching for the perfect mascara and reading. She also loves questionable TV- Any Real Housewives, The Steve Wilkos Show and Live PD. Plus she is addicted to the TMZ app on her phone.

Melanie loves to meet readers. She attends many conferences and signings. Please take a moment and introduce yourself and tell her what you are reading. 


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Profile Image for Kari.
4,075 reviews104 followers
May 22, 2016
Let it Ride is a prequel short story to the Casino Nights series. It introduces us to Francesca and Remy. They are both in the casino business and have been working together on a panel for a convention. Remy has designs on Francesca and hopes the convention is the place he can finally make his move.

I liked the story, but I didn't love it. I did like the chemistry between Remy and Francesa. I thought they were cute together. But, what made me not love it was the feeling that I was missing something in the beginning because I didn't get a good sense of the characters right off. I would have liked to see more of Francesca with her security team to get a feel for them. I was also disappointed that it ended in a cliffhanger. It's a short story, but probably could have been combined with the first book in the series to make one book about the couple. I'm not a fan of cliffhangers in general.

Still, I 'd say it's worth a read. You may want to wait until the next book in the series comes out so you don't have to wait too long to finish out Remy and Francesca's story.
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7,046 reviews874 followers
April 29, 2016
Rosalie's review posted at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

Remington Cooper saw what he wanted, but knew he could never have her. Or so he thought. The setup of this novel, allowing Remy to have what he wanted, when he thought he surely never would be able to, was beautiful. Being allowed 5 days to win the woman that he is sure is the woman of his dreams is sure luck that only can happen in a Casino. This convention that the two are attending, will sure to have sparks flying between the two in Remy has anything to do with it.

Francesca Luchetti (Frankie) has lived a hard life. She has no desire to add any type of complication, which adding a man surely would be, as a permanent staple. But Remy will not give up and Frankie gives him those crucial 5 days to show whether something with him will be worth it or not.

These two characters together were amazing. The chemistry was there, I think the characters were extremely well developed (from all the issues with Frankie’s past to Remy being the sexy alpha military type), but I wished there would have been more to their story. The set up was obviously there to continue with the series (and I definitely will!) but I think it could have given the readers just a little more with these two before finishing. Overall, this was a great read!

Review copy provided for an honest review.
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1,177 reviews
October 15, 2017
Fun quick read! Remington Cooper has had his eye on Francesca Luchetti for a while and know is his chance to make his move. His life is finally in order and the convention is the perfect place to show her how good it can be. Francesca at the top of her game in her fathers casino. She’s strong, self confident and in control and has no personal life. Thanks to her ex husband Francesca she has no confidence in a romantic relationship. Remy shows Francesca how good it could be between them but when danger presents itself Remy kicks into alpha mode and shows her just how much she means to him. With the convention acts it’s end and promises to meet in a few weeks will their relationship make the distance?
This is the prequel to the Casino Nights series.
Profile Image for Isha Coleman.
9,751 reviews178 followers
December 17, 2017
Just when the story started getting good, Ms. Jayne pulls a fast one. Let it Ride is the perfect set up for a high stakes, all in love affair. Remy and Frankie are a combustible bundle. From flirty to sexy and dangerous, Melanie Jayne delivers the goods. Let it Ride is one surprise after another.
Profile Image for Florina Iozefina.
351 reviews22 followers
May 17, 2022
Nu mi-a plăcut absolut deloc. Acțiunea prea rapidă, cum s-au reîntâlnit cum "au zburdat" hormonii. În 2 zile s-au și îndrăgostit cât au stat împreună.
Colegii ei prea ca niște cloște, iar tipul Rico prea enervant.
Am fost pe punctul de a o da în dnf, dar am zis să o continui dacă tot e așa scurtă, 100 de pagini și am sperat că poate, poate va fi mai bună.
Coperta m-a atras prima oară la cartea aceasta. Păcat de ea pentru că a fost o dezamăgire totală cartea asta.
Profile Image for Miss Bee.
91 reviews3 followers
April 21, 2016
The first installment of the Casino Nights series introduces Francesca and Remington (Frankie and Remy). At first, I didn't know what to expect reading the first chapter. It started kind of slow but it didn't bore me like the other books that starts in a slow pace with nothing really happening.

Frankie works for her father in a casino in Vegas and met Remy two years prior. Let It Ride simple tells us how she and Remy got together after being just acquaintances from the past couple of years. Frankie flew by herself to attend a convention, with disapproval of Team 2 members, because of recent threats she and her father have been receiving from a certain man. Remy is your typical alpha male who's not shy to let his intentions be known since he's been eyeing Frankie from the first time he met her. Sparks fly and the two agreed to enjoy each other until the end of the convention. I got to admit, the chemistry is there. Remy definitely knows what he's doing in bed.

I like the banter between Frankie and her team. It's a nice change that she's the boss and can make her own decisions unlike the usual damsel in distress heroines. Remy is not so bad too. I certainly would love to know more of him and he could really work a long distance relationship with Frankie.

I can't really give an overall rating because it was cut too short. I would love to see more action/suspense or even drama in the next book. It's a good start but I need more to the story. Nothing really happened aside from that room disturbance so hopefully, we'll get to see more in the next book.

Giving this THREE STARS.

ARC provided by Rockstar PR
Profile Image for Naturalbri (Bri Wignall).
1,456 reviews122 followers
April 28, 2016
This was a short, fast, hot read. Everything you'd expect when there is gambling involved. I found it to be a quick, easy read, at just over 100 pages. However, that doesn't mean it isn't packed with excitement and steamy moments.

I saw this short read as an introduction to the main characters. We got to know them, their situations and their backgrounds. We are given plenty to understand why their romance is forbidden and unexpected, which also really builds the sexual tension. The hot moments are passionate and full of need and desire.

I liked the overall story and was actually a fan of the cliffhanger. I liked that it has truly led in to this series and given me a lot to hope for and be excited about. I am very much looking forward to reading more from both this author and this series.

*I received this book for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
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2 reviews
September 16, 2024
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Profile Image for Laila Viking.
4,090 reviews30 followers
October 16, 2017
I like the story line and plot and it has great potential but unfortunately it has some lacks. It started out very slow and it took a while before the story caught my full attention. It is a short read and the story could have a better flow in the beginning but it gets better.
It lacks some depth in the story. The details about the main character and protection is not well described and I would have like that. I confused me sometimes. I think it will be in the next book, but would have made this better to reveal a bit of it. I hope the next book will have more in it.
It has potential.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Profile Image for Larry Sells.
19 reviews
January 7, 2018
Let It Ride
Melanie Jayne
Review
By Larry Sells

Let It Ride comes out of the erotic genre. It contains a romance between Francesca and Remy. Francesca doesn’t trust because of a bad relationship. Will their relationship last her mistrust?
Melanie Jayne wrote a conflict building novel that goes into the next novel, it’s a beginning of a series.
Jayne also sets you up for the next book in the series and makes you want to read the next one in the series.
I recommend Let It Ride. It’s a great read, and well written.
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186 reviews10 followers
August 4, 2017
Shake rattle and roll between the sheets!!!

What's not to love about the strong female lead, Francesca? The daughter of a casino owner taking over the business finds herself in trouble in and out of the bedroom. Outside a man obsessed is trying to take her down. In the bedroom a man of steel is knocking down her walls and entering her heart! The steaminess between Frankie and Remy is extreme. I can't wait to read All In.
Profile Image for Rosemary.
1,691 reviews6 followers
October 30, 2017
This is more of a short Prequel than an actual book and gave me enough information to know I am hooked on the Casino Nights series and can wait to find out more abut Francesca and Remy. Remy set his sights on Frankie years ago and decided that the time is now right to make her his. The chemistry between the two is off the charts and I can't wait to see where or if their relationship continues. Definitely looking forward to Book 2!

I was given an ARC in exchange for and honest review.
Profile Image for Abby.
367 reviews
July 16, 2017
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was an interesting look the series, I'd certainly be interested in seeing what happens next. I would have liked to have had a little more information about why specifically the main character needed so much protection, though I assume this will be addressed further, as well as it's significance in the next installment.
Profile Image for Anna Hague.
Author 16 books20 followers
January 2, 2018
Because I'm such a lover of both Chicago and Vegas, this book was perfect for me. I love characters who've lived life and have experiences both good and bad to bring to each other, and Jayne delivers with two people we want to cheer for. The best part is when you get to end, you want more, and more is waiting in another book. And there's a secondary character, Rico, who's oh so cool and so hot.
Profile Image for Deanna Hopping.
422 reviews
May 20, 2017
For me the story was very slow in the beginning just seemed that it didn't flow very well and just random conversation where thrown together. Then at chapter 5 the words started to flow better and I was more into the book.
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14.6k reviews167 followers
October 9, 2017
Let it Ride (Casino Nights Book 1) by Melanie Jayne is a good short read. Features a strong female lead character and a hot alpha male that wants her and wants to protect her. Story will continue in book 2. I am posting an honest review after reading an ARC copy of this book.
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Author 2 books15 followers
May 13, 2018
Intriguing enough to make me want to read the next novel in the series. More in-depth than most lead up novellas. Not all that exciting on the excitement level, but a great introduction to the characters.
78 reviews
August 29, 2026
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522 reviews45 followers
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April 8, 2023
DNF at about 30%
I just couldn't get my head in it.
Profile Image for Melissa Mendoza.
2,599 reviews51 followers
April 21, 2016
Title:Let It Ride
Author:Melanie Jayne
Series:Casino Nights
Publisher:Big Dog Publishing
Reviewer:Melissa
Release Date:April 14, 2016
Genre(s):Contemporary Romance
Page Count:108
Heat Level: 3 flames out of 5
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Blurb:

The first time he met her, he couldn’t have her. In their world there are rules against that kind of interaction. So Remington Cooper watched, waited, and planned.

Now his luck has turned and he has five days to win the woman of his dream’s heart.

Francesca Luchetti knows that Remy is interested, he’s made that clear. She likes the idea of a fling. Conventions can be dull, so the promise of sex with a hot man will make things more exciting.

When there is a threat to Francesca’s safety, she learns that Remy is the man to keep her safe, but is her heart secure.


Review:
“He caught her by the leg and ran his hand up to her hip. ‘I like looking at you. I knew that you’d be curvy, but now in person… God, Frankie, you’re unbelievable. So gorgeous you stole my words for a minute.’”

4 let it ride stars!!! Gambling has never looked so sexy!!

Remington knew the minute he saw Francesca he had to have her. But forces wouldn’t let them be together. So he did what any man would do, he plotted how he would win her. He sets his plan into action, and he will have her even if she doesn’t want him.

This book is short, fast but full of heat!!! The characters had depth and the story wasn’t lacking at all. I love this first book in the series and I look forward to reading more!

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ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Melissa from Alpha Book Club description
Profile Image for Mignon Mykel.
Author 85 books687 followers
April 17, 2016
3.5 / 5 stars

This is the beginning of a mini-series dealing with Frankie and Remy, and it serves as a good opener. I found the writing to be a bit loose in parts and the dialogue didn't necessarily feel 'real' at all times. Frankie's relationship with her Team 2 members often felt lax, too... It was much more 'friendship' than 'head of a group'. Then there was the suspense line. I didn't really have a feeling for it one way or another, to be perfectly honest.

Those items aside...

The beginning and growing romance between divorced Frankie and the man she has a meeting with, Remy, was fun to read. Frankie is very business driven and business minded -- something that got in the way of her previous marriage. Now, with her impending romantic relationship with Remy looking to go that next step, she has decisions to make -- is it time to put work aside, or can she find someone who is willing to juggle all the responsibilities with her?

Definitely an easy read that's not going to take too much energy to read. The next installment is due to come out in early June; I'm curious to see how it will continue to play out..!

*Review copy received in exchange for an honest review.
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1,494 reviews19 followers
April 19, 2016
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Let it ride Melanie Jayne

I love it when the blog introduces me to another author that I can say yes this authors goes on my TBR pile. With a quick and uncomplicated reading style this book was brilliant. I was engaged in the story and wanting to find out more about Frankie and Remy from the first chapter.

At just over novella length this book tells the story of Francesca (Frankie) Luchetti and Remington (Remy) Cooper and is the perfect introduction to the casino nights series. Frankie is a complicated character, abandoned by her mother and orphaned when her father died in her youth, she was taken in and adopted by Jimmy and Rose O'Haire. Being the daughter of a casino magnate creates problems of its own especially when you add in the non stop working lifestyle she has adopted.

Remy has his heart set on making Frankie his and has put steps into motion to seal the deal she's gonna be his whether Frankie likes it or not. An alpha hero this ex marine doesn't back down from a challenge and made my heart go pitter patter as I read. My only problem with this book it ended wayyy to soon.

4.5 stars
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303 reviews
May 29, 2016
5 Candi Kisses
No Spoilers

What’s a girl to do?
Francesca is a wealthy, smart, capable woman who runs a staff for her Father at his casino. Born of questionable means to a mother who wanted a fix instead of a child, her family tragically killed, she is the adopted by a wealthy business man and his bride. They treat her like their own and raise an independent women of the world.
Remington Cooper is a wealthy man in his own right and usually get what he wants. He wants Francesca and will stop at nothing to have her after biding his time and waiting for the perfect moment to declare his intentions.
A Convention in Chicago is the determined place to make a move, or so Remy thinks. While Frankie is open to a fling, she guards her heart, but that doesn’t last long with Remy around.
When danger comes a calling, Remy will do anything to keep her safe and to KEEP her for himself. Will she, won’t she. You will have to read to see. Excellent story with great character and a fabulous plotline. Well done.
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2,550 reviews133 followers
April 23, 2016
This is more like 3.5 stars.

I was kind of excited to get to read this cause of the title and the dice on the cover. I was thinking gambling, Vegas, hot nights. Well, I wasn't wrong. It just wasn't the way I thought. There was gambling, but it was from the casino owners viewpoint. There was Vegas, that's where Francesca lives, but this takes in Chicago at a convention. There were hot nights. Enough said ;0)

Remy has wanted Frankie for a couple of years and knowing she's coming to this convention and is on a panel with him, he figures it is the perfect time to finally get her. Frankie thinks she'll let go and be with him for a weekend, but he tells her he wants more.

This was a great little short story to introduce us to this couple. It is totally a cliffie, so if you can't handle those, you probably shouldn't read this one now LOL Read it when the rest comes out :)

*A copy of this book was received in return for an honest review*

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812 reviews22 followers
April 25, 2016

3.5

Passion hotter than the roll of the dice.

Francesca is amazing at what she does. Setting up and running the elite team that can do damn near anything. Truly dedicated to her job, she also a bit lonely. A smart, strong and commanding woman who suffered losing love because of her consuming work.

Remy’s handsome, dominant and sexy to the core. He's also protective in that alpha way we love so much. Lustful fantasies have consumed him almost as much as his work has. His dedication and willingness surprised me. One hell of a man.

A quick story that heats the pages and leaves you wanting more. Melanie Jayne leaves reader with a cliffhanger ending making sure you must read the next part. Francesca and Remy are a fun couple. Intelligence with sexy fun. Strong personalities with well written passion. A good story with depth and a touch of drama.

Copy provided for an honest review.
177 reviews4 followers
April 14, 2016
Remington Cooper found something he wants, but has to wait for her. But with a conference that he knows she will attend he has plans to make her his in the five days he has.

Francesca Luchettis knows conventions can be boring but knowing that Remy will be there and that he is interested in her might just make this trip a little more fun. A fling with hot sex on the agenda she know sparks will fly.

I enjoyed this book by Ms. Jayne, the sparks that Remy and Frankie have make this a fun read and a real page turner, but was disappointed to find out it was continuing with another book, no ending as of yet. I find books like this hard to keep me interested, I want to read the book from start to finish, not have to wait months to buy another book to find out the ending.
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2,277 reviews32 followers
April 19, 2016
This is the first short from the Casino Nights series. It stars Francesca Luchetti and Remington Cooper. He's been trying to get to know her for two years and finally they are at a convention together. Sparks fly between them but what happens when this convention is over? She goes back to Vegas and he goes back to Indianapolis?

Story line is great and the steam level is high BUT I didn't like the way it slowly came to a stop at the end. I DEFINITELY WANT TO READ THE NEXT BOOK IN THIS SERIES...but...I expected a little bit more of an exciting end, considering all that happened at the convention.

Received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
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I was not required to write a positive review.
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2,116 reviews24 followers
April 19, 2016
Let it ride, is the start of Remington Cooper and Francesca Luchetti. I would give this book 3.5 stars.
I really liked Frankie and Remy's characters, their budding romance was fun to read.
Remy is an alpha who goes after what he wants and he had decided he wants a relationship with Frankie.
Frankie is interested in Remy but she is very career minded and has some confidence issues that are attributed to her ex-husband.
Over five days their connection grows, sparks fly and things heat up in and outside of the bedroom.
This is an enjoyable, quick read with a great mix of romance, suspense and heat. I look forward to seeing what the next installment has in store for us.
741 reviews10 followers
April 14, 2016
I loved this short read. Francesca is a strong heroine, who knows her limits and knows when to ask for help when needed. Remy is a hot alpha type hero, who makes me want to track him down and just rub myself all over him. The story drew me in from the beginning, and the plot and twists keep me drawn in (along with the sexy hot scenes). If you like romances with strong heroines, awesome sex scenes, and some drama thrown in, this is the book for you!
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