The Knave of Hearts — Estelle Edwards

The Mississippi pleasure cruise was a much-needed vacation for dedicated young lawyer Kate Sewell. Yet before the trip was over, she seemed perilously close to foundering on the shoals of love. A brilliant defense attorney, she could find no protection against Hal Lewis, the devilishly handsome, charismatic riverboat gambler who challenged her to an unforgettable game of wild passion. But when Hal wanted to chance both their futures on the outcome of a horse race, could Kate bring herself to risk her hard-won success--even for the promise of ecstasy in Hal's arms?