Gambling Will Get You Spanked!

Today's Saturday, huh? I think I have all but given up on signing up for weekly blog hops on time.

My friends all have some hot snippets to share over at Saturday Spankings. 

I actually have a book coming out this week. Oh you didn't know?

Probably because I have not done one iota of promotion for it. I thought you might like a little taste. Also, have a look at my fancy new cover!

Emmaline's back and she's still making trouble! She's found a man running a cup game at the fair and despite her friend's warning gambles her money convinced that she will walk away a rich woman.

Grace appeared at her side, tugging at the sleeve of her dress and gesturing behind her. Emmaline shook her off, trying to concentrate on the man and where he put the marble. She watched as he again placed it under the right cup. Then Grace was tugging at her dress again. Emmaline swatted her away with one hand as she kept her eyes trained on the man. He seemed to give the cups an extra shuffle before they came to rest, but she knew for certain that the marble was in the left cup.

"Emmaline!" Leo's sharp voice drew her attention from behind her.

Reluctantly, she turned to see her husband glaring at her. She gave him a little wave before she said, "Just a moment darling, I am almost done."

The crowd gave a chuckle and Leo's face darkened at her brush off. She turned back to the man at the game and pointed to the cup on the left. The crowd gave shouts of agreement and she knew she had chosen the correct one. Only when he lifted the cup there was no marble.

"What?" Emmaline shouted, her heart thumped in her chest as the man scooped up her pile of coins. The crowd jeered at her loss. A couple of men yelled that the man was cheating.

Leo was at her side, pulling her away from the game, "What is the meaning of this?" he hissed in her ear.

"Leo, I was winning. It should have been under that cup!" she exclaimed.

"Better luck next time, darlin'." The smarmy Confidence Man leered in her direction. Emmaline felt tears burn in the back of her eyes as the crowd dispersed, a few sending comforting words her way as Leo's hand tightened around her forearm. She had lost her entire weekly allowance. Her heart thrummed in her chest as she thought of the best way to admit this to Leo.

Grace gave her a quick hug, urging her to come by the house tomorrow, before she retreated to James and they hastily made their way away from the crowd and the angry Leo.

"I believe he cheated," Emmaline protested, searching Leo's face for any sign of agreement.

He did not respond. He pulled her arm dragging her behind him as he made his way toward the exit of the fair and pointed them toward home.

“Wait!” she cried, pulling against his hold and grinding them both to a halt. “Give me a coin, I can win it back,” she appealed to him, holding her hand out so he could place the coin she asked for in her palm.

Leo narrowed his eyes at her and tugged her forward, landing a hard swat on her backside. His hand stung even through the layers of clothing and her overcoat. She did not argue further as he led her off the fairgrounds. She dipped her head down, not daring to look up to see if people around them were watching. Her face burned in embarrassment and ire bubbled within her chest that he would chastise her in such a way in public.

Emmaline's Gamble:

Emmaline grew up living a privileged life, she never had to give the presence of money a second thought, so settling into life with her hard working husband, Leo, is proving to be a bit of an adjustment. She tries to be the type of woman Leo can be proud of, but she fears her upbringing in England's upper crust has left her severely unprepared in being a proper wife.

When Leo brought his young wife to America, far away from their life in England, he promised to take care of her and provide for her. But when Emmaline gambles away hard earned money and her impulsiveness puts her in further danger, what is a husband to do with his wayward wife?

This book features characters from Emmaline's Groom, including a spoiled rich girl, her stern husband, spankings, graphic sex, anal play, and more. If any of this subject matter offends you, please do not purchase this book.