Paranormal/Futuristic
One Good Hand
By Christina
Feb 4, 2008 - 10:20:33 AM

Ace Donavan has made his living as a professional gambler. He has worked hard to create a reputation for himself. Most importantly, he loves to play. However, he knows that his luck can turn at any time, all it takes is one bad hand and he will lose everything he has worked for.

Ace is shocked when his opponent bets a person in a high stakes poker game. After all how can you bet another human being? Ace’s opponent insists that the young man belongs to him, and that he can do whatever he wants. Ace is enraged to see a person treated like a piece of property. He bets everything he has and wins the hand—and the young man.

Spade is the most unusual person that Ace has ever met. Spade says that he belongs to him, and he refuses to leave or be set free. Despite his better judgment Ace takes him home. Spade soon sets about creating a place for himself in Ace’s life. Ace realizes that one hand has changed his entire life more than he could ever have imagined.

I have only recently discovered the writing of Rowan McBride but I am rapidly becoming a huge fan. Mr. McBride has an amazing imagination and his writing is both unique and captivating. ONE GOOD HAND is no exception. Ace Donavan is an intriguing character. He is someone who is used to being alone. He is rough around the edges but he also has a very kind heart. I genuinely liked him. I don’t want to give anything away so I will just say that Spade is a very special character and I really enjoyed getting to know him. Ace and Spade have a burning hot relationship that is also tender and very sweet. The plot of this novel is a lot of fun. The world of high stakes poker makes for a fascinating backdrop to the story. I really enjoyed reading this novel.