In this captivating fantasy romance, the author weaves a beautifully intricate world filled with magic, adventure, and an undeniable chemistry between the protagonists. From the very first page, readers are drawn into a richly imagined landscape where the stakes are high, and love transcends boundaries.

The characters are delightfully complex, each facing their own trials and transformations. Their journey is not just about romance; it’s about self-discovery and the courage to embrace one’s true self. The chemistry between them crackles with tension, making every shared moment feel electric and deeply meaningful.

The plot is expertly crafted, balancing moments of heart-pounding action with tender, intimate scenes that linger long after the book is closed. The author’s lyrical prose brings the settings to life, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in the beauty and danger of this enchanting world.

Overall, this book is a delightful escape that deftly combines elements of fantasy and romance. It’s a testament to the power of love and the strength found in vulnerability. Perfect for fans of the genre, it’s a story that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a magical journey of the heart!

This was a good light read, it kept my attention during a hard time and made me smile. I look forward to the second one!

Oh so good!! It’s such a good book! Love the way it all came together! Read read read! Thank you NetGalley for the advice copy!

Dara, Dara, Dara...she's got a plan for everything and somehow chaos seems to find her. Apparently it just does for some people, and watching her try to make her way through society by brassing it out is hilliarious. Brogan seems to irritate her with his every word, and it's wonderful to watch. I really enjoyed reading this and the way things fell together. I'm ready for sisters 2 and 3!
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The beginning of this book was confusing because it lacked focus. Some early chapters focus on Dara, some on Gwendolyn. I wasn’t sure who the protagonists were until the about a quarter of the way into the book. Once that was settled, I found myself wishing for the narrative to slow down. We don’t get to linger on Dara’s sense of self compared to her two sisters; Dara and Michael’s bickering flirtation happens across only a few pages. For me, one of the best parts of the novel were Dara’s Rules and Tweedie’s Responses that served as epigraphs for each chapter.

The story is set in Dublin, where Gwendolyn and her sisters are on a mission to find their father. They are short on cash and decide to stop at their father’s favorite gaming hell. Gwendolyn disguises herself and enters a game of faro to win the money they need. She finds herself losing badly, unaware that the dealer is cheating. She is rescued by Becket Steele, who stakes her further play in exchange for a later favor and stops the cheating. Gwendolyn rapidly makes up for lost time, returns the stake, and escapes when things turn rowdy.

The book is a great read with a lot of themes that I love, such as sisters against the world, enemies-to-lovers, men unafraid of women’s voices, and strong women. The gambler’s sisters are the oldest Gwendolyn, middle Dara (the heroine in this one), and youngest Elise. Even though Dara is the middle sister, she is the planner of the three and feels responsible for the other two. Gwendolyn is the responsible one who does the work for Dara’s plans, and Elise is doted and babied, which causes problems later on. It is a great set-up, and while baby sister Elise may seem spoiled and irritating, Cathy Maxwell does a great job in making those archetypal characters redeemable and for the reader to feel empathy for.

The book is well-written, clear, and has the perfect amount of will they/won’t they. The dialogue is funny, poignant, and sweet. The romance between Michael and Dara is well-written, and their vulnerabilities are beautifully portrayed.

My fellow readers. The writer brings you some entertainment that is one for the money. Don’t we all feel at sometimes we all have a sibling like our dear Dara. That woman seems to have her two cents in everyone’s affair except Aunt Tweedie. I have a feeling that Aunt Tweedie will tell her where to go and how to get there.
This is a telling of three sisters with the intentions of entering noble society. The book shares with their of how the sisters get their and whom they Strung along as their crew. Something tells me these people were begging to return home the first night. I am absolutely enthralled with Mr. Steele. He can be my savior anytime and I would have any plans on turning him away at anytime.
Mr. Steele has is site set on older sister Gwendolyn. His mind may have told him that she was apart of his mission, but his heart had other plans for Gwendolyn. I felt sorry for little sister Elise. To have a middle older sister such as Dara and what she did cause grounds for a huge cat fight. The three sisters story is book held with excitement about romance and the dangers of hunt down thieves that takes from the crown. I enjoyed this often times humerus and enjoyable love story.
I give this story two snaps and a twist. Until next time my fellow readers. Read on! I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. #AKissintheMoonlight #CathyMaxwell #Netgally #Goodreads #Bookbub #HaperCollinsPublisher

I don't believe that I have ever read this author before, but I found her to be a talented story teller, with wonderful character in a very engaging story.

A Kiss In the Moonlight is the first in a new series about three sisters. The Lanscarr sisters have been abandoned by their father and their greedy cousin Richard had him declared dead, so that he as the closest living male relative could take over their childhood home, trying to marry them off to anyone to get them out of the house. Having made a death bed promise to their grandmother to take care of her sisters, middle sister Dara, comes up with the harebrained scheme to go to London to have a Season and finds Dukes for each of them to marry. First step is for the oldest sister, Gwendolyn, to win them money at a gambling hall. And with the intervention of the mysterious Beckett Steele, she does. And he also gets them invited to some of the nicest soirées
But Beckett also brings into their lives his friend, Irish MP, Michael Brogan. They are working together to find out who has been stealing money from the Army. Michael, like most of the men seems to be vying for the hand of the gorgeous youngest sister, Elise. But it is really Dara, who challenges him and he does it just to irk her. Although he is the only man that Dara has ever felt anything for, she must suppress her feelings because of Elise. I really enjoyed the story, but was so disappointed in the selfishness of Elise. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

I read an ARC provided by the publisher via NetGAlley.com. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.

The first few chapters are a hot mess of disorganization. I could not tell which sister was going to be the romantic heroine of this book, and frankly was surprised when the focus turned to Dara, given how much of the initial 20-25% of the book is told from the viewpoint of eldest sister Gwendolyn or the man who I presume will be Gwendolyn's eventual love interest. Once the book decides whose story it wants to tell, however, it does get better. Main couple Dara and Michael are that common enemies who really want to be lovers. Dara is the fixer of her family, and she is the one who spearheaded the sisters coming to London with their aunt. She worries more about others than herself, to the point where those others feel stifled not cared for.. But her intentions are good. Michael is an MP who is also heir to an earldom, and who is currently investigating a possible smuggler, He is first drawn to youngest sister Elise based solely on her looks but it is Dara who ends up actually snagging his interest. Too bad since his initial interest in Elise was very much reciprocated by her. Elise is something of a spoiled brat, basically upset that her call of "dibs!" on Michael didn't automatically make him hers. But the romance between Dara and Michael perseveres. Michael respects Dara's intelligence and helps her find a place where she prioritizes herself. I look forward to Elise's story next.

4 stars. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary ARC of this book. The opinions herein are my own.

I tried it. I am romance novel guru, but I could not get into this one.
My husband works at a casino so I was drawn to the Gamblers Daughter’ storyline… but this one hit the mark. Story is boring and repetitive, and takes a while to get going.
I do not recommend

I liked this book and the three sisters and am looking forward to the rest of the series and see how the rest turn out

Overall, I liked this book. At times I felt it was a bit repetitive and the story wasn't moving quick enough. The romance was nice. I look forward to reading the other books in the series.

I have not read this author's work before, but after reading this first installment of her new series, The Gambler's Daughters, I will definitely be looking for more. The series is set around three sister who need to make their own way in the world after the disappearance of their father. Gwendolyn, Dara, and Elise are looking to get away from their cousin, who took over their home after their father's presumed death. Dara comes up with a plan for their escape to London, where they can try to find matches for themselves. Dara is the middle sister, but she is the one who tries to take care of everyone. Dara hatches a plan to finance their Season. She meets Michael, and he irritates her as much as he ignites a passion within her. One small snag, though, is that her plan involved marrying a duke, and Michael is definitely no duke, but a politician. But he is determined to make her see they belong together.
This first book was an enjoyable and entertaining story and I became engrossed from start to finish. There is also a bit of sibling rivalry that comes into play, which adds drama to the plot. The book does end on a cliffhanger, so you can be sure I will be picking up the next installment to find out what happens!
I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

I enjoyed A Kiss in the Moonlight by Cathy Maxwell. The character are wonderful. Happy reading!
**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**

Cathy Maxwell has been a longtime favorite author of mine since I began my romance reading journey, and A KISS IN THE MOONLIGHT is truly a triumph.

Dara and Michael's romantic journey is one of twists and turns that will entertain readers while evoking great emotional reactions. Their story is earnest and sincere, making it a delight to read.

Overall, I highly recommend A KISS IN THE MOONLIGHT!

Another winner from Cathy Maxwell and one that's a little different, too. In addition to the main couple (who are not initially obvious), there are many other stories and characters set up for future stories. So, lots of possible romances, and a mystery on top of it all.

New York Times bestselling author Cathy Maxwell begins a spectacular new series, the Gambler’s Daughters. Three aristocratic sisters must use their wits and wiles to make their ways in Regency London.
Cathy Maxwell has done it again in this first book of the new series! I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

I loved the fact that this featured a wily, independent heroine in an unconventional setting. And the hero isn’t a duke!

I can’t wait for the release of the next book in the series!

Full review to come on my blog.

Wow, Amazing 5 Stars for A Kiss in the Moonlight by Cathy Maxwell! Maxwell is a dynamite storyteller and this tale kept me turning the pages. Dara wants a better life for her sisters and she comes up with a plan for them to go to London and marry Dukes'. After her sister Gwendolyn wins the funds the sisters, Dara, Gwendolyn, and Elise along with their great-aunt travel to London. At first, the women are not invited to any events, but soon they are invited to one of the biggest parties of the season and they soon learn who invited them. The gentleman who aided Gwendolyn at the gaming hall in Ireland. His friend Michael Brogan is also in on his plan but it has nothing to actually do with the sisters, but they are a convenient aid. Michael is searching for the crooks who are stealing funds from the military. He calls upon the sisters and flirts with the young Elise and everyone thinks he's after Elise but Dara does not want him to be with Elise, firstly she herself is falling for him and second, he's not a duke. But soon Dara begins to fall deeply for Michael and he begins to fall for her. But her sister Elise is deeply in love with him and she wants nothing but to protect her sister's heart. Soon Dara finds herself in scandal and also with Michael, on the hunt for a killer. This is their only chance, they have one season, can they all find love and marry a duke?

This tale just takes many turns and has romance, scandal, murder, and mystery all thrown into one amazing story. You will not be able to put it down! I truly love these sisters and I can't wait to read each of their stories and see where the next book in the series takes us! I most highly recommend A Kiss in the Moonlight!

Cathy Maxwell is a new to me author and I am so glad to have discovered her with this book. She really brings the characters to life for me. This is her first book in a new series The Gambler's Daughters following 3 sisters who are trying to make their way in society. After their gambling father disappears and they find themselves on their own their great Aunt is all they have to look after them. Middle sister Dara comes up with plan using what little they have & gambling it to finance their season with plans to find a husband for each of them. When politician Michael Brogen gets involved
it changes everything, especially her well thought out plans.
This book really showed me the wonderful writing of Cathy Maxwell. It has everything you want and more. A little mystery & humor and the perfect make you melt romance your looking for. My favorite part that really shows you just how fun this story is, at the beginning of each chapter she starts with Dara's example
following the proper rules of society. Then even better is their less proper aunts response.
This was a wonderful story & I look forward to the rest of the series