Tammy Reed thought she was through with her ahole ex. But when he brings trouble knocking at her door, she doesn’t call her brother, mega movie star Nathan Reed. She calls his friend Jake Carter, the sexy PI who’d fixed her troubles once before.Only things are a bit different this time. And in between a bar brawl, surveillance snacks, and a little drive-thru flirting, Jake has no trouble showing … Jake has no trouble showing Tammy exactly how different they are.
As a former navy SEAL, Jake specializes in securing the odds, and the stakes for him have never been higher. He’s done waiting for Tammy. It’s time for him to lay claim to what’s his.
And failure is not an option.
This novella is part of the Gamblers series but can be read as a standalone.
Due to sex and language, it is recommended for persons over 18. **HEA
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Loved Tammy and Jake together and I’m so glad that they got their happy ending because both of them deserved it 🙂 I also loved seeing Nate and his Victoria (from Full House) make appearance here, it truly was amazing seeing these two in this novella (Tammy is Nate’s sister and I loved how protective he was but saw the same intense devotion from Jake towards his sister and they understood each other even more after that 🙂 The ending was everything! I loved it and you will too! 🙂
This is the first book by Sarah Curtis I have read and I truly enjoyed it. Jake and Tammy were explosive right from the start. Jake was definitely a strong alpha character and I enjoyed the element of suspense and danger. I am looking forward to reading more books from this Author.
SECURING THE ODDS is a sweet, heartwarming, leave-you-with-a-smile, and like all Sarah Curtis books, Jake and Tammy’s story is a must-read. There’s romance, there’s suspense, there’s some butt-kicking action, and there’s a HOT ALPHA who is completely devoted to the heroine.
Jake is strong, silent, and protective. Tammy is courageous, kind, sassy, and a woman getting back on her feet after a failed marriage. Together, they are perfect!
I will say, my heart went all pitter-patter and there was some sighing knowing Jake waited for Tammy. That even when they weren’t together, he was committed to her from the moment they first met in FULL HOUSE (Tammy’s brother’s story).
Though SECURING THE ODDS is part of Susan Stoker’s Operation Alpha world and a crossover with Sarah Curtis’s Gambler series, it can be read as a standalone novella. However, I do recommend one-clicking all the books because they are binge-reading worthy!
Tammy needs help and Jake is just the man to help her. Jake has been waiting for two years for Tammy to see what was right in front of her the whole time….him!! This book has it all, hot and steamy scenes, romance and drama. What else do you need. An awesome story!!
Sarah Curtis did wonders in this quick fluffy read. Insta love at it best with all the good stuff we love about alpha men ans their amazing Heroines.
Jake and Tammy know each other already, though meet after two years. They already have crazy attraction for each other. Jake isn’t about to wait anymore. Watching these two who have electrifying Chemistry was awesome.
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I really enjoyed this story!!! The chemistry was off the charts hot, loved the banter between Tammy and Jake. It was a very fun, sexy, action packed read that kept me glued to my kindle from beginning to end. Jake has always had feelings for Tammy and he wasn’t going to let this opportunity to make her his pass him by again. Another fantastic story by this talented author….I highly recommend this to all. Well done!!!
Rating: 3.5 stars
At only 114 pages, this talented author had quite the challenge. To pull off a complete feel to it storyline using a very limited number of pages. I wasn’t overly surprised to find parts of it felt rather rushed, mainly later on towards the end. With the right off the bat referenced brief past acquaintance history of this main couple, the ball is already rolling in regards to Jake’s strong feelings/attraction towards Tammy, which was time saver #1. You see, this guy has had it bad for her in a good way for a surprisingly long time. Oh, I do so love that type of scenario. It didn’t take Tammy long to get with the program, as well… time saver #2.
I did enjoy the set-up and how the plot unfolded in regards to Tammy’s ex-husband. Sure, I had it figured out before it was revealed, but I still loved Jake’s control/take down of that whole situation. It gave him time to shine and show off his tough alpha possessive, protective yet caring manly side. Their interactions and bonding/coming out as a couple were sweet. Surprisingly, it was the very graphic smex scenes that didn’t wow me over. I hate to say it, but for me, they were scorching hot but not particularly tastefully done. Since perhaps it’s just me, I’m not letting that factor overly influence my rating.
If you haven’t read the previous books in this series, well, I’ve done you a favor by listing them below. I suggest you get right on that. I’ve enjoyed them all so am a huge fan of this author’s romantic tales. In fact, check out “This Thing of Ours”, too. It was a rare 5 star read for me.
Title: Securing the Odds, Series: The Gamblers (Book 3.5), Author: Sarah Curtis, Pages: 114, very short novella, stand-alone but part of a series, HEA, romance safe, graphic steamy scenes, adult only read, celibate hero, divorced heroine. Rating: 3.5 stars
Book 1 – All-In
Book 2 – Bad Beat
Book 3 – Full House
Book 3.5 – Securing the Odds
(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not given any payment or compensation for this review, nor is there any affiliation or relationship between this reviewer and the author/publisher/PR firm.)
This was a great book. I love the Gamblers series by Sarah Curtis and was happy to see a crossover with Susan Stoker’s world. Tammy and Jake had great chemistry and it was a fun and sexy read. Glad to see they got their happy ending after waiting for two years. As always, Sarah Curtis delivers a great story and I look forward to more from her!
Two years is a long time to be patient…
I know I can always count on Sarah Curtis to deliver the goods when I’m looking for a bossy Alpha who knows what he wants and will do whatever it takes to keep her safe. Well, this author did not disappoint with Securing the Odds. Jake is exactly the kind of man who does not disappoint when it comes to being a bossy Alpha. In regards to doing whatever it takes, well, in this case, it was being patient…VERY, VERY PATIENT.
Jake has waited two years for the love of his life to be ready for him.
Tammy has an ex-husband who is greedy, manipulative and just plain no good. When she receives a threatening text message saying she must pay his debts or pay the consequences, she knows she’s going to need help. Nate, her famous brother was the first person she called last time when her ex-douchewaffle hassled her, but this time, she’s going straight to the fixer-upperer.
Jake can’t believe his luck when Tammy calls him to ask for help. This is just the opportunity he’s been looking for to see if Tammy’s ready for him. When he finds out it’s her ex giving her trouble AGAIN, it also gives him a chance to remove her biggest obstacle to their happiness. What could go wrong???
I really enjoyed stepping back into Ms Curtis’ The Gamblers world. Her characters are fun, sweet and very sexy. This is a very short story but it did pack a punch and I was left extremely satisfied in the end. There’s action, adventure (including surveillance snacks) and plenty of sexy times to keep me satisfied. I enjoyed catching up with old friends and meeting new ones too.
If you’re looking for a quick and satisfying sexy read, I highly recommend giving Securing the Odds a go.
Stacey is Sassy, received an advanced copy of this story. The copy provided is not the final copy and may be subject to edits and changes.
I LOVED this book! If I could give this book more stars, I would. It was such a heartwarming story. I Loved the feelings that P.I. Jake had for Tammy from 2 years prior when Tammy’s brother, who is Jake’s best friend, asked him to help her out with her jerk blankety blank ex-husband. Then Tammy remembers him helping her and reaches out to him again for help after her life is threatened. Jake was leary because he knew he still had feelings for her, but knew he couldn’t deny her. Jake is a true Alpha Male and you can only imagine how hot and good looking he is. He will go to any lengths to protect what is his. This story keeps you so interested, that I couldn’t put it down and read it straight through. It was an emotional roller coaster, and was so well written, that it dragged my heart in from the start. This is a must read book, with some laughs and some tears, but the ending is great. Go get this book now and find out what happens. You’ll fall in love with the book and the characters as much as I did!
4 stars. This was a good book! Securing the Odds is Tammy and Jake’s book. A few years ago, Tammy escaped from a terrible marriage to her criminal ex, with the help of Jake and his private investigation firm. Now, she is finally happy on her own and over her past, when back it comes to threaten her happiness. She turns once again to Jake for help and protection. He was secretly smitten by Tammy from the moment he met her and now he finally sees his chance to start a relationship with her. Jake will stop at nothing to keep her safe. This time neither of them will let the chance at love pass them by.
This book was a really cute, sweet, sexy and easy read with a dash of suspense. The romance between Tammy and Jake ramps up very quickly and it took me a little bit to feel the burn and chemistry between them. But I really enjoyed the book once I got into it. Tammy and Jake were both great characters. I definitely felt the love between them. The story was fast paced and entertaining.
Overall, this was a really fun, enjoyable read. Tammy and Jake got the HEA they deserved. I was glad to see this series continue and I look forward to more from Ms. Curtis in the future!
Who better to call when you get scary packages and threatening messages than Jake the sexy security expert who helped you out 2 years ago.
Tammy had problems with her ex once before and Jake helped to solve the problem. Can he help her again?
Can Jake keep her safe and protected? Can he finally tell Tammy how he’s felt about her for 2 years now?
This is an awesome story a sexy alpha male who only has eyes for one! Amazing!
Securing the Odds is book #3.5 in The Gamblers series by Sarah Curtis. Sarah continues to amaze me with every book she writes. She always manages to make me fall in love with her bossy, protective, amazing heroes. Which is exactly what happened when I met Jake. This can definitely be read as a stand alone, but Jake was first introduced in the previous book in this series, Full House.
Jake Carter is an ex-Navy Seal turned private investigator. His office is in San Diego. His best friend is the mega movie star Nathan Reed. Two years ago, Nathan called Jake to help his sister get her money back from her horrible ex-husband. Jake was immediately smitten with her but he knew she wasn’t in any kind of place for a relationship. So he would be patient. He would wait. Because when the time was right, he would be there.
Tammy Reed is a middle school teacher. It’s been two years since she’s had to deal with her low life ex husband. But out of the blue, his trouble finds its way back into her life. Tammy didn’t even consider calling her brother for help. Her first instinct was to call Jake.
“Her time was up. No more waiting. He was making her his.”
Jake isn’t glad that Tammy’s ex is causing her trouble again. But he is glad that the opportunity to be back in her life has presented itself. It’s been two long years. Tammy is about to find out that she will never be alone again.
“Are you saying you’re my fate, Jake Carter?”
“I’d sure like to be.”
As these two re-establish the lines of their relationship, at the same time, they are dealing with Tammy’s problem. They were so adorable. Tammy has a mind of her own and of course, doesn’t listen to a thing that Jake says. She sort of jumps in first, then thinks later.
This was fun, sexy, sweet, and suspenseful! Jake was my perfect kind of hero, all bossy and alpha. But soft and mushy for the woman he has decided will be his. I couldn’t stop reading this. The epilogue was perfect. It was a short book but there was so much within its pages. I can honestly say that anything Sarah writes, I will read. I can’t wait to find out what is next!
A crossover between one of Stoker’s series and Curtis’ Gambler series, the book can stand on its own just fine without reading any of the prior books.
I LOVED Jake, and how he waited 2 years for Tammy, having helped her out at a really bad point in her life prior while she was married to a complete ahole. Tammy was a great heroine that had only one moment where I questioned her decision making skills.
A fast paced read with just the right amount of action and relationship development, I thoroughly enjoyed the book.
Jake has waited for Tammy for two years and when she came to him this second time he knew that this time she’s ready for him and he is claiming her.
Love this novella. Fast paced and it was so good. I’ve read it in one sitting.
Jake was Alphalicious and Tammy was an awesome heroine. With a little bit of suspense, it was an awesome read.
What a great short story! How could you not love total alpha, protector, Jake? And then there’s Tammy, she’s silly and has her own protective side. These two are so perfect for each other, loved every page
Oh my gosh!!! This is fun and cute and sexy. The perfect feel good read! This is classic Sarah Curtis except more lighthearted and fun!
Two years ago Tammy had hired Jake to help her with an issue regarding her ex-husband. Now, she’s got a problem stemming from that ex that has her shaken and the only one she can even imagine calling for help is Jake. They may not have had a lot of interaction in the past, but that didn’t keep him from riding forefront in her mind throughout the past couple of years. She never dreamed that Jake might have been thinking about her as well.
Jake’s kept an eye on Tammy since he helped her with her problem. He’s concerned about the danger at hand, but can’t help but be glad for an excuse to finally make contact with her again. Two years ago, she wasn’t ready for a new relationship. She needed to heal and to find her footing again even as she gained confidence in herself. But with this open door, he’s making his move and staking his claim.
I’m not sure if there is another book by this author that has two such wonderful characters as far as fun and sexy go. Jake is the perfect freaking alpha hero without any jerk qualities to go along with it. He’s protective and possessive and this story highlights some wonderful jealous moments that fed my alpha loving heart.
Tammy is a heroine I’m going to love forever. She felt so much, but she was also able to laugh at herself and life in general. She was so cute. Even as she locked up Jake’s heart, she completely stole mine. With the perfect combination of maturity and a laid back attitude, I felt like I personally knew her. She’s the type of character that I want to have as a best friend.
While this definitely has a bit of danger and some trouble that has to be taken care of, it also has some great laugh out loud moments. The smexy times were like being blast by an inferno and some of the things Jake says and does are panty-melting good. This is one of those books that you can curl up with without a worry. No cheating, no triggers, plenty of steam, lots of smiles and an epilogue that made my little epi loving heart sing!
This is Sarah Curtis at her best!
Securing the Odds by Sarah Curtis is both in Susan Stoker’s Special Forces World and The Gambler Series by Sarah! This is a great Novella where we get a steamy romantic suspense quick read, plus we get to catch up with some of our favorite characters from our past reads!
Tammy was divorced 2 years ago from her asshole of an ex and is also completely oblivious to Jake’s feelings for her. Jake is a take charge alpha, having once risked his own life for the sake of his country he knows what he wants and has been biding his time since Tammy’s divorce knowing that she needs time before she’s ready to start anything new. When trouble arises for Tammy thanks to her ex Jake is more than happy to step in and be the man that both protects Tammy while also showing her just how amazing they can be together.
This was a fun, steamy, romantic and at times laugh out loud book! It’s perfect for an end of summer read or when you just need to escape for a few hours after your kiddos are back in school! I loved getting to catch up with some of our old favorites while falling in love with Jake and Tammy!
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Loved the newest by one of my go-to authors! Securing the Odds is a novella but still has all the goods. I absolutely loved Jake’s protective stance towards Tammy. Tammy receives a threatening message and the first person she thinks to call is Jake. He had helped her out a few years prior so she knew he can help her. Jake basically drops everything and rushes to her side. He has been waiting for 2 years for his chance with her and with this newest predicament involving her a-hole ex-husband again he was not going to pass it up.
Even if this was a really quick read, it gave me all the tingles and a few laughs and I loved it all so much! Their story was fast-paced, had such great chemistry, a bit of drama that brought out the alpha in Jake, a whole lot of steam and a wonderful happily ever after. It was such an awesome read, 5-stars all the way!
I had no idea what Susan Stoker’s Special Forces world was all about for I had never read a book by her.
(I know, I know. But I’ve seen the light! In fact, I already have Decker’s book waiting on my Kindle. But back to my review…)
I am a fan of how Sarah Curtis tells a story. I love how her heroes are yummilicious Alpha protective men. I love how her heroines are strong yet sweet. Jake and Tammy are exactly that.
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”And I’m a good thing?”
“No, baby. You’re the best thing.”
And then he got something even better.
Her smile.
Awwwwww. Swoon. I mean, come on!
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I didn’t feel short-changed like I usually do with novellas. I thought this was a very entertaining story full of feels and that it had great pace. I loved it.