Roxanne wasn't taking any more risks

The men who'd influenced her life so far had both been gamblers, causing her misery and pain.

First, her irresponsible father who'd brought the family to the verge of bankruptcy; then, the husband who'd left her with a pile of debts and a young child to care for.

If she fell in love again, it would be with a safe, sober, respectable member of society. The irrepressible Guy Slaney hardly fit that description--which was a pity, because when Roxanne renewed her acquaintance with him, he was easily the most attractive man around ....