This book is going to be interesting to two main kinds of people: people who are into poker, and single parents who wouldn't mind a story of inspiration. Being the former, I loved it and would recommend it to anyone.

My one complaint is that the climax could have been a little more intense. The story seemed to keep developing right to the end. Regardless, the story was very interesting. Though it was written in a very conversational style, it wasn't ignorant of language like so many narratives can be. It reads like the author is sitting beside you telling the story.

Support rising talent and buy a copy of Miss Levin's Bet, Raise or Fold. It's a great first effort for this author and has me looking forward to reading more.

Jillian Levin's deftly written novel, Bet, Raise, Or Fold is the engaging and complicated story of Jaimie, a woman who emerges from a troubled marriage plagued with drug addiction to independence and single motherhood. It is her surprising skill in playing the game of poker which helps her to cope with the demands of her life and circumstances, but will it be enough to win the one man she truly loves? Bet, Raise, Or Fold is very highly recommended as a tightly written and captivating read from cover to cover.