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Lovers & Gamblers

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I discovered Jackie Collins with this one. What a great book! Fast-paced, witty, and sexy! You'll love the misadventures of Dallas and Al as they both find themselves in the grueling world of Hollywood. Not to be miss!

This book is one of Jackie Collins' best. I just re-read it (over a decade since the last time). Even after the HUNDREDS of books I've devoured since then this book still kept me entertained and on the edge of my seat until the end. You'll love the story and the characters even if they are just a tad dated (70's) in terms of clothes and catch phrases! That only adds to its "classic" status right!

No one writes about sex, drugs and rock 'n roll better than Jackie Collins. With chapter after chapter of sleazy sex, this book is definitely not for the squeamish! A fun read that will keep you page-turning late into the night.

This book was just reprinted. I hadn't read it when it first came out. I have read most of her other ones. This one didn't disappoint.
It is pure Jackie Collins

It's amazing but I can go in and re-read a Jackie Collins novel and still enjoy it as much as I did the first time. These characters are engaging and timeless and Ms. Collins writes like someone who knows what they are talking about. I highly recommend this book as well as all of her novels. There is something for everyone and they are all WONDERFUL!!

You know exactly what you get yourself into when picking up a Jackie Collins novel: a sugarcoated tale of glamour and lust with a roman à clef attitude. This time around, LOVERS AND GAMBLERS takes you into the glamourous life of Dallas and Al, two gorgeous misfits who suffer greatly in the name of love. Their destined-to-be-together union is a roller coaster ride of secrets and lies only Jackie Collins can concoct, and that means a lot of sins, a lot of sex, and whole lot of page turning. She may not be Proust, or even Nora Roberts for that matter, but, boy, can she handle her pen. It is as wicked as any of her villains. Her over-the-top imagination works to the very end. Don't hesitate to pick up LOVERS AND GAMBLERS. It is a one-sitting romp that deserves all the stops.-----Martin Boucher

Usually I love mystery/thriller/horror novels however a friend leant me a couple of Jackie Collins and I must say they are a perfect distraction and change. Her books are sexy and have so many sub stories running through them it enthralls you to find out whos doing who of hollywood. I always have this feeling that I should know which character represents who in real life because I'm sure some of the characters are based on real people ! They really draw you in and make you think about the characters I often say to myself "No No don't do that you numbskull argh !" Lovers and Gamblers has a surprising ending and the main character really gives everyone something to think about when he handles a bad situation. I also like how Jackie Collins really differentiates between sex and love.

For those unfamiliar with the greatness that is Jackie Collins, get your hands on a copy of "Lovers and Gamblers," 'cos it's the perfect escape ~and~ introduction to vintage Jackie. Tons of tawdry, complicated plotlines, raw sexuality, and characters spring to life from the pages, and you'll be rah-rah'ing for Dallas and Al the whole way through, giggling your ya-ya's off at Miz Collins' dialogue, her vivisection of the shallow and hopelessy stupid, and the way she cracks the male mind so expertly. "Lovers and Gamblers" especially works well as classic beach fare - along with some Bobby Womack or Bill Withers, your sunscreen, and frothy rum concoctions.

okay so it took me a few chapters (maybe 2) to get fully into it but it happened and i loved it! it would definitely be something i would read again. the characters were interesting and the tension between al and dallas kept me reading and smiling the whole time. the end was very action packed and i couldn't put it down. i loved the character development too. ending up loving al in the end.

yay jackie!! keep 'em coming. :)

I remember when i was 16 which was over 10 years ago, my mum's friend gave me a stash of books as she was clearing out her garage. One of them was Lovers & Gamblers by Mrs. Collins... and the rest is history... after finishing Lovers & Gamblers I wanted to read all her books. To this day this is still one of my favourite books by JC. If you liked her other books then you will love this one. It has it all.... love, sex, drugs, scandal and lots more. I always like her characters some of them good , some not so good but all very interesting and at times complex, she definitely knows them well!