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Gamble Brothers
The Gamble Brothers series by J. Lynn has 3 known books (3 published) and is best read in publication order, starting with Tempting the Best Man (2012).
- Books
- 3 known books (3 novels)
- Published
- 3
- First published
- 2012
- Status
- completed
- Shelved under
- Romance
- Last checked
Start here: Tempting the Best Man (2012) — then read straight through in publication order.
Reading order
The date order of published books and any announced future entries — the default way to read the series.
- Book 1:
Tempting the Best Man
Tempting the Best Man opens the Gamble Brothers trilogy in 2012 as a brisk 199-page New Adult romance, throwing a bridesmaid and a best man together at a wedding under the scrutiny of family and friends.
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Tempting the Best Man - Book 2:
Tempting the Player
The second installment, Tempting the Player, followed the same year at a longer 265 pages, shifting focus to another Gamble brother while the first book's couple recurs in a supporting role.
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Tempting the Player - Book 3:
Tempting the Bodyguard
Two years later, Tempting the Bodyguard closed the trilogy in 2014 at 262 pages, completing J. Lynn's set of Kentucky brothers with the family circle by then fully expanded.
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Tempting the Bodyguard
About the Gamble Brothers series
Gamble Brothers is a New Adult romance trilogy Jennifer L. Armentrout wrote as J. Lynn, following the Gamble brothers -- a tight family of Kentucky men -- as each finds a woman who upends his carefully guarded life. Tempting the Best Man opens the series with a bridesmaid and a best man thrown together at a wedding, sparking a will-they-won't-they that plays out under the scrutiny of family and friends.
Each book centers a different Gamble brother, with the earlier couples reappearing in supporting roles as the family circle expands -- a structure consistent with Armentrout's other New Adult work as J. Lynn. Expect the same warm, banter-driven tone as Wait for You: contemporary, grounded, and light on angst compared to her paranormal series.
Complete at three books, Gamble Brothers is a quick, connected read for fans of Armentrout's New Adult romances.
Frequently asked questions
How many books are in the Gamble Brothers series?
Three: Tempting the Best Man (2012), Tempting the Player (2012), and Tempting the Bodyguard (2014).
What order should I read Gamble Brothers in?
Publication order: Tempting the Best Man, Tempting the Player, Tempting the Bodyguard. Each book follows a different brother, with earlier couples recurring.
Who is J. Lynn?
J. Lynn is a pen name used by Jennifer L. Armentrout for her New Adult contemporary romance titles, including this series and Wait for You, kept separate from her paranormal and fantasy work published under her own name.
Is Gamble Brothers finished?
Yes, the trilogy is complete, concluding with Tempting the Bodyguard (2014).
Is Gamble Brothers connected to Wait for You?
No, they're separate New Adult series by the same author (writing as J. Lynn) with different casts and settings.
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