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Georgia's Gamble [A Historical Fiction Novel; The Pratt Chronicles Book 1]

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In the heart of 1907 Texas, Georgia Pratt is the epitome of the perfect daughter-polished, poised, and destined to be a socialite in the sprawling world of the Pratt family. But beneath her carefully curated façade lies a restless spirit yearning for more than the gilded cage of society.

Everything changes when Benjamin Tucker enters her life, a captivating outsider who challenges everything Georgia thought she wanted. Drawn to his unfiltered passion and daring dreams, she finds herself torn between her family's expectations and the intoxicating allure of a love that feels both exhilarating and forbidden.

As whispers of disapproval swirl around them, Georgia must navigate a treacherous landscape of societal pressure, family loyalty, and hidden secrets. Can she unravel the mysteries of her heart and dare to defy the path laid out for her? 

In "Georgia's Gamble," one woman's quest for freedom leads to a choice that could change her destiny forever. Will she gamble it all for love, or will she succumb to the expectations of her world? The stakes have never been higher.All Rights Reserved

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