"One treacherous game. Seven reluctant players. Destiny will crown one. And luck will destroy the others. Let's play"

Let's play indeed! This novella was such an amazing beginning for this next series. It intrigued me and captivated me so much, I NEED MORE!
I love the suspense, the mystery, the dark theme behind it all.
It was such a good and quick read that really got me wanting to read more from this author.
Really looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

This is the prologue to the series, an introduction to every characters that's going to be in the series. And it really captured my attention. From just reading this one, I could tell the series is going to be so fun. I'm so intrigued how this series is going to go, what's going to happened with each of the players!

Copy received from The Next Step PR and I am reviewing it voluntarily and objectively.

This is the first book of this author I have read, and so far I am impressed with the author’s ability to weave a complicated, but interesting plot.

This is the prequel novella set to introduce us to a select group of people and the ones designing the game. All characters of the future novels were given a playing card to be their identity. As for what they have to do....we do not know yet.

Overall, extremely intriguing and I look forward to the first book.

Play The Hand You Were Dealt is a very enticing beginning to what I'm sure will be an excellent series by M. Jay Granberry. It's action-packed, with a suspenseful and intriguing plotline that immediately caught my attention. It offers a lot of insight into a criminal organization that for many decades has ruled New Orleans and now is looking to expand to Las Vegas. There are quite a lot of characters presented and we get a bit of backstory for each one. All of the 'players' in this story have an interesting life and I'm beyond intrigued to know more about them. Although a short, quick read, this novella served its purpose, I can't wait to read the next book in the series.


*I received an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really didn’t get much idea of what to expect from this novella from the start, so I was excited and intrigued to say the least. However, while by the end I was still intrigued, I was not as excited as I was. The writing was a bit too explanatory in details that don’t really add to the plot in certain instances (first 10-15 pages) and I think that made the whole storyline a bit murky.

There were some editing and grammatical errors scattered through the book, but nothing too crazy.

Overall, I did up being disappointed in the book, but more so that I wanted focus more on the story details and plot and not extraneous details. It made it really hard to finish the story. I would probably continue to read the first actual novel in the series, just because at the end I was interested in hearing where the author goes with the story.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me a copy in return for my honest review!

I fell in love with this author when I discovered her last year. There is a quality and skill to her writing that feels like a gentle touch to my soul. Her writing almost feels poetic with word choice or the way that she phrases sentences. I also love that she knows how to give such vivid details.

The premise of this story is good. I liked the tie-in with New Orleans and how it was going to now tie in with Las Vegas. There was a lot of information in this little novella. At times, it got hard trying to keep track of all the characters and how they would be. I am hoping that when it comes time to the individual stories, and the reader only has to focus on one aspect or character, for the most part, it will get easier. I can see that the author did need to write this novella for the purpose of showing all the players in the game.

I can definitely tell that this will be an interesting story with a touch of darkness because how can it not when the seven deadly sins and Vegas are involved?

'Play the hand you were dealt' is a quick novella by M. Jay Granberry

This was an intriguing start to this new series by a new to me author. This novella definitely piqued my interest and I cannot wait for more.

The beginning of this novella talks about a treaty signed by 7 members and the formation of 'The Middle' (a group of sorts for the LA underworld) But there is a whole lot to unpack here because of the number of characters introduced in the book. I also like a good book involving 'games' that takes us on an exhilarating ride and this book was just it. I honestly, cannot wait to read further in this series.

This is the introduction to what I’m hoping is an amazing new series. It definitely started out with a bang! We were introduced to several characters and given plenty of background knowledge to form an opinion and keep me intrigued. I’m very excited about reading the next book in the series!

Play the hand you were dealt
By m jay Granberry
Published date 13 July 2020
Spoilers alert
Novella story
This is a short story about money revenge guns what side of the city you on.
New Orleans le chacal an organisation he was built into killing hunting the people down many would love two be in New Orleans the crescent city of a town for money laundering he had two collect three debt. His grandfather had a mistress years ago auroly guldry now eight five and still looking good and now married two his grandfather. His grandfather taught him everything he needed two know his father died and his grandfather brought him up now he wanted two kill the men who killed his father first with a fight. His grandfather is Magnus Thidodeux. He the one who showed him life business and money how two deal with the city. Devyn is is mistress is woman lover and business partner. They one the battle and now he with is beautiful devyn now they were getting ready for Las Vegas.
Devyn was getting ready for Las Vegas where the casino the money was. Devyn selected eight men two come into the office has they came devyn was dressed in a mini skirt nice blouse shoes knife under her stockings. Just Incase there was trouble. The eight men came two the office with their nice suits and shoes and ties she made a point of telling them two dress for the assignment and look the part.
Devyn showed them the eight boxes with names and addresses in and each men had two drop the boxes of two each house and wait till the owner of the box opened and once the box was opened then the money be paid into the group. They all excepted the mission and devyn was glad. Thing were going write. Inside each box was a playing card but the men never knew what was in the box it was for the casino game of the invited people.
She told the men not two ask question just drop of the eight boxes selected each in front on them they went and done as agreed. Devyn was excited on the mission she watched each person open the box and the enveloped she knew everything about the players intended for the games their lives where they worked everything pick them selected. The players have been under surveillance for some time now she new their habits they movement who they sleep with she had two study them for the course of the game. Each player were different unique in they ways they all opened the boxes and only one didn’t she knew there was a problem her lover would deal with it her man.
Las Vegas devyn introduces herself two the players tell them her mission makes sure they all have they card with them tell them she only need really six people explain about the operation whose behind it. The casino was full of people she ordered a drink from the waitress and when they came no one would drink the champagne first just incase it was poisoned so devyn drank it first and was glad nothing happened so they all followed after. Magnus thinideaux explained he was behind the organisation and introduced himself two the players.
I loved this novella excited two sea what happens next in the series. I love devyn character she a strong woman I hope she in the series allot in the next book. I wanted more from this book I wanted two sea what happens next it was excitement read.

M. JAY Granberry introduced you to tbe players in the story and piqued your interest in what would happen and how "Play The Hand You Were Dealt" will play out, only to leave you on a pinnacle of interest. The book was well written, giving just enough information to have you wondering, where, who, why, what and how this story will unravel.

Interesting start. There is lots of info crammed into this beginning. Everyone sounds interesting and looks like there is going to be lots of drama for sure. I am interested in reading the series for sure.