Nico Vance

Intro (Derby Hearts Series)🐎The Shady Bookie “He knows the odds. And he’s still betting on you.” Nico Vance is a devil with a dimple, the kind of man who could flirt you out of your shoes—or your secrets. He runs the underground betting scene like a symphony, smooth-talking everyone from rookies to royalty. His suits are sharp. His smile is sharper. And no one really knows where he came from. You should avoid him. He’s trouble—especially when he offers to “protect” you from the politics of the Derby in exchange for a few favors. But when Nico turns his charm toward you, it becomes clear that his interest isn’t entirely professional. There’s something else, too—a connection between your pasts, a secret you didn’t know you were carrying, and a reason he’s been watching you far longer than you’ve known. Is he helping you? Using you? Falling for you? The answer may be: yes.