Download or read book The Fortune Hunter written by Suzy Spencer and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2015-10-17 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times–bestselling true crime author reveals the full story of murder and deception behind the Lifetime movie Secrets of a Gold Digger Killer. Texas millionaire Steven Beard, Jr. fell hard for Celeste Martinez, a waitress less than half his age. She served the seventy-year-old widow his nightly cocktail—along with sexual favors—at a country club in Austin. After they married, Steven gave her cars, homes, jewelry, and designer clothes. But Celeste wanted more. Claiming she had depression, Celeste checked into a psychiatric facility, where she met and seduced fellow patient Tracey Tarlton. Celeste soon convinced Tracey that the only way they could be together would be to kill Steve. One early morning in October, Steve awoke to a shotgun blast to his gut. Tracey was arrested but refused to implicate Celeste . . . until she learned the truth about her lover. In a sordid trial that featured the antics of famed Texas defense attorney Dick DeGuerin, the depths of Celeste’s lies were revealed in a tale of lust, betrayal, and regret. This new edition of The Fortune Hunter has been updated throughout. “A brilliantly crafted and endlessly compelling true crime thriller, Spencer is among the best of the best.” —Edgar Award–winning author Burl Barer

Download or read book Fortune s Prince Charming written by Nancy Robards Thompson and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Category: home and family"--Page 4 of cover.

Download or read book An Allie Fortune Mystery Set written by Sara Mills and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This package includes the complete two-volume set of An Allie Fortune Mystery series: Miss Fortune and Miss Match. In Miss Fortune, Allie Fortune is the only female (and probably the best) private investigator in New York City in 1947 . They call her the "P.I. Princess." Her work is a welcome distraction from her own past, and she’s just been hired on by a client who isn’t telling the whole truth. Mary Gordon’s claims of innocence don’t fit with her ransacked apartment, being shot at, and the two Soviet agents hot on her trail. Meanwhile, the FBI is working the case because a legendary and mysterious treasure has gone missing...again. The only catch for Allie is her new “partner” Jack, an attractive, single agent who knows how to make her smile. As Allie and Jack chase after the gold, they must contend with the Soviets, who also want the priceless treasure back--after all, they stole it fair and square. In Miss Match, the motivating factor is the relationship of the main character, Allie Fortune, with a man who may or may not be dead. She fell in love with him before he went off to fight in WWII, and perhaps even worse, before she realized she loved him. Now he has disappeared and she can't move on with her life, romantically at least. Meanwhile, she has become a private investigator and has developed a stellar reputation in the business. As Miss Fortune came to an end, Allie had learned that her old flame was indeed still alive but missing, somewhere in Europe. Meanwhile, she has become good friends with an attractive, single FBI agent (Jack O'Connor), complicating the situation. Jack O’Connor receives a letter from Maggie, a woman he used to love, saying she’s in trouble in Berlin. The FBI refuses to get involved, so Jack asks Allie Fortune to help him investigate. Allie and Jack pose as a missionary couple who want to bring orphans back to the United States. A child finds important documents that everyone in the city--Soviets and allies alike--want for themselves. Maggie refuses to tell Jack what the documents are, saying if things go wrong, they are better off not knowing. Through the course of the search, Allie’s past is brought back to her, half a world away from home.

Download or read book The Foremost Good Fortune written by Susan Conley and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Susan Conley, her husband, and their two young sons say good-bye to their friends, family, and house in Maine for a two-year stint in a high-rise apartment in Beijing, prepared to embrace the inevitable onslaught of new experiences that such a move entails. But Susan can’t predict just how much their lives will change. While her husband is consumed with his job, Susan works on finishing her novel and confronting the challenges of day-to-day life in an utterly foreign country: determining the proper way to buy apples at a Chinese megamarket; bribing her little boys to ride the school bus; fielding invitations to mysterious “sweater parties” and tracking down the faux-purse empire of the infamous Bag Lady; and getting stuck in an elevator, unable to call for help in Mandarin. Despite the distractions, there are many occasions for joy. From road trips to the Great Wall and bartering for a “starter Buddha” at the raucous flea market to lighting fireworks in the streets for the Chinese New Year and feasting on the world’s best dumplings in back-alley restaurants, they gradually turn their unfamiliar environs into a true home. Then Susan learns she has cancer. After undergoing treatment in Boston, she returns to Beijing, again as a foreigner—but this time, it’s her own body in which she feels a stranger. Set against the eternally fascinating backdrop of modern China and full of insight into the trickiest questions of motherhood—How do you talk to children about death? When is it okay to lie?—this wry and poignant memoir is a celebration of family and a candid exploration of mortality and belonging.

Download or read book Valentine s Fortune written by Allison Leigh and published by Silhouette. This book was released on 2009-02-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You're safe now." His voice was a seductive whisper as he pulled her from the blazing restaurant. But on the run and pregnant, Bethany Burdett knew she had to forget the brave firefighter who'd risked his life to save hers. Until Darr Fortune tracked her down… Ever since he spirited the unconscious stranger to safety, the youngest Fortune brother was haunted by a powerful desire to see her again. And when a blizzard stranded them together, Darr knew he'd risk it all again for the enigmatic mother-to-be who aroused much more than his protective instincts….

Download or read book FAMILY FORTUNE written by Roz Denny Fox and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The LYON LEGACY A family's fortune is more than its money. In the Lyon family, old secrets give rise to new ones The Lyon family matriarch has disappeared. And now her money's disappearing, too—bit by bit. Margaret Lyon's grandniece, Crystal Jardin, who looks after the family finances as well as those of the business, is growing more concerned every day. The Lyons wait anxiously during this time of crisis, hoping for word of Margaret. Then, as if Crystal's life wasn't complicated enough, she meets Caleb Tanner—and she falls for him. Hard. Even though Caleb's everything she doesn't want. He's too handsome. Too confident. And far too relentless. Can she afford to take a chance on her feelings? Margaret's not there to give her advice, but Crystal knows what she would have said: Follow your heart.

Download or read book Fluke Family Fortune written by Robert Erickson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-10 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First in the Fluke Family series, Fluke Family Fortune sets the stage for the comical misadventures of Maynerd Fluke Dumsted. To afford the love of the beautiful but shrewish Sue Tue, Maynerd Dumsted sets out to follow the clues to the family fortune hidden somewhere in the cursed kingdom of Gnat. A sometimes well-intentioned ghost gnome tags along for laughs, but his selfish machinations often mean more trouble for Maynerd. Other friends join the fun, such as the lovable fire-year-old orphan, Dandy May, who cavorts with dandelion fairies; the head-bashing ogress, Grissel who hates songs sung about her; an ineffectual thousand-year-old madman; a retired clodhopper named Sam Simple and his fun loving mule, Jazibell. A family curse and the grandiose scheme of the brigand King Kryan Kruke to transform him into the new national hero, in order to reunite the four scattered kingdoms of the land of Gnaught, further complicates Maynerd's plans to find the family fortune.

Download or read book Cursed by a Fortune written by Fenn George Manville and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-11-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Cursed through a Fortune" is an interesting book that became written via the famous British creator George Manville Fenn, who is recognised for his work in adventure fiction inside the 1800s. The story was first posted in 1895 and is a combination of suspense and drama that indicates the characters' difficult journey. The story is focused on the principle character, Leslie Devorset, who gets caught in an internet of disaster and mystery. As the name shows, a terrible fortune becomes exciting cloth that impacts the characters' lives. As Fenn successfully weaves collectively factors of thriller, betrayal, and the outcomes of wealth, she creates a story that continues readers on the edge of their seats. Setting her stories in Victorian England, Fenn appears on the darker facet of humans and how social expectancies affect their lives. There are issues of morals, greed, and how destiny can change things at any time on this book. Fenn is a tremendous storyteller, and the manner he handles the complicated plot makes the book very exciting to read. "Cursed through a Fortune" is an amazing example of George Manville Fenn's skill at writing captivating testimonies that integrate motion with ethical reflection.

Download or read book Change of Fortune The Five Day Reunion written by RaeAnne Thayne and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2024-06-25 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. Change of Fortune by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne Only a family crisis could bring Ross Fortune back home to Texas. But clearing his sister of a murder charge is the roving PI's most important mission. Falling for the woman counseling his nephew is a complication he definitely doesn't need. And though the sexy off-limits Fortune is a challenge Julie Osterman can't resist, her personal feelings can't cloud her professional judgment. But when an explosive secret threatens everyone's future, is Julie willing to put it all on the line for the chance to be at Ross's side…forever? Previously published. FREE STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! The Five-Day Reunion by Mona Shroff Law student Anita Virani hasn't seen her ex-husband since the ink dried on their divorce papers. Now she's agreed to pretend she's still married to Nikhil until his sister's wedding celebrations are over—because her former mother-in-law neglected to tell her family of their split! Their renewed closeness shows Anita a new side of Nikhil. And reignites his feelings for her… Previously published.

Download or read book Cavanaugh Fortune written by Marie Ferrarella and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cavanaughs continue to thrill in this latest story of crime, feuding partners and…surprise seduction from USA TODAY bestselling author Marie Ferrarella A ring of murderous hackers is casting a wide net of destruction, bringing down financial institutions and ruining lives. Detective Alex Brody must get to the bottom of the case immediately, but he needs help. Normally he'd rejoice at the idea of gaining a sexy new partner, but not this one…not a Cavanaugh. Officer Valri Cavanaugh is pulled from the ranks to assist in a case that could make or break her career. She has the tech smarts, but her new partner thinks she's a privileged brat. As they delve deeper into the mystery, these unwitting partners find they have more in common than just a case—sizzling chemistry that is both startling…and potentially deadly.

Download or read book Dick Hamilton s Touring Car Or A Young Millionaire s Race For A Fortune written by Howard Roger Garis and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-30 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dick Hamilton's Touring Car; Or, A Young Millionaire's Race For A Fortune" by Howard Roger Garis is a thrilling tale of adventure and determination that follows the young millionaire Dick Hamilton on a race for fortune. Garis' narrative takes readers on an exhilarating journey filled with challenges, camaraderie, and the pursuit of dreams. This book is an engaging choice for adventure enthusiasts and fans of young adult fiction, delivering a captivating story that combines the excitement of a race with the values of friendship and perseverance.

Download or read book Fortune s Blight written by Evie Manieri and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: King Daryan struggles to maintain stability in his kingdom, while his comrades go home to fight for Shadar independence and the key to peace in Norland may lie with an elderly prisoner in Ravindal castle.

Download or read book To Alaska for Gold Or The Fortune Hunters of the Yukon written by Edward Stratemeyer and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-04 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "To Alaska for Gold; Or, The Fortune Hunters of the Yukon" by Edward Stratemeyer. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Download or read book Fortune s Honor written by Jenna Bennett and published by Magpie Ink. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To save himself, his friends, and his mission, a fugitive must put his fate in the hands of the last women he should trust—the same woman who sent him to prison four months ago. Last year, galactic translator Holden Sinclair had a great life. He was traveling the nexus with his friends, seeing new worlds, making money, and generally having a good time. The only cloud on his horizon was his unrequited crush on the captain’s girlfriend, but that matter resolved itself when she betrayed them to the Rhenians and they were shipped to the prison camp on the moon Marica-3. Since then, Holden’s only thoughts about Josie have revolved around getting even. Or so he thinks, until he runs into her again, in a brothel in Calvados. She’s disillusioned, contrite, and still as desirable as ever. And all too soon Holden finds himself right back where he started: torn between his loyalty to Quinn and the crew of the Good Fortune, and his feelings for Josie. But with prices on all their heads, their mechanic scheduled for public execution in the Calvados town square two days hence, and the Rhenian military drawing the net ever tighter around them... can he justify putting his trust in a woman who’s already betrayed them once? Can he risk the consequences of reintroducing her into their lives? And most importantly, can he stop his friends from killing her on sight? Genre: science fiction, SF, science fiction romance, SFR, space opera, action & adventure, romance, military SF, series, award winning SF, alpha male, enemies to lovers

Download or read book Nine Months to a Fortune written by Elizabeth Bevarly and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2024-08-20 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One passion-filled night… Kicks off Fortune's baby countdown! Sabrina Fortune is as methodical as they come. So when she uncharacteristically topples into one unexpected night of passion with Zane Baston, she's stunned to find that she's pregnant! Zane's life—as meticulously mapped out as Sabrina's—also is knocked off its axis by Sabrina’s news. Not to mention the discovery that the unlikely duo is having twins! But as they work together to figure out an arrangement for co-parenting, they soon discover that love has a way of overcoming even the best-laid plans… From Harlequin Fortunes of Texas: Book 1: Fortune's Secret Marriage by Jo McNally Book 2: Nine Months to a Fortune by Elizabeth Bevarly Book 3: Fortune's Faux Engagement by Carrie Nichols Book 4: A Fortune Thanksgiving by Michelle Lindo-Rice Book 5: Fortune's Holiday Surprise by Jennifer Wilck Book 6: Fortune's Mystery Woman by Allison Leigh

Download or read book Acid Rains of Fortune written by James Lawson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-12-27 with total page 727 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the day her husband is sentenced to prison, Angela Santiago Hart gives up her newborn son for adoption. Eleven years later, she wants him back. This sets in motion a chain of events which engulfs the boy, Ethan, his sister, Abby, and a vast cast of memorable characters, in a maelstrom of legal, domestic and sexual nightmares. Although the novel deals with heady stuff, like the family courts, sexual slavery, murder, pedophilia, madness, prison, and a dark underworld of judicial and personal brutality, what draws one in is how the children endure and transcend their ordeals and the psychological consequences of doing so that emerge later on. Added to this are the stories of the childrens parents, Angelas husband, boyfriend and other children, a family court judge and her husband, the girls tricked or kidnapped into slavery, various judges and lawyers, all transformed by a single miscarriage of justice. The power of the book is in the courage, grit, determination and craftiness of its characters and and in their victories against impossible odds.

Download or read book On Fortune s Tide written by Theresa-Marie Smith and published by Grosvenor House Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-30 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'On Fortune's Tide' is a historical romance set in Cornwall in the eighteenth century.