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From the banks of Texas's Buffalo Bayou to the blue waters of Hawaii, this powerful novel from acclaimed author Anita Bunkley tells the story of one resilient woman's fight to save a family legacy--and create a future for herself and her daughter. . .
When tropical storm Allison hits Houston's historic black community, it nearly wipes out Camille and Max Granville's hard-earned home and restaurant, Vendora. But it is just a foreshadowing of the disasters to come. Without flood insurance, the Granvilles' bills pile up, while their savings dwindle. Desperate to save Vendora and pay their daughter Jaiden's college tuition, Max takes a risk that involves turning over control of Vendora to a slick Los Angeles businessman with a shady past. Miraculously, the move pays off. Once again, the Granvilles' future looks bright--until a celebratory cruise turns tragic.
When a fire on board separates the couple and takes Max's life, it rests with a grieving Camille to regain Vendora--and deal with a rebellious daughter who blames her for her father's death. Yet just when all seems lost, astonishing information about Max's last act surfaces from the depths of the catastrophe. The details of what happened in Max's final moments could change everything for Camille, for Jaiden, and for Vendora--if Camille can find out exactly what happened and how. But Camille's good fortune may mean someone else's ruin. Someone desperate enough to do anything to stop her from getting to the truth. . .
| Price | Condition | Delivery | Seller | Action |
| $99.99 | Digital |
| WonderClub |
Charlie Victor
reviewed Silent Wager on February 12, 2013
Silent Wager
Silent Wager by Anita Bunkley is the story of Max and Camille Granville, a Texas couple in a financial struggle to save their dinner club, Vendora, which was severely damaged during a tropical storm. Max believes the answer to their financial troubles is in the hands of Davis Kepler, a fast-talking businessman from Los Angeles. As if the Granville's don't have enough to worry about with their struggling business, on the home front they have a rebellious daughter who is about to leave for college.
Once things get rolling smoothly, the couple joins Kepler and his movie star girlfriend on a celebrity cruise. Max learns Kepler has a serious gambling problem and uses his addiction to regain control of Vendora.
I felt that the story, although well crafted, moved a little slow. The reader must get almost two-thirds into the book before the story gets moving, but once it does, the pace increases. There are interesting twists and turns, and players in the game, but little intrigue or suspense. However, Silent Wager is a good read with good characters, and good story development.
I have read several of Bunkley's books and really enjoy her novels that are written in the western era, and during the early 1900's. I would recommend Silent Wager to romance readers who like a bit of contemporary lit in the mix.
My rating is 3.5 stars.
Peace & Blessings,
Tracy
www.TracyLDarity.com
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