Lucky Penny (Miranda Vaughn Mysteries Book 3)

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A year after her acquittal on fraud charges, former financial analyst Miranda Vaughn is finally getting her life back. Not only does she have a chance for romance with her sexy neighbor, FBI Agent Jake Barnes, but she's also got a new job...one that's taking her to a vacation paradise! Perched above the crystal blue waters of Lake Tahoe, the Whispering Pines Resort & Spa is a local landmark and a popular destination for the rich and famous who are stressed out from being rich and famous. And down on the water's edge is the Lucky Penny Casino-an abandoned shell of a once-stylish casino. Max Emmerson, the owner of the Whispering Pines Resort, used to own the Lucky Penny, and he wants it back. Miranda's job is to get Max's finances in order so he can borrow the money to buy the casino, and make sure nothing jeopardizes his gaming license. Easy, right? But the nice boring accounting job spirals out of control with the addition of a Hollywood film crew, an underground gambling ring, and Jake going undercover at the resort as a newlywed-with another woman. As Miranda and Jake each dive into their investigations, they can't deny their growing feelings for each other. But it's more important than ever that they keep their attraction hidden. Especially since someone at the resort is watching them very closely, and is willing to do just about anything to keep them from uncovering the truth. Miranda Vaughn Mysteries: Chasing the Dollar (book #1) Dropping the Dime (book #2) Lucky Penny (book #3) Chasing Tinsel (holiday short story) "An engaging read full of mystery and deception." Fresh Ficiton "High stakes, high energy, and a highly humorous good time!" Gemma Halliday, New York Times bestselling author

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 226 pages

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