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When Games Go Wrong
Sloane Scarborough appears to have it all ... until an unloaded gun at a lavish costume party turns her world upside down. When the gun unexpectedly fires, killing her husband's ex-lover, a playful cocktail game morphs into a scene of tragedy and deception. Sloane insists it was a random accident, but her explanation holds little weight with the police-"Unloaded guns don't load themselves, Mrs. Scarborough."
With her glittering life spiraling into freefall, Sloane turns to Max Bale, a prestigious Manhattan defense lawyer. Their partnership, however, is haunted by a tangled past and what-might-have-been regrets. Everything has changed since their sea-spun collision on the rocky Maine coastline twenty years earlier ... except for their electric connection.
To clear Sloane's name, Max enlists Madison Breakers, a brilliant and stunning private investigator. The complication? Madison is Max's current girlfriend-and far from convinced of Sloane's innocence. As secrets surface and allegiances fray, the tension between the two women crackles, pulling a high-stakes love triangle into the heart of the investigation.
As the hunt for the truth deepens, cracks in alibis and unsettling revelations force Madison to question everyone-including Max. The case hurtles toward a shocking conclusion, leaving Sloane and Max to confront the ghosts of their past and the reality that second chances may come at a steep cost.
Sharp, thrilling, and laced with intrigue, When Games Go Wrong delivers an irresistible blend of mystery, suspense, and romance that will keep you guessing until the final page.
With her glittering life spiraling into freefall, Sloane turns to Max Bale, a prestigious Manhattan defense lawyer. Their partnership, however, is haunted by a tangled past and what-might-have-been regrets. Everything has changed since their sea-spun collision on the rocky Maine coastline twenty years earlier ... except for their electric connection.
To clear Sloane's name, Max enlists Madison Breakers, a brilliant and stunning private investigator. The complication? Madison is Max's current girlfriend-and far from convinced of Sloane's innocence. As secrets surface and allegiances fray, the tension between the two women crackles, pulling a high-stakes love triangle into the heart of the investigation.
As the hunt for the truth deepens, cracks in alibis and unsettling revelations force Madison to question everyone-including Max. The case hurtles toward a shocking conclusion, leaving Sloane and Max to confront the ghosts of their past and the reality that second chances may come at a steep cost.
Sharp, thrilling, and laced with intrigue, When Games Go Wrong delivers an irresistible blend of mystery, suspense, and romance that will keep you guessing until the final page.
338 pages, Paperback
Published March 7, 2025
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March 15, 2025
Mystery with the most clever & colorful characters and ingenious humor throughout. Megan Simon’s debut novel "When Games Go Wrong" is a must-read!
If you love a story that keeps you guessing until the end this is the book for you! I was completely swept up in the characters and found myself laughing at the wit the author weaves in. You'll find yourself picking your favorite character, until a new one is introduced that you love even more.
Her vivid storytelling and descriptions accurately take you through Sloan Scarborough's past and search for answers as the story unfolds.
I hope this is one of many for this author, I love her writing style and look forward to reading more from Megan Simon.
Grab your copy now, you won’t regret it!
If you love a story that keeps you guessing until the end this is the book for you! I was completely swept up in the characters and found myself laughing at the wit the author weaves in. You'll find yourself picking your favorite character, until a new one is introduced that you love even more.
Her vivid storytelling and descriptions accurately take you through Sloan Scarborough's past and search for answers as the story unfolds.
I hope this is one of many for this author, I love her writing style and look forward to reading more from Megan Simon.
Grab your copy now, you won’t regret it!
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