Indulgent Charity: A Charity Styles Novel

by Wayne Stinnett, Sharon Ward

When a friend asks Charity Styles to help with a desperate and very personal rescue mission, she expects danger—but she doesn’t expect to come face to face with a discarded lover from her past, now the head of a ruthless cartel.
DJ Martin’s son has been kidnapped, thrusting Charity into a relentless chase above and below the waters of the storm-battered Mexican coast. Although she agreed to help, she expected an open partnership, not a constant web of lies and deceit.

As gunmen close in and treachery multiplies, Charity faces a gauntlet of assassins, explosions, and ambushes at every turn. But the biggest threat may come from DJ himself, whose secrets and betrayals keep mounting as time runs out.

With the fate of an innocent boy at stake, as well as her own survival, Charity must outsmart lethal enemies and trust her instincts before the kidnappers’ doomsday clock hits zero.

In this high-stakes race against time, Charity Styles will risk everything to keep her promise to a friend and complete her mission.

For Charity, failure is never an option.

Genres: Thriller

236 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 29, 2026

About the author

I'm a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and now, a full time novelist. Between those careers, I've also worked as a deckhand, commercial fisherman, divemaster, taxi driver, construction manager, and truck driver. I live in the Sea Islands, near Beaufort, SC, with my wife and youngest daughter. We also have three grown children, five grand children, three dogs and a whole flock of parakeets. I grew up in Melbourne, FL and have also lived in the Florida Keys and Cozumel, MX.

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Reviews

[Janis Brown · Rating 2 out of 5]

My best shot at a review

It didn't take long to figure out that this was not a Stinnett written book. I have read every one of his books over the years. As he mentioned it has been 3 years since a Charity book and I must reread that last book again to compare. It was hard to just keep reading this one. I'll revise or rewrite my review after. Sorry, Wayne. Some of you tropical authors have added cowriters to your books. Some work out OK, some don't. Maybe I'm just getting older and brain is changing. I'll leave it at that.

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really disappointed in this story. I love all of Wayne Stinnett’s series/books but this one didn’t read like a typical Wayne Stinnett novel. It seemed like it was quickly thrown together with very little thought in the characters or plot. This one seemed thrown together haphazardly. This one was co-authored which might explain the lack of good storyline. As a result I have no interest in reading any books written by or co-authored the by this person.

[m.scott quinney · Rating 5 out of 5]

charity to the rescue

Great story line , Kept me wondering how things would unfold and turned out My only disappointment is when the author revealed cgseutys hair hair color. It didn’t match with my visual of what charity looked like. Maybe I missed it in the preceding books. Maybe it’s the woman touch AS co author

[Mr Thomas · Rating 1 out of 5]

First, I am a Wayne Stinnett fan. I have faithfully read every fiction book that he has written but Indulgent Charity was a major disappointment. Convoluted and confusing plot left me with the feeling that it was two different stories awkwardly pasted together. Stick with Jesse, a character and storyline that you have developed so well.

[Peter Strauss · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my Favorite (And I usually love'm)

The dual storyline concept I didn't like at all whereas the first dragged and lacked the usual excitement and intrigue the second was too short and rushed, introducing names and characters useless to the story. Overall, like I said, not the norm and left me wanting!

[Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

The latest books by Stinnett became SO technical re boats etc that thee are mostly no storyline.
Ths collaberation, is his saving grace. The Jesse books could REALLY benefit from this too. Seriously!

[Slympicins · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's been a long time since we have had a Charity book. It surely didn't disappoint. Lots of new folks in this adventure who just might be around for the next book. It's great to have Charity back again.

Happy Anniversary Wayne and Greta.

[Wilbur Hundley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book!

Indulgent Charity is another exciting Charity Styles novel. Wayne and Sharon wrote a seamless story bringing their characters together. I enjoyed it very much. A fun read.

[Roland Riendeau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome read

Charity's adventures never fail to get better in every story. Wayne teams up with amazing writers to give the books that extra edge to keep you riveted right till the end.

[John Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Indulgent

I have been reading Wayne for years I have not read any of Sharon's. I do not think that the combination works well.
Wayne if you don't want to continue writing the series just kill her off and let it be.
Thanks for your stories.
John

[John Halajko · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Two Adventures in One

Good storyline for adventure you get two nice to see Charity interact with Fin hope there is more in the future! Is Charity really done with DJ we’ll have to wait and see glad to hear more Charity coming!

[George Rawley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Execellant

It's not often you discover two authors that can write a mystery together and get you to the last chapter with you wondering what happens next.

I have enjoyed Wayne St in nett writing for a number of years, and now I have to add Sharon Ward to that list as well

[Jan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too much

Too much gratuitous sex and unacceptable language. Plot was unnecessarily complex at times. Am not going to keep reading unless language, ready we and plot are not cleaned up.

[Don Blank · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

I throughly enjoyed this book. It had a good story line and kept me interested throughout the entire story. I recommend reading this book.

[Heidi Pearson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read.

Would be deserving of the 5th star were it not for the typos. Very distracting, and unnecessary. Story line was great, as were the characters.

[Loy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have read all of the charity books
This one was a little different, but it might have been the co-author giving the book a different flavor

[W. James · Rating 5 out of 5]

another great read.

Woke up at about 2am the past two mornings to read this book. Hard to put it down. Ready for the next one.

[Scott Reas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great collaboration! Touche.
Cannot wait for the next release.

[Robert oram · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have read all the books and this one was a challenge to get through….i will give charity another try but she might have met her match with bad storylines

[David Crosby · Rating 5 out of 5]

This fast-paced novel keeps you on the edge of your seat! Highly recommended.