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Lip Hooked
Finn Cummings is a walking experienced deep-sea captain without a boat; domestic-abuse counselor with a hair-trigger temper; loved by the gorgeous multi-millionaire owner of Heaven Scent, a 58-foot Buddy Davis-designed sport-fishing yacht, yet unable to free himself from the clutches of Jeena Sterling, a female predator who shows up in his bed, dripping wet and wearing a mermaid costume. Finn’s shaky hold on what should be an easy-going life in the Florida Keys totally unravels when Jeena and her brother Billy steal Finn’s not-so-secret cash retirement fund, along with the stashes of two other local captains, all of whom have made love to the same “mermaid,” and can’t get over it any better than Finn.
Below the surface of the ocean, a giant hammerhead shark cruises toward a rendezvous with more than one of the characters, and a few 1000-pound blue marlin unintentionally become participants in a tournament with a winner-takes-all purse worth a cool $1,500,000.
From the Florida Keys, to the island of San Salvador, Grand Bahamas, and beneath the ocean in between, Lip Hooked is a wild adventure of excitement, danger, and crisscrossing double-crosses that keep readers guessing.
Below the surface of the ocean, a giant hammerhead shark cruises toward a rendezvous with more than one of the characters, and a few 1000-pound blue marlin unintentionally become participants in a tournament with a winner-takes-all purse worth a cool $1,500,000.
From the Florida Keys, to the island of San Salvador, Grand Bahamas, and beneath the ocean in between, Lip Hooked is a wild adventure of excitement, danger, and crisscrossing double-crosses that keep readers guessing.
637 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 6, 2015
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About the author
Chris Gardner
25 books215 followersChristopher Gardner is the owner and CEO of Gardner Rich LLC with offices in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. Conquering grave challenges to become a successful entrepreneur, Gardner is an avid motivational and aspirational speaker, addressing the keys to overcoming obstacles and breaking cycles. Gardner is also a passionate philanthropist whose work has been recognized by many esteemed organizations.
The amazing story of Gardner’s life was published as an autobiography, The Pursuit of Happyness, (Amistad/Harper Collins) in May 2006, and became a New York Times and Washington Post #1 bestseller. In paperback, the book spent over twenty weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into fourteen languages. Gardner was also the inspiration for the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness,” released by Columbia Pictures in December 2006. The movie is the #2 all-time domestic grossing drama. Will Smith starred as Gardner and received Academy Award, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations for his performance. Gardner was an associate producer on the film.
Gardner’s second book, Start Where You Are: Life Lessons in Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be will be published on May 12, 2009.
Born February 9, 1954 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Christopher Paul Gardner’s childhood was marked by poverty, domestic violence, alcoholism, sexual abuse and family illiteracy. Gardner published his autobiography out of a desire to shed light on these universal issues and show they do not have to define you. Gardner never knew his father, and lived with his beloved mother, Bettye Jean Triplett (nee Gardner), when not in foster homes. Gardner is indebted to Bettye Jean for his success as she provided him with strong “spiritual genetics” and taught him that in spite of where he came from, he could chart another path and attain whatever goals he set for himself.
Gardner joined the Navy out of high school and then moved to San Francisco where he worked as a medical research associate and for a scientific medical supply distributor. In 1981, as a new father to son Christopher Gardner Jr., he was determined to find a career that would be both lucrative and fulfilling. Fascinated by finance, but without connections, an MBA or even a college degree, Gardner applied for training programs at brokerages, willing to live on next to nothing while he learned a new trade. Chris Jr.‘s mother left and Gardner, despite his circumstances, fought to keep his son because, as he says, “I made up my mind as a young kid that when I had children they were going to know who their father is, and that he isn’t going anywhere.”
Gardner earned a spot in the Dean Witter Reynolds training program but became homeless when he could not make ends meet on his meager trainee salary. Today, Gardner is involved with homelessness initiatives assisting families to stay intact, and assisting homeless men and women who are employed but still cannot get by. It is estimated that 12% of the homeless population in the United States is employed; in some communities that estimate is as high as 30%.
Gardner worked at Bear Stearns & Co from 1983-1987 where he became a top earner. In 1987 he founded the brokerage firm Gardner Rich in Chicago from his home with just $10,000. Gardner Rich LLC is an institutional brokerage firm specializing in the execution of debt, equity and derivative products transactions for some of the nations largest institutions, public pension plans and unions.
Dedicated to improving the well-being of children through positive paternal involvement, Gardner is a board member of the National Fatherhood Initiative, and received the group’s Father of the Year Award in 2002. He serves on the board of the National Education Foundation and sponsors two annual awards: the National Education Association’s National Educational Support Personnel Award and the American Federation of Teachers’ Paraprofessio
The amazing story of Gardner’s life was published as an autobiography, The Pursuit of Happyness, (Amistad/Harper Collins) in May 2006, and became a New York Times and Washington Post #1 bestseller. In paperback, the book spent over twenty weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into fourteen languages. Gardner was also the inspiration for the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness,” released by Columbia Pictures in December 2006. The movie is the #2 all-time domestic grossing drama. Will Smith starred as Gardner and received Academy Award, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations for his performance. Gardner was an associate producer on the film.
Gardner’s second book, Start Where You Are: Life Lessons in Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be will be published on May 12, 2009.
Born February 9, 1954 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Christopher Paul Gardner’s childhood was marked by poverty, domestic violence, alcoholism, sexual abuse and family illiteracy. Gardner published his autobiography out of a desire to shed light on these universal issues and show they do not have to define you. Gardner never knew his father, and lived with his beloved mother, Bettye Jean Triplett (nee Gardner), when not in foster homes. Gardner is indebted to Bettye Jean for his success as she provided him with strong “spiritual genetics” and taught him that in spite of where he came from, he could chart another path and attain whatever goals he set for himself.
Gardner joined the Navy out of high school and then moved to San Francisco where he worked as a medical research associate and for a scientific medical supply distributor. In 1981, as a new father to son Christopher Gardner Jr., he was determined to find a career that would be both lucrative and fulfilling. Fascinated by finance, but without connections, an MBA or even a college degree, Gardner applied for training programs at brokerages, willing to live on next to nothing while he learned a new trade. Chris Jr.‘s mother left and Gardner, despite his circumstances, fought to keep his son because, as he says, “I made up my mind as a young kid that when I had children they were going to know who their father is, and that he isn’t going anywhere.”
Gardner earned a spot in the Dean Witter Reynolds training program but became homeless when he could not make ends meet on his meager trainee salary. Today, Gardner is involved with homelessness initiatives assisting families to stay intact, and assisting homeless men and women who are employed but still cannot get by. It is estimated that 12% of the homeless population in the United States is employed; in some communities that estimate is as high as 30%.
Gardner worked at Bear Stearns & Co from 1983-1987 where he became a top earner. In 1987 he founded the brokerage firm Gardner Rich in Chicago from his home with just $10,000. Gardner Rich LLC is an institutional brokerage firm specializing in the execution of debt, equity and derivative products transactions for some of the nations largest institutions, public pension plans and unions.
Dedicated to improving the well-being of children through positive paternal involvement, Gardner is a board member of the National Fatherhood Initiative, and received the group’s Father of the Year Award in 2002. He serves on the board of the National Education Foundation and sponsors two annual awards: the National Education Association’s National Educational Support Personnel Award and the American Federation of Teachers’ Paraprofessio
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January 14, 2017
Great story
I really loved this story and wish mr Gardner could provide more to read. The characters and their interactions were fantastic and the excitement of catching a really really big fish comes through in the story.
I really loved this story and wish mr Gardner could provide more to read. The characters and their interactions were fantastic and the excitement of catching a really really big fish comes through in the story.
July 14, 2016
Would give more than 5 stars
I loved this book. It was quite long, which for me is a huge plus. I felt like I was in the book. Each character was real to me. The writing makes me feel strong emotions.
I knew nothing about sport fishing and less about tournaments, but this book guided you through, as if you had been around fishing for years.
You keep hoping the good guys will prevail over the bad guys, but with the twists and turns you just don't know how it will end. I highly recommend this book, and was sorry Chris Gardner has passed away and there will not be new books to follow from him.
I loved this book. It was quite long, which for me is a huge plus. I felt like I was in the book. Each character was real to me. The writing makes me feel strong emotions.
I knew nothing about sport fishing and less about tournaments, but this book guided you through, as if you had been around fishing for years.
You keep hoping the good guys will prevail over the bad guys, but with the twists and turns you just don't know how it will end. I highly recommend this book, and was sorry Chris Gardner has passed away and there will not be new books to follow from him.
April 18, 2017
I was hooked
I really enjoyed this. There was so much going on, it could have been a series of books. Several plots wove in and out seamlessly, featuring odd characters that are completely believable. This is the longest book I have read in quite awhile but I enjoyed every twist and turn. Well done.
I really enjoyed this. There was so much going on, it could have been a series of books. Several plots wove in and out seamlessly, featuring odd characters that are completely believable. This is the longest book I have read in quite awhile but I enjoyed every twist and turn. Well done.
June 3, 2016
Wow
I loved this book. I love the characters in the story, the plot, the descriptions of the fishing tournament and of course the temperamental Finn. I wanted the story to continue longer. I felt like I was with friends because they were described so well. This is a great story.
I loved this book. I love the characters in the story, the plot, the descriptions of the fishing tournament and of course the temperamental Finn. I wanted the story to continue longer. I felt like I was with friends because they were described so well. This is a great story.
May 23, 2016
One of the better novels
I marked it as a 'reread in a few years. Good characterization, intrigue, intensity and story line. Sad about the author.
I marked it as a 'reread in a few years. Good characterization, intrigue, intensity and story line. Sad about the author.
May 26, 2016
Much better than expected
Interesting characters, imaginative plot, teasing sex and some humor. What more do you want?. Enjoy and wish a sequel were possible.
Interesting characters, imaginative plot, teasing sex and some humor. What more do you want?. Enjoy and wish a sequel were possible.
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews