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A Big Gamble
A BIG GAMBLE
Gossip is the life blood of most any small town. How do you combat something like that when gossip is so much more interesting than the truth? Bruce Cartwright was willing to feed the gossip mill if it got him what he wanted.
It had been six months since Melanie Jarvis had seen him when he showed up claiming they were married. If that was true, why had he just now come forward? If it was a lie, what was he hoping to gain? But she was just a pawn in his effort to get what he wanted.
Rik O’Shea wanted to be part of Melanie’s future. That wouldn’t be possible until they discovered what Bruce was planning. Could they get it figured out before she was kidnapped, or worse?
Gossip is the life blood of most any small town. How do you combat something like that when gossip is so much more interesting than the truth? Bruce Cartwright was willing to feed the gossip mill if it got him what he wanted.
It had been six months since Melanie Jarvis had seen him when he showed up claiming they were married. If that was true, why had he just now come forward? If it was a lie, what was he hoping to gain? But she was just a pawn in his effort to get what he wanted.
Rik O’Shea wanted to be part of Melanie’s future. That wouldn’t be possible until they discovered what Bruce was planning. Could they get it figured out before she was kidnapped, or worse?
221 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 16, 2022
About the author
Suzanne Floyd
35 books73 followersSuzanne was nine years old when her family moved to Arizona from Iowa in a converted school bus. She still lives in Phoenix with her husband, Paul. They have two daughters, two sons-in-law, five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Until recently she and her husband enjoyed traveling to all their favorite places on their Honda Goldwing trike. They've gone to South Dakota, Iowa, Colorado, Washington state, Wyoming, and many more. After selling the trike, they travel on four wheels instead of three. Remember: “It's not the destination, it’s the ride.” Or drive now.
When she’s not writing and traveling, she enjoys reading and crocheting, sometimes doing them both at the same time. She enjoys reading many types of books, but mysteries, spy thrillers, cozy mysteries, and romantic suspense are her favorite.
Even as a preteen she and her best friend saw a mystery behind every bush, or maybe creeping down the hall when their folks weren’t home. She always enjoyed making up stories to entertain herself while traveling with her family or doing housework. Like her on Facebook at Suzanne Floyd Author. Her books are all available on Amazon in e-book, paperback, and audible.
Until recently she and her husband enjoyed traveling to all their favorite places on their Honda Goldwing trike. They've gone to South Dakota, Iowa, Colorado, Washington state, Wyoming, and many more. After selling the trike, they travel on four wheels instead of three. Remember: “It's not the destination, it’s the ride.” Or drive now.
When she’s not writing and traveling, she enjoys reading and crocheting, sometimes doing them both at the same time. She enjoys reading many types of books, but mysteries, spy thrillers, cozy mysteries, and romantic suspense are her favorite.
Even as a preteen she and her best friend saw a mystery behind every bush, or maybe creeping down the hall when their folks weren’t home. She always enjoyed making up stories to entertain herself while traveling with her family or doing housework. Like her on Facebook at Suzanne Floyd Author. Her books are all available on Amazon in e-book, paperback, and audible.
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December 27, 2025
one of the best by Floyd
A typical read by Suzanne Floyd, but one of her best. The story was more interesting and the plot thicker than some of her other books. It’s always a who dun it with a happy ending for the main players… what’s not to love ? We need more happy endings with less gore and less real evil characters… sometimes just enough is enough to have a good story !
A typical read by Suzanne Floyd, but one of her best. The story was more interesting and the plot thicker than some of her other books. It’s always a who dun it with a happy ending for the main players… what’s not to love ? We need more happy endings with less gore and less real evil characters… sometimes just enough is enough to have a good story !
August 16, 2022
Fabulous
So full of life lessons, consequences, family drama, love, and joy! It is a true rollercoaster ride that shows how life can be if you own up to your mistakes, lessons learned throughout life and growing with the challenges life throws your way! Exceptional book!
So full of life lessons, consequences, family drama, love, and joy! It is a true rollercoaster ride that shows how life can be if you own up to your mistakes, lessons learned throughout life and growing with the challenges life throws your way! Exceptional book!
March 21, 2026
A gripping small-town drama packed with secrets, suspense, and unexpected twists. The tension builds brilliantly as truth and lies collide, keeping you hooked till the end. A thrilling and engaging read you won’t want to put down. Absolutely captivating.
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