A Woman of Fortune

You never know what you’re really made of until you lose everything.


Texas socialite Claire Massey is living the dream—designer clothes, luxury cars, stunning homes. But everything comes crashing down when her charming cattle broker husband is arrested for fraud. Suddenly she finds herself facing attorneys, a media frenzy, and a trail of broken hearts. Betrayed and humiliated, Claire must maneuver incredible odds to save her family—and discover a life worth living.

Author Kellie Coates Gilbert delivers a story both poignant and emotionally gripping that celebrates the kind of fortune that lasts.






“With a unique feel for one woman struggle to heal the wounds of broken trust, A Woman of Fortune delves deftly into the meaning of family, the bonds of love, and the healing power of faith.”

Lisa Wingate, New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours


“Gilbert’s writing is smooth and engaging, and she explores emotional issues with grace.”

  Julie Kibler, internationally bestselling author of Calling Me Home   


“An emotionally complex story . . . that inspires us to explore our own hearts and our ability to survive painful challenges with our souls intact.” 

Julie Cantrell, New York Times bestselling author of The Feathered Bone 


“I couldn’t look away… Kellie Coates Gilbert takes an engrossing, all-too-real story of crime and greed and surprises us with a tribute to the overcoming power of true love.”

Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, The Belle of All Things Southern radio program