Tainted Fortune

Ensnared in a murder, can a Hawaiian sugar heiress and a scandal-ridden French vintner uncover a deadly conspiracy before it's too late?

Resolute plantation owner Leilani Manolo must secure a sugar deal for her family business or face ruin. But when San Francisco's most influential import agent dies in her arms, the victim of a murderous street attack, she uncovers an ancient vendetta which threatens her life as well as her family's future.

French vintner Aristide Laurent is desperate to avoid more scandal. Craving the prestigious contest win needed to get his vintages into New York and Paris restaurants, he can't afford to involve himself with the stunning Hawaiian accused of murder. But despite his best efforts, he finds himself ensnared in her affairs.

Implicated in the killing and driven to save her family's livelihood, Leilani digs deep into a complex conspiracy. And although Aristide endeavors to help, he's forced to fight for his career when his good name is threatened by a shady cabal.

Will their struggles to succeed lead them to a tragic end, or can they find a happily ever after?

Tainted Fortune is the seventh book in the thrilling Of Blood and Gold historical fiction series. If you like mysterious pasts, feisty heiresses, and silver-tongued heroes, then you'll love Jenny Wheeler's captivating story.  

Buy Tainted Fortune for an exquisite tasting of danger today!

Like all ten books in Of Gold & Blood, Tainted Fortune can be read as a stand alone novel or as part of the series.