Courting Misfortune
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4.7 • 26 Ratings
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
Calista York needs one more successful case as a Pinkerton operative to secure her job. When she's assigned to find the kidnapped daughter of a mob boss, she's sent to the rowdy mining town of Joplin, Missouri, despite having extended family in the area. Will their meddling expose her mission and keep Lila Seaton from being recovered?
When Matthew Cook decided to be a missionary, he never expected to be sent only a short train ride away. While fighting against corruption of all sorts, Matthew hears of a baby raffle being held to raise funds for a children's home. He'll do what he can to stop it, but he also wants to stop the reckless Miss York, whose bad judgment consistently seems to be putting her in harm's way.
Calista doesn't need the handsome pastor interfering with her investigation, and she can't let her disguise slip. Her job and the life of a young lady depend on keeping Matthew in the dark.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Jennings (The Major's Daughter) introduces readers to the rough and tumble town of Joplin, Mo., in this fun inspirational adventure set in 1898. Undercover Pinkerton agent Calista York is hired to find Lila, the daughter of a Chicago gangster with connections to Calista's boss. Lila was last seen being held in a brothel in Joplin, and though Calista's wary of the assignment because she has relatives in the area who may blow her cover, she takes the job, convinced that "God had called her on this path" to rescue Lila before she is harmed. Matthew Cook, a new pastor in Joplin, is eager to save souls in the derelict town. After spotting Calista at a brothel and then at a whiskey shop, Matthew determines to protect her and help her reform her life. Calista's work in Joplin becomes a complicated balancing act as she deals with meddlesome family, her deepening feelings for Matthew, her investigation and the corrupt local police, and a looming deadline to find Lila. Just when Calista is recalled by her boss and gives up searching for Lila, Matthew discovers the truth about Lila's whereabouts and races to find Calista before she reports back. Jennings nicely lays out the competing interests and introduces Joplin locals, such as orphanage director Mrs. Fairfield, who promise good things for future entries in the series. Full of colorful characters and unexpected twists, Jennings's entertaining story is her best yet.
Customer Reviews
Another Wonderful Book
Another wonderful book from Regina Jennings! As always this author has great characters. A lady Pinkerton and a missionary in a rough town was bound to be interesting. I usually have a laugh or two from the characters but there were also some serious times. There is a spiritual thread throughout the book. Matthew just couldn’t figure this Calista out from one time to the next. Enough mystery, danger, romance and fun times to keep me flipping those pages. I think historical and mystery readers would enjoy this story. I would certainly recommend this story to my friends and family.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and author but was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.
Amazing!
Wow! This book was AMAZING! I can’t even begin to describe how much I loved it! It had me laughing out loud, nail-bitingly anxious and my heart beating in all the right places.
Once again, Author Regina Jennings has created an incredible world to open your book and get lost in (no pun intended, lol) and I’m reminded why I need to make sure to keep up with her books! She is quickly becoming one of my favorite go-to authors (especially if I’m in need of a few good laughs mixed in with my reading!)
Courting Misfortune is a beautiful blend of mystery, romance, comedy and a lesson in learning to follow God’s direction for your life, even when it seems it’s in the opposite direction of what it ought to be!
If you’re a fan of Ms. Jennings’ previous works, you’re sure to be thrilled with this latest addition to her collection! I, for one, will be anxiously awaiting the next installation in her Joplin Chronicles series and snatching up a copy as soon as humanly possible to continue this adventure!