Courting Misfortune

Calista York is sent to Joplin, Missouri, to find the kidnapped daughter of a mob boss. She is opposed by Matthew Cook, a handsome pastor who wants to stop a baby raffle being held to raise funds for a children's home. Calista needs to keep Matthew in the dark to complete her mission and protect the life of a young lady.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2020
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

Calista York is on the brink of losing her job as a Pinkerton operative. To secure her position, she must find the kidnapped daughter of a mob boss. Despite having extended family in the area, she is sent to the rowdy mining town of Joplin, Missouri. As she delves into her mission, she faces the risk of her cover being exposed by her meddling relatives.

Meanwhile, Matthew Cook, a missionary, finds himself unexpectedly assigned to a short train ride away. He is determined to fight against corruption and injustice wherever he encounters it. However, his attention is drawn to a baby raffle being held to raise funds for a children's home. Matthew is determined to stop the raffle and expose the reckless Calista York, who has a history of making poor decisions that endanger her life.

Calista is not pleased with Matthew's interference in her investigation. She knows that his presence could jeopardize her job and the life of the young lady she is trying to rescue. She attempts to keep him in the dark, but her disguise slips, and Matthew becomes increasingly suspicious.

As the stakes rise, Calista must navigate the treacherous waters of her mission and protect the life of the kidnapped girl. She must also confront her own demons and come to terms with the consequences of her past actions. Matthew, on the other hand, is determined to see justice done and will stop at nothing to expose Calista's true intentions.

In the end, Calista must make a difficult decision that could change her life forever. She must choose between her job and the life of the young lady she is trying to save. Will she be able to protect her cover and complete her mission, or will her meddling relatives expose her and put her in danger? Only time will tell.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 141 x 217 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764235344