The Swindler’s Daughter + Giveaway

A surprise inheritance. A cache of family secrets. A choice that will change her life forever.

Lillian Doyle has lived her entire high-society life with her widowed mother, believing her father died long ago. But when news arrives that her estranged father only recently passed away–in jail–Lillian is startled to find that the man has left a business and all of his possessions to her, making her a rather unusual heiress.

When she goes to take possession of her father’s house in a backwoods Georgia town, the dilapidated structure is already occupied by another woman who claims it was promised to her son, Jonah. In her attempts to untangle the mess, Lillian will discover not only a family she never knew she had but a family business that is more than meets the eye–and has put a target on her back.

To discover the truth and take hold of the independence she’s always dreamed of, she’ll have to make friends with adversaries and strangers–especially Jonah, the dusty and unrefined cowboy who has secret aspirations of his own.

My Review:

First off, I have to deep dive into a cover love swoon because there is just something so appealing about that portrait of Lillian! So pretty and eye-catching with those bold choices of colour…and yes, clearly a young lady in the early 1900s would not be wearing bright lipstick but still, I think it captures her essence and provides a lovely introduction to the heroine waiting within.

The story starts in a lawyer’s office where Lillian’s life is turned upside down and builds from there. The first part of the book focuses on Lillian coming to grips with the idea of an inheritance from a father she never knew. Her grandiose ideas of what that inheritance entails takes a nose dive when she finally arrives to claim it — and discovers so much more than she bargained for.

Like an extended family she never knew about and a run down house inhabited but a strange woman who is convinced it’s owned by her son….and the son! Oy — Jonah doesn’t make a good first impression (though Lillian plays a part in that) and neither is willing to trust the other so there’s lots of clashing wills and misunderstandings which is always fun. 🙂

But as Lillian begins to understand more about her father’s life, she discovers a mystery that grows from puzzling to downright sinister. Loved the way the plot builds as the author starts to pull together diverse bits of story into a compelling whole.

The Swindler’s Daughter is an intriguing mix of romance and mystery threaded together by faith.

Book provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications Inc.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

Paperback copy available internationally — so, yay, everybody’s included in this giveaway no matter where you live.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Swindler’s Daughter, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday May 27, 2023. Offer open to International Readers.

34 thoughts on “The Swindler’s Daughter + Giveaway”

  4. Thanks for your review. Oh but this cover is a “draw you in” so very pretty. I would love to win and read another one of her books. thanks for this chance.

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  5. Count me as another who loves that cover – so eye-catching! The story sounds intriguing too, Kav, so please throw my name in the hat 🙂

    ckbarker at gmail dot com

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  6. The cover on this simply draws me in because it’s a bit different and I like that! But when you dig into the storyline, her father has only recently passed away but she thinks he’s been gone for a number of years? Intriguing……and SHE has an inheritance…uh yeah, I’m drawn in hook, line and sinker. 🐟

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  7. This one is already on my must-read list! I’ve been reading such praise for it via reviews & blog posts. I think the cover first drew me in and then the intriguing plotline.

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  8. This is only my third Stephania book but I thought it was the best I’ve read so far. Now that I think about it, all three books had houses central to the theme of the story. Hmm…maybe that’s a plot device for her? Such a fun treasure hunt, glad you liked it 🙂

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  9. I have read many of Stephenia McGee’s books. She is a great author! I have been looking forward to the release of The Swindler’s Daughter! It sounds like a very intriguing story. I like that it has a mix of romance and mystery! And the cover is indeed lovely! 🙂

    Alison Boss
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  10. Rarely do we all make mention of a cover, but the marketing department definitely produced a winner! I must admit it would be even better if the lipstick were toned down. Enjoyed the review and I think I remember this from RCW. Thanks!

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  11. The cover had me placing “The Swindler’s Daughter” on my TBR list earlier. Your review has the desire to read this book increasing greatly. How can you not love the thought of a book that’s “an intriguing mix of romance and mystery threaded together by faith”? Not me!

    Thank you for the chance to win a copy!
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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  12. I’ve had this on my must read wishlist since I first heard of it. Thank you for sharing your wonderful review. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. Ohhhh, that’s interesting. You’re the first one to mention that you con’t like the cover. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I guess, even when it comes to books. 🙂 Good luck, Pam!

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  15. I agree the overall makeup is not really in line with the years this book was written. And from the way your review states she may not have even been in the position to buy anything that wasn’t of necessity. So I’m not fond of this cover either.
    But it does sound like an interesting story.

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