SILENT WAGER

Unexpected twists add excitement, danger and shock - elements of a true winner." Romantic Times magazine Sexy -- Risky -- Compelling to the end -- SILENT WAGER captures the passion, danger and emotional turmoil of the aftermath of perilous days in Houston in the summer of 2001. When tropical storm Allison hits Houston's historic black community, it nearly wipes out Camille and Max Granville's hard-earned home and restaurant, Vendora. But it is just a foreshadowing of the disasters to come. Without flood insurance, the Granvilles' bills pile up, while their savings dwindle. Desperate to save Vendora and pay their daughter Jaidan's college tuition, Max takes a risk that involves turning over control of Vendora to a slick Los Angeles businessman with a shady past. Miraculously, the move pays off. Once again,the Granvilles' future looks bright - until a celebratory cruise turns tragic. When a fire onboard separates the couple and takes Max's life, it rests with a grieving Camille to regain Vendora-and deal with a rebellious daughter who blames her for her father's death. Yet, just when all seems lost, astonishing information about Max's last act surfaces from the depths of the catastrophe. The truth about what happened in Max's final moments could change everything for Camille, for Jaiden. and for Vedora-if Camille can find out exactly what happened and how. But Camille's good fortune may mean someone else's ruin. Someone desperate enough to do anything to stop her from getting to the truth...(Dafina, May 2006)