Book Description
“A lively beach or commute read, this quick, cheerful parody of aging, capitalism, and marriage offers a little bit of everything––comedy, suspense, romance––and even some insights into the meaning of life.” -Booklife by Publishers Weekly "A mysterious author delivers the comical tale...a raucous adventure around the globe...brisk, debaucherous, and cheeky sense of humor...fast-paced, modern, and world-spanning..." --Kirkus Reviews "Readers looking for a rollicking adventure...intrigue and action will love Powerballs...where romance, adventure, and greed intersect in a world-hopping journey of lives gone awry." -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review "Powerballs...is an action-packed adventure story that also serves as a cautionary tale of what can happen when one is suddenly thrown into a position of great wealth...the book was fast-paced and exciting. I loved that there was always an unexpected twist popping up..." --OnLineBookClub.org A sudden windfall - and the money to make every dream come true... With finances and marriage strained to the breaking point, Rose and Henry Ball dream of new lives filled with romance and adventure. Then Fortune takes a hand. Against all odds the couple win a record Powerball lottery. The sudden windfall is the answer to all their prayers. Or maybe not. Helpless to resist the sirens' song, the Balls leap feet first into the intoxicating world of the super-rich. Henry drifts into treacherous waters on a mad Russian oligarch's yacht, while Rose throws caution to the wind and rushes headlong into the arms of a beautiful, dangerous stranger. The Balls are in way over their heads by the time Fortune reveals her capricious nature. A swashbuckling investment banker entrusted with their wealth has rolled the dice and lost. Now, money can't save Rose from a terrible fate. It's up to Henry to come to her rescue. The pleasures and perils of sudden wealth spring to vivid life in the rip-roaring POWERBALLS, where wealth and security are illusions - and only love endures.