Lucky Santangelo is a very sexy and smart woman about to
open a new casino, The Keys, in Las Vegas that will
surpass any other. Lucky's 16-year-old daughter, Max, is
looking for trouble in pursuing an Internet lover, not
knowing she's been deliberately targeted by Henry Whitfield-
Simmons, who calls himself Grant. Henry is a deranged
pervert who has a vendetta against Lucky for giving an
acting role to the handsome Billy Melina instead of to him.
Billy is the boyfriend of Lucky's best girlfriend, Venus,
who's a famous actress. Henry intends to make Lucky pay for
this unfairness through her daughter Max.
The plot thickens as Anthony Bonar, illegitimate grandson
of Lucky's godfather Enzio Bonnatti, declares revenge on
Lucky by sabotaging her grand opening for the casino. In
retaliation of Lucky's brother and mother being
assassinated by Enzio Bonnatti, she in turn kills Enzio.
Anthony, a drug lord, is a dangerous and ruthless man. His
wife has been separated from her children and is kept in
Mexico City with around-the-clock guards. Anthony's
grandmother, Francesca, is the only person he has respect
for. She too is intent on revenge on the Santangelos. In
the meantime, Lucky is receiving notes in her mailbox that
only say "drop dead beautiful."
As Lucky is trying to organize a family gathering for her
father Gino's 95th birthday party and the opening of The
Keys, Max arranges to meet the Internet predator in Big
Bear. Max meets an interesting young man, Ace, hoping he is
Grant. When Grant finally shows up and Max does not want to
go with him, Ace steps in and poses as her cousin. Grant
abducts both of them at gunpoint and takes them to a
deserted cabin. Ace is locked in an outhouse and left to
starve as Max is chained to a bed. After Ace manages to
escape with Max, they both think they're free of Grant.
When previously visiting Las Vegas, Anthony killed a woman
who was sent to his room by his co-conspirator, Renee, who
is now arranging the destruction of The Keys event.
Everything comes to a head at the grand opening of The
Keys. Lucky's notes are now arriving saying "drop dead
bitch" and written in blood. Anthony is pushing too hard
and giving too many orders. Renee decides to double-cross
him and call off the destruction of The Keys. She intends
to destroy Anthony once and for all and get him permanently
out of her life. The ending is a complete surprise and you
must read it to appreciate the twist in the story.
In the beginning of this book, the reading was a bit slow
and confusing with so many characters introduced in the
first couple of chapters. There were also many different
plot lines to follow. Further into the book, it was hard
not to become involved in the characters, leaving you
anxious for the next page. Although quite a bit of the
language was bad, the story itself was very good.
The bestselling author of Lovers & Players returns with her
25th fabulous novel and her most beloved character...Get
ready for the scandalously scintillating read only Jackie
Collins can deliver!
Lucky Santangelo is back with a vengeance--still every bit
as strong, sexy, and seductive as ever! But Lucky is older
and wiser, and hot to reclaim her power position in Las
Vegas. However, a deadly enemy from her past has
resurfaced--a person determined to take everything from her,
including the family she holds so dear: two sons and an
out-of-control teenage daughter who is just as outrageous as
Lucky herself. Like mother, like daughter. And if that old
saying holds true, it’s going to be one wild ride.
Internationally bestselling author Jackie Collins marks her
twenty-fifth novel with “another page-turning tale packed
with intrigue, revenge and romance,” (Publishers Weekly on
Lovers and Players). Aren't we lucky?!
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