Books like Fool Me Once by Fern Michaels
Olivia Lowell has always believed her mother died in childbirth. A lawyer’s notice changes everything: her mother is alive, has died recently, and left Olivia a sizable inheritance. Yet the will contains a shocking caveat—Olivia’s mother, along with two college friends, committed a crime years ago, and she wants Olivia to locate the accomplices and persuade them to confess. Struggling with feelings of betrayal toward her father and uncertainty about the money, Olivia faces a daunting task: uncover the past, reconcile with her father, and discover the true nature of her mother—and herself. With the support of a handsome young lawyer and the affection of her beloved Yorkies, Olivia embarks on a journey that tests family bonds, love, and personal identity.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Fern Michaels
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