  The Chrarcters in the Romance Mystery Novel - The Exchange
Jewelle Dawson, our heroine, is an attractive, well-educated interesting woman in her late forties. She has spent the last seven years in the Federal Witness Protection Program after testifying against the Gambrelini Crime Family. Her choice, to testify for the government, resulted in her losing her life fabulous life as a national medical consultant, her identify, and also her very soul. Her last years living in Duluth, Minnesota have left Jewelle in an emotional void. Willing to risk it all in order to get back her life and her identify, Jewelle decides to go on a 30-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the luxury cruise ship, the Emerald of the Seas. Jewelle meets three women who will bring love and friendship into her life and two men who will battle for her love and her heart. You'll love Jewelle as she goes from having lost-it-all-for-honor to now taking the ultimate challenge—to again become the not-afraid-of-live, dynamic, and strong woman that she was... and is.
Frances is the core of the book. Known for her mystery thrillers, eighty year-old Frances Wakefield is an internationally known authoress who has made the best sellers list at least ten times in her career. Frances is charismatic, fun-loving, eccentric, highly imaginative, and has a heart of gold. Just like the intricate plots in her books, Frances weaves herself into the lives of those she meets on board the Emerald of the Seas changing all their lives forever.
In his mid fifties, Max is the quintessential example of a wealthy jet setter gambler. His mesmerizing brown eyes, brown, slightly wavy hair and incredible physique make him a head turner wherever he goes. Max lives on the Mediterranean in his luxury yacht, To The Max, and surrounds himself with interesting people and two loyal friends that have been like brothers to him for over thirty years. Max lives life on the edge, savors each day, and regards women as expendable commodities. He enjoys their company but wants no ties, no commitments….not trails. Max is a character that will charm all readers with his lust for life, his deep values, his ability to be a friend, and his willingness to risk his fortune for those he loves. Will Jewelle be one of those who will put Max's loyalty to the ultimate test?
Jewelle and Randy become instant friends as they have so much in common. Both have troubled pasts and both search for love and acceptance. Randy, in her mid forties, is an accomplished Civil Engineer who is on the Emerald of Seas with her dying mother, Sarah Harrison. Randy didn't want her mother to die in some sterile hospice, so she went to great lengths so that her mother could spend the last weeks of her life touring the fabulous Mediterranean ports-of-call including Spain, Italy, Greece and Turkey. Readers will instantly identify with Randy as she struggles with her identify, her need for love and acceptance, and her ability to give of herself to those she loves.
In her seventies, Sarah Harrison is dying of breast cancer. Born into wealth and privilege in Atlanta, Georgia, Sarah embodies the essence of a true Southern Belle; well—mannered, polite, elegantly dressed, but never showing any outward signs of emotion. Sarah's mean spirit and demanding ways are the result of the blows that life has dealt her—an arranged marriage, a daughter that failed to meet her expectations, and an diseased body riddled with pain and suffering. Readers will love to hate Sarah for her hardened ways, her cold heart and the acrimonious way she talks to Randy. Sarah is that one person we all have in our lives…someone from whom we want love and understanding but never get.
The gentle Italian giant, Paul Rosini, is six feet four of solid muscular body, jet black hair, perfect olive complexion and seductive brown eyes. A widower from Chicago, Illinois with a 10-year-old son, Paul is on the cruise to get over the tragic death of his wife, Risa. Although it has been almost one year since her death, Paul, a family man, struggles to overcome the pain of his loss. Employed by a large corporation as Head Pilot for their fleet of private jets, Paul has traveled the world. He speaks multiple languages, is highly educated, fun, and romantic and misses the life he had with his perfect family. His chance meeting with Jewelle starts a relationship that he never thought he could again have…one filled with love, passion and romance.
The lovable Vietnam Vet, who lost his leg and half of his face, will win the hearts of all readers. Kenny is Max's best friend and manages Max's investments…and to some degree his life. Kenny is lovable, kind-hearted, funny, spontaneous, honest, and loyal. If you could choose just one friend in your life, everyone would want a Kenny. Kenny's life becomes entangled with the lives of Jewelle, Max, Randy, Paul and Sarah and it is their trust in Kenny that allows each to find love, forgiveness and, understanding.
Professor of English and Frances Wakefield's husband of sixty years, Gordon provides an anchor for his spontaneous and feisty wife's crazy plots and schemes. Gordon adores his wife and revels in her lust for life. He considers himself a lucky man to have had the experiences in his life because of his marriage to his engaging and loving soul-mate.
Seventy-something, extravagantly rich and titled, Picco is like a special Aunt to Max. Picco knows Max better than anyone. Picco will win over the hearts of readers with her enchanting and captivating manner, and fascinating life.
Incarcerated in a Florida prison after one of his famous jewel heists went bad, Louey becomes the inspiration for Frances Wakefield's last best seller. Louey is an internationally famous jewel thief whose M.O. was so brilliant, he had become not only wealthy but notorious. Louey and Frances' chance meeting turns into a relationship that will not only change Frances' life but give her insight into the real life of crime that she had only written about but never experienced firsthand. |
