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Lucky Penny [Mass Market Paperback]

Catherine Anderson
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

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Book Description

January 31, 2012

From the author of Perfect Timing, Cheyenne Amber, and other beloved bestsellers...

To support her orphaned niece, impoverished Brianna O'Keefe accepts work with a Colorado rancher. To guard herself from unwanted attention, she resorts to a harmless little lie: that she's married to a Denver gold miner named David Paxton.

But when her "husband" shows up, Brianna is stunned--not the least by her desire...


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Praise for Catherine Anderson

“Heartwarming, gently sensual...satisfying.”—Library Journal

“Pure reading magic.”—Booklist

“A major voice in the romance genre.”—Publishers Weekly

“Catherine Anderson has a gift for imbuing her characters with dignity, compassion, courage, and strength that inspire readers.”—Romantic Times

About the Author

Catherine Anderson lives in the Oregon mountains with her husband and her Rottweilers, Sam and Sassy, who seem convinced that they are teacup poodles and that obedience training is for people. Catherine spends leisure time with her family and friends, including her sons and daughter-in-law, often discussing intriguing story twists for her books. Such talks can draw curious stares if they happen to take place in a restaurant and involve plotting the demise of a fictitious villain.

She is the award-winning author of numerous published works, including the Harrigan Family Novels (Here to Stay; Perfect Timing), Coming Up Roses, Cheyenne Amber, and many more. 


Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Signet; Original edition (January 31, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0451236033
  • ISBN-13: 978-0451236036
  • Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 1.2 x 7.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #92,389 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I have read every book Catherine Anderson has written. S Helms  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
The heroine struggles with trust issues but finally love wins in the end. Jonette Kramer  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Enjoyable Read! February 6, 2012
Format:Mass Market Paperback
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What length would you go to for the sake of family? Would you live a lie, dig out of trash cans for food, pretend to be someone you're not--all so your promise to a dying relative will be upheld? Brianna O'Keefe has done all of these things, and more, for her "daughter". And she won't give her up, no matter what!

David Paxton, a small town marshal, is surprised when he is given a bag of mail, all sent from a woman, Brianna Paxton, who claims to be his wife, and Daphne, who is supposed to be his daughter. Problem is, David's never heard of the woman, nor does he have any children. He sure as hell isn't married....unless he got extremely drunk one night during his younger years. What if Daphne really is his? How can he ignore their letters, especially should she prove to be his? He sets off to find out the truth--but nothing could have prepared him for what he'd find in Glory Ridge. Brianna, though a bit prim-and-proper, is a beauty and sweet Daphne has the Paxton looks, right down to the birthmark on the neck. So how is it that Brianna can look him in the eye and tell him he's not her father?

Brianna made a promise to her twin, Moira, when she was on her deathbed. She would raise Daphne as her own, caring for her like she would a child from her own womb. She's kept this vow all these years, and nobody else knows the truth. But when David Paxton, her made-up husband, suddenly appears at her doorstep, her life of lies is in jeopardy. Though she won't admit it to David, she can't deny the overwhelming family resemblance between Daphne and David--but Brianna knows better. He's not the father of her dead sister's child. But then how does one explain the looks?
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20 of 25 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Lucky Penny, Lots of Problems February 26, 2012
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I'm normally a Catherine Anderson fan; in fact, she's one of the few authors for whom I'll pay full retail. That being said, her latest paperback is full of problems that made it impossible for me to get lost in the story.

In 1891, Brianna O'Keefe accepts a job in Colorado working as tutor/housekeeper for a rancher who expects her to provide more personal services as well. To keep him at bay, she pretends to be married to a miner named David Paxton,who is supposedly seeking his fortune in Denver. Brianna's daughter, Daphne, is actually her niece, the product of the rape of Brianna's twin sister, Moira. Brianna's employer forces her to write a letter to her "husband" every week, begging him to come back and take care of her and their little girl. Unbeknownst to Brianna, Daphne is also writing to her "daddy." The rancher is supposedly a lecherous pig who only wants to get into Brianna's knickers, yet he keeps her in his employ for nearly six years before he remarries and no longer requires her service. Brianna is forced to get a job with the local dressmaker, but has to take other jobs as well to make ends meet.

All of this is spelled out in the first few pages of Brianna's story, a pastiche of pathos that Horatio Alger would have been hard-pressed to imagine. I can suspend disbelief with the most forgiving of readers, but this book required contortions that even my imagination couldn't make. Nothing makes sense in this story without a huge helping of "just go with it" to choke it down.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars "Lucky Penny" not so lucky... March 7, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
I am a huge Catherine Anderson fan and most all of her books are on my keeper shelf but this one fell way short in lots of ways.

I found myself scanning this book to try get to some connection between the hero and heroine- that connection took a good 300 pages...sigh. I'm referring to just chemistry, nothing more. The heroine keeps refering to him as sir and just never really becomes admirable to the reader in any kind of believable way. The author kept referring to her «ample» breasts , in a sort of lame attempt to show chemistry, it just fell really short of creating any really connection between the hero and heroine that makes for good chemistry. I'm really not referring to sex, I'm referring to a good love story that draws you in, this one just fell flat for me.

I agree with the other reviewer that there were other problems as well on the side stories, really farfetched that this guy would decide undoubtedly that this child was his because she looked like his mother...sigh...really?

I hate to say this but this book seemed like the author had a deadline to meet and she just cranked out a book. Not remotely up to par with her usual work.

In addition, I bought the paperback version of this book at Sam's for $5 and some change, the kindle edition was $7.99. Really? I can't believe it costs less to buy the actual print version.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book! February 10, 2012
By K. Moss
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I loved this book! David Paxton was sexy as hell and Brianna was written as strong but vulnerable. They were a great pair. Also, the revelation at the end of the book was very unexpected, as far as I was concerned. I never suspected it at all and it was a nice twist to end the story. I'm anxious to read Esa's story next!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Love, love , love
Great story, good humor etc. Loved this one. Catherine Anderson never disappoints. I would recommend for anyone to read. Awesome!
Published 1 month ago by Cynthia Zanow
3.0 out of 5 stars Lucky Penny a good read
I found "Lucky Penny" to be a good read. However, it was predictable...a formula read.

One thing, I felt the book tried to 'preach' morals: no sex before marriage. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Hannelore Jolley
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Lovely story. Easy read. Would recommend to anyone who loves to get lost in someone else's life for a while.
Published 3 months ago by Lisa Skilnik
5.0 out of 5 stars Lucky Penny is a MUST read
Catherine Anderson is always a pleasure to read and this book was no exception. The characters are so well developed that you just cannot wait to read more about them in the next... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jonette Kramer
5.0 out of 5 stars Lucky Penny
Lucky Penny by Catherine Anderson
Story is about a women and her daughter. She works for a local rancher and he's wanting to marry her and have more kids but she tells him... Read more
Published 6 months ago by jbarr
5.0 out of 5 stars Lucky Penny
Well written, engaging, held my interest so I couldn't put it down. I will defintely look for more books by the same author.
Published 7 months ago by COOKIE
4.0 out of 5 stars Good as always
Catherine Anderson older book but enjoyable. Cute story. Not as robust as her other books but I enjoyed it all the same.
Published 9 months ago by Anika Ditric
5.0 out of 5 stars Romance
I loved this story.It is funny and involved. The story is wonderful. It made me laugh and cry at the same time. it all works out in the end. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!
Published 9 months ago by Glaidene M. Ramsey
5.0 out of 5 stars FUNNY AS $#%+ lol
this was my first time reading this author and I was not disappointed this book keep me reading until the early morning. Read more
Published 10 months ago by cgon
5.0 out of 5 stars A Step Back in History by HPH
Catherine Anderson is a stickler for authenticity. I so enjoy her descriptions of prairies and livery stables and small towns. Read more
Published 12 months ago by HPH
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