by David Plante
First published 2019
Neil and Novella Fortun built their Paradise Mini Mall into a family enterprise that supported relatives for years. When an investment group buys them out, the Fortuns and their extended family suddenly possess serious money. Neil sees a chance to pursue a business dream from his youth. But their good fortune draws attention from outsiders who hatch a kidnapping plot to steal their newfound wealth. The family must navigate both the opportunities and dangers that come with sudden riches. Each member responds differently to their changed circumstances, while Neil and Novella work to launch their new venture amid growing threats from criminals who want to take everything they've earned.
Genres: fiction, business, contemporary, thriller, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Paradise Mini Mall
Period: 21st-century
174 pages · Paperback · Independently published
Content warnings: kidnapping