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Mark Taylor's Checkered Past (The Lottery Heiress Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Angelina Assanti (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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(This book is a winner of the 2015 President's Award in Humor from the Florida Authors and Publishers Association.)

Mark Taylor is the epitome of American success. He's handsome, rich and adored by millions. When he arrives in Miami to make a movie, his life quickly spirals out of control. And now his reckless lifestyle has left him with a secret that could destroy everything! A humorous but cautionary tale about living a life of excess, Mark Taylor's Checkered Past is filled with inner struggles and life-changing connections. Join Mark through his battle for recovery that not everybody wants him to win.

This book is primarily about a movie star and his struggle with living in the past and addiction. It is not a dark, depressing tale of alcoholism but has serious situations that show that show you can't live in the past and expect to prosper both personally and professionally. There are many comedic moments in the book that have readers laughing out loud. Mark is a fan of classic rock, so there are plenty of rock and roll references that will keep readers amused. This is the second book in the series, however, the stories are written independently so the reader can choose which book to read first.

This follow-up novel is also a roller-coaster ride but has some laughs and quotable moments for the reader.

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260 pages
Language

English
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Publication date

October 11, 2014
Grade level

4 - 6
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2634 KB
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00OEV1ZIC
Publisher ‏ : ‎ The City of Palms Publishing Company; 2nd edition (October 11, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 11, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2634 KB
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Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 260 pages

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Angelina Assanti

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Angelina is a Massachusetts native. She moved to Florida to go to college and never went back. After a brief stint in both radio and stand-up comedy, she decided to give writing novels a try. She won a President's Award in Humor for "Mark Taylor's Checkered Past" in 2015. In 2016, she won two President's Awards; one in Humor, and one in Health for "Thank God I Got Cancer...I'm Not a Hypochondriac Anymore!" This book was also a finalist in the international Readers' Favorite book competition and went on to be a #1 bestseller. She is currently working on a funny mystery. She is a member of the Gulf Coast Writers Association, Mystery Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime.

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Great book

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2016

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I have read both of your books. Very good.

However it really isn't fair that we are forced to write a review.

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2016

Engaging and entertaining. As a recovering alcoholic with some time under my belt, I felt as I was sitting in the rooms watching a new member go through the difficult and also comical trials and tribulations that many of us have gone through.
A very well researched subject matter which truly is life and death to many, Angelina has been able to bring forth both, our humor and our pain through Mark Taylor’s struggles. We are as sick as our secrets and Mark certainly has his. A well written and realistic tale that’ll keep you reading.
High marks to Angelina and a definite recommendation to anyone considering buying the book. I can’t wait to read her other works and look forward to seeing her continued growth as an author. She certainly has … “it”. – Jorge I. Calvo
Mark Taylor's Checkered Past: Recovery Road (The Lottery Heiress) (Volume 2)

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Pat Stanford, Award-winning Author & Poet

An engaging and actually helpful read

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2021

I will say that I read "The Lottery Heiress" first, knowing you could read these in whatever order. I will say I enjoyed TLH more for its first person and snarky viewpoint, this one gives another perspective. I hope the author completes the series.

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Melody Miller

I found myself wanting more.

Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2017

This book has amazing insight to addiction and recovery. You will find yourself captivated by Mark's will to succeed and you want to scream at his setbacks. I found myself wanting more. I enjoy reading this author and look forward to her next adventures.

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I loved this book too

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2014

I loved this book too. I read the The Lottery Heiress first. But, realized you don't have to read them in order. (Reading both is needed to get the whole picture) It was funny and serious without bringing all the graphic details about some major life issues. It was a quick read because I didn't want to put it down.
I loved her humor! It's interjected right when you need it. I actually laughed out loud a few times & and could actually picture these people and events happening. The front cover really made sense after read it! Can't wait for the next one Angelina!

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Dan in Florida

This one is my favorite, mind you

Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2016

Angelina has written three books... This one is my favorite, mind you, I like them all, but this is my favorite. I like how she incorporates the home town feel of southwest Florida in all her books... Very humorous at times and compelling at other times... A great read!

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Mary K Whitehouse

Adventures that could affect any one of us...

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2016

Loved this book and the first book in this series, The Lottery Heiress. They both hooked me from the beginning with adventures that could affect any one of us!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2015

Well written and engaging! This is a great perspective on addiction and the road to recovery. Super fun, I read in one sitting!