Hand of Fate (Kismet #2)

In the wake of her father’s tragic death, Bailey finally learns about Ryan’s accident. When she sees him and he fails to recognize her, everything proves too overwhelming and Bailey has the urge to get away. With Mark available to guide the company through the tragedy of Richard’s death and the aftermath of James’ betrayal, Bailey might do just that.

Mark sets out to discover just what company Richard was hoping to merge Dunmore Corp with and gets a surprise when he does.

Elsewhere, James continues to evade authorities while Agent Dick refuses to give up hope and remains determined in his pursuit.

Scott has a plan to win back Bailey’s affections. Since his father is the one responsible for her pain, he will track his old man down and deliver him to the feds, but his loyalty will be tested as confronting his father takes an unexpected twist.

Ryan faces a difficult recovery as his head injuries have affected his memory and he confuses Richard’s plane accident with the boat accident that took his parents’ lives. As the events of recent months grow clearer in his memory, he struggles with Bailey’s absence and to reconcile himself to how and why she left.

Hand of Fate is the second book in the Kismet Trilogy by author James Kipling.