Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie.
Thirty-three-year-old Minerva Dobbs’s boyfriend not only dumps her right before her sister’s wedding but also bets his buddy, Cal Morrisey, that Min will sleep with Cal. Min overhears them and although she plans revenge falls in love instead. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. RC 58276.
Cage of Stars by Jacquelyn Mitchard.
Scott Early murders Veronica Swan’s two younger sisters when she is twelve. Although her Mormon parents forgive Scott, Veronica is not so compassionate. Years later she disguises herself and seeks revenge. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. RC 61732.
Four Souls by Louise Erdrich.
Revenge has unexpected consequences in Fleur Pillager’s quest for retribution against the lumber baron who stole her family’s North Dakota land. Vengeance also wreaks havoc with tribal elder Nanapush’s plans for his sweetheart. Chippewa Indians series. RC 59355.
The Grilling Season by Diane Mott Davidson.
Goldy Schulz, the only caterer in Aspen Meadow, Colorado, gets set to cater Patricia McCracken’s Stanley Cup party. But Patricia also wants Goldy’s help in getting revenge against Dr. John Richard Korman, who is Goldy’s ex-husband and Patricia’s ob-gyn. When the doctor’s current girlfriend is found dead, Patricia may get her wish. Culinary mystery series, book 7. Some strong language. RC 45060.
I Do, I Do, I Do by Maggie Osborne.
1897. Three wealthy spinsters, Juliette, Clara, and Zoe, vow revenge when they discover that their new husband, Jean Jacques Villette, is a bigamist who absconded with each of their fortunes. But while tracking the scoundrel to Alaska, each of them finds her true love. Some explicit descriptions of sex. RC 52398.
Impulse by Catherine Coulter.
From her deceased mother’s journals, Rafaella Holland learns that her real father is a crooked munitions dealer who seduced and abandoned her mother years earlier. Rafaella’s desire for revenge takes her to the gangster’s private Caribbean island and into the arms of Marcus Devlin. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. RC 53310.
The Oathbound by Mercedes Lackey.
After her entire clan was slaughtered, the nomadic Tarma becomes an elite swordswoman and vows revenge on the murderers. Sorceress Kethry, born into nobility, becomes the bearer of a magical sword that draws her to Tarma, whom she joins in a fight against evil. Vows and Honor series, book 1. RC 59626.
Payback by Fern Michaels.
Julia, a doctor, needs help getting even with her husband, a senator, who’s given her AIDS. Truck driver Kathryn, personal shopper Alexis, psychic Isabelle, nursery owner Yoko, heiress Myra, and her daughter Nikki conspire to obtain justice for their friend Julia. The Sisterhood series, book 2. Strong language and some violence. RC 62094.
Pen Pals by Olivia Goldsmith.
Wall Street hot shot Jennifer Spencer agrees to take the fall for her boss’s insider trading until she is imprisoned in a harsh female correctional facility. Vowing revenge, she enlists the help of her former company’s accountant and some fellow inmates, all the while learning about injustice and suffering. Strong language. RC 56943.
The Red Hat Club by Haywood Smith.
Georgia, Diane, SuSu, Linda, and Teeny have been friends since high school. Once a month they don purple clothes and red hats and meet at Atlanta’s Swan Coach House to discuss the latest gossip. When Diane discovers her husband is cheating on her, they plan revenge. Red Hat Club series, book 1. Some strong language. RC 60263.
Social Crimes by Jane Stanton Hitchcock.
When New York socialite Jo Slater catches her millionaire husband, Lucius, in their beach cabana with his mistress, he dies of a heart attack. Unfortunately for Jo, Lucius leaves everything to the other woman, Countess Monique de Passy. Forced to return to work, Jo becomes obsessed with revenge. Strong language. RC 54838.
Taken by Barbara Freethy.
Her groom abandons San Francisco artist Kayla on their wedding night, while engineer Nick Granville returns from Africa to find his money stolen. Kayla and Nick join forces to find con man Evan Chadwick and exact revenge. Evan Chadwick series, book 1. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. RC 63108.
Vendetta by Fern Michaels.
Now that Julia has had her revenge, the Sisterhood's newest mission involves the unjust death of founder Myra Rutledge's daughter. But as they make their plans, Nikki's old boyfriend Jack Emery is closing in on the Sisterhood and their activities. The Sisterhood series, book 3. Some violence and some strong language. RC 62095.
Weekend Warriors by Fern Michaels.
After a driver with diplomatic immunity kills pregnant Barbara Rutledge, her mother Myra, her best friend Nikki, and five other women form the Sisterhood to help women get the justice and revenge they deserve. The Sisterhood series, book 1. Some strong language.RC 62093.