The Price cover

The Price

by Joan Johnston

Joan Johnston presents the thrilling saga of two dynastic families, the Blackthornes and The Creeds, with this powerful New York times bestseller - a novel of intrigue, passion, ambition, and love set amid Houston's towering skyscrapers and the majestic plains of South Texas ranch country. Luke Creed has sacrificed everything for his career at the prestigious law firm Dewitt & Blackthorne: a chance to run his family's ranching empire, his marriage, even time with his two daughters. Defending a major client in wrongful death case, Luke crosses paths with his high school sweetheart Amy Hazeltine Nash, an advocate for the bereaved plaintiff. Now, Luke and Amy are divided by forces beyond themselves – – and overcome by an all-consuming desire. But when the case takes a deadly twist, Luke Delta into a dangerous web of corruption that may place his life in jeopardy – – and may also target the one woman who loves Luke for who he really is: rebel, cowboy, loner, and lover.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?