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Author : Harv Hollek
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9781453506936
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (69 download)
Download or read book Diamonds and Trophy Wives written by Harv Hollek and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-11-24 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Summary It happens in Vietnam and what better place for it to happen.
Author : Diana Diamond
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 142990366X
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)
Download or read book The Trophy Wife written by Diana Diamond and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the readers of Olivia Goldsmith and Susan Isaacs comes a dramatic - and fun - thriller with an over-the-top ending that will leave readers gasping. For twenty-five years Emily Childs has been the perfect wife. She has devoted herself completely to her successful husband, Walter, on his climb to the top of the banking world, kept his home, raised his children, and entertained his clients. Now he is about to dump her for the younger, more beautiful Angela Hilliard, the perfect trophy for his life of conspicuous achievement. But suddenly Emily vanishes from her home amidst clear evidence of violence. The kidnapper - demanding an enormous ransom - is known only by his mysterious computerized voice. Is this Walter's sick plan to get rid of his wife without the scandal that might ruin his career? Is it his mistress's way of moving Emily aside? Or is it one of Walter's business rivals, determined to beat him in the race to the chairman's office? From her basement prison, Emily pleads with her husband to save her. But as her captors panic, she realizes that she will have to save herself. In a thriller that spans the financial towers of the world's money centers and the underworld markets of the Caribbean, Detective Andrew Hogan races against the ransom deadline to discover the identity of Emily's kidnapper. The ending to this novel of marriages, mistresses, and money is a shocker that serves as a warning to men who are reaching for that one final trophy.
Author : Adrienne Munich
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
ISBN 13 : 0813944015
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (139 download)
Download or read book Empire of Diamonds written by Adrienne Munich and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1850, the legendary Koh-i-noor diamond, gem of Eastern potentates, was transferred from the Punjab in India and, in an elaborate ceremony, placed into Queen Victoria’s outstretched hands. This act inaugurated what author Adrienne Munich recognizes in her engaging new book as the empire of diamonds. Diamonds were a symbol of political power—only for the very rich and influential. But, in a development that also reflected the British Empire’s prosperity, the idea of owning a diamond came to be marketed to the middle class. In all kinds of writings, diamonds began to take on an affordable romance. Considering many of the era’s most iconic voices—from Dickens and Tennyson to Kipling and Stevenson—as well as grand entertainments such as The Moonstone, King Solomon’s Mines, and the tales of Sherlock Holmes, Munich explores diamonds as fetishes that seem to contain a living spirit exerting powerful effects, and shows how they scintillated the literary and cultural imagination. Based on close textual attention and rare archival material, and drawing on ideas from material culture, fashion theory, economic criticism, and fetishism, Empire of Diamonds interprets the various meanings of diamonds, revealing a trajectory including Indian celebrity-named diamonds reserved for Asian princes, such as the Great Mogul and the Hope Diamond, their adoption by British royal and aristocratic families, and their discovery in South Africa, the mining of which devastated the area even as it opened the gem up to the middle classes. The story Munich tells eventually finds its way to America, as power and influence cross the Atlantic, bringing diamonds to a wide consumer culture.
Author : Miranda Lee
Publisher : Mills & Boon
ISBN 13 : 9781488757648
Total Pages : 365 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (576 download)
Download or read book Bought written by Miranda Lee and published by Mills & Boon. This book was released on 2005 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bought: One Bride Richard Crawford is rich, successful and thinking about his latest potential acquisition. He wants a wife and children — but he doesn't want to fall in love. The Sydney millionaire spots the perfect candidate: Holly Greenaway is a florist, and her livelihood is in peril. Richard sees his opportunity — he'll buy Holly and her business. That way, he can possess her and make her his bride, without love being involved... The Tycoon's Trophy Wife Reece knew that Alanna would make the perfect trophy wife! Stunning and sophisticated, she wanted nothing more than a marriage of convenience. And that was fine by Reece! But suddenly, their comfortable life together was turned upside down when Reece discovered that his wife had a dark past. But, he realised, he wasn't prepared to lose Alanna — even if the only thing they shared was passion...
Author : Shannon Page
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781611389296
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (892 download)
Download or read book I Was a Trophy Wife written by Shannon Page and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-26 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shannon Page has been a backwoods hippie child, a nude model, a trophy wife, a failed realtor, a successful copy editor, and a wine enthusiast. She has been monogamous and polyamorous, vegetarian and enthusiastically carnivorous, poor and rich. But she has always been a writer. In this engaging collection of essays on topics ranging from personal growth to money to relationship styles to life on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest, Page explores the pressing questions of life, such as why she never wanted children, why do we have to wear bras anyway, how to make cassoulet, what to do when you're snowed in, what it was like to pose for Playboy, and how to write a novel in three weeks.Other essays include reflections on the loss of parents, money and inequality in relationships, reclaiming a yoga practice after falling badly out of shape, and waiting (or NOT waiting) for permission to do what you really want to do.Tying all these threads together is Page's warm and welcoming voice. So get comfortable, put your feet up, and have a favorite beverage by your side-because once you start reading, you won't want to stop.
Author : Rena Pederson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1639366067
Total Pages : 479 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (393 download)
Download or read book The King of Diamonds written by Rena Pederson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-04-02 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thrilling story of a brazen, uncatchable jewel thief who roamed the homes of Dallas high society—and a window into the dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of the Swinging Sixties. As a string of high profile jewel thefts went unsolved, "the King of Diamonds," as he was dubbed by the press, eluded police and the FBI for more than a decade and took advantage of the parties and devil-may-care attitude of the Swinging Sixties. Like Cary Grant in "To Catch a Thief," the King was so bold that he tip-toed into the homes of millionaires while they were watching television, or hosting parties. He hid in their closets. And dared to smoke a cigarette while they were sleeping not far away. Rena Pederson, then a young cub reporter at the Dallas Morning News, heard the police reports trickle in while she managed the night desk. With gymnastic skill, this thief climbed trees or crawled across rooftops to get into these sprawling mansions. He took jewels from heiresses, oil kings, corporate CEOs. These were not just some of the richest people in Texas; they were some of the richest people of their time. Scotland Yard and Interpol were on the look-out. But the thief was never caught and the jewels never recovered. To follow the tracks of the thief, Rena has interviewed more than two hundred people, from veteran cops to strippers. She went to pawn shops, Las Vegas casinos, and a Mafia hangout—and discovered that beneath the glittering façade of Dallas debutantes and raucaous parties was a world of sex trafficking, illegal gambling, and political graft. When one of the leading suspects was found dead in highly unusual circumstances, the story darkened. What seemed to be taken from the pages of an Edna Ferber story now crashed head-first into Mickey Spillane. Like the stories of Fantomas or Raffles, the odd psychological aspects of the The King of Diamonds give us different kind of crime story. Detectives were stumped: Why did the thief break into houses when his targets were inside, increasing the risk of being captured? Why did he hide in their closets? Many times, he was so close he could hear their breathing as they slept. As one socialite put it, “It was a very peculiar business.”
Author : Miranda Lee
Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 1552543536
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (525 download)
Download or read book The Tycoon's Trophy Wife written by Miranda Lee and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2005-10-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reece knew that Alanna would make the perfect trophy wife! Stunning and sophisticated, she wanted nothing more than a marriage of convenience. And that was fine by Reece! But suddenly, their comfortable life together was turned upside down when Reece discovered that his wife had a dark past. But, he realized, he wasn't prepared to lose Alanna — even if the only thing they shared was passion….
Author : Connie Shelton
Publisher : Secret Staircase Books, an imprint of Columbine Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1945422424
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (454 download)
Download or read book The Trophy Wife Exchange: Heist Ladies, Book 2 written by Connie Shelton and published by Secret Staircase Books, an imprint of Columbine Publishing Group. This book was released on 2018-01-15 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for USA Today bestseller Connie Shelton and the Heist Ladies series: “The Heist Ladies series is going to be off the charts! Thank you Connie Shelton for such an awesome book.” – 5 stars, Goodreads reviewer Sandy Werner’s longtime client walks into Desert Trust Bank, clearly down on her luck. Sandy is shocked to find Mary Holbrook’s once-hefty account is down to less than $200. Mary worked alongside her husband for years to build a successful business, but when she wasn’t looking, all their money vanished and Clint found himself a cute new wife. Abandoned, Mary might be homeless but she certainly isn’t helpless. She teams up with Sandy and her friends who call themselves the Heist Ladies. It’s their mission to see justice done, and Clint Holbrook is the perfect guy to do it to. The ladies discover a huge shell game and track the deceitful ex to the other side of the world, determined to win back Mary’s financial security as well as her self-esteem. But Clint Holbrook has even more ominous problems involving Chinese mobsters, and he’s willing to take drastic measures to avoid being caught. Will the women catch up with him, or will his deadlier foes get him first? “Wonderful characters, terrific plot and story line. I highly recommend Diamonds Aren't Forever … can hardly wait for the next installment!” –5-stars, Amazon review “Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes.” –The Midwest Book Review (on the Charlie Parker mysteries)
Author : Charmaine R. Parker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1593094663
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (93 download)
Download or read book The Trophy Wives written by Charmaine R. Parker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shayla, Kyle and Amber have a lot in common: good looks, college educations, rich husbands and - despite their affluent lifestyles - deep dissatisfaction with their lives. Each feels there is a void in her dream relationship and begins to seek fulfilment beyond the routine of being a trophy wife. The three draw support from each other, but despite their close-knit relationship, each has her own secret she's not willing to share. So when a newcomer, Terra, befriends the trio, they start to question her sincerity and wonder if she has her own agenda.
Author : Janette Kenny
Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 1459281810
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (592 download)
Download or read book The Trophy Wife written by Janette Kenny and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Always an outsider, Rafael spent his life looking in on his privileged Wolfe siblings, a boy in the shadows. And so, determined to create the lifestyle and family illegitimacy denied him, Rafael punishingly worked his way to the top. His marriage to beautiful supermodel Leila was the icing on the cake of success! Now his marriage is crumbling and the vows he took seem in vain. Rafael chased a rainbow—but made his wife feel as though she was never more than a trophy.… Now it will take all of his courage to win his wife back.…
Author : Sandra Steffen
Publisher : Silhouette
ISBN 13 : 9781426884177
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (841 download)
Download or read book The Trophy Wife written by Sandra Steffen and published by Silhouette. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Lady, when the clock strikes midnight, you're history! " To settle an old score, dark and brooding Tripp Calhoun needed a wife for the night. Amber Colton could light up a room in five seconds, and even though her high-society pedigree clashed with his rough-hewn upbringing, she fit the bill perfectly. But what began as a "business trip" soon gave way to an outpouring of pent-up desire and shared dreams. Never before had he let a woman close enough to touch his tormented soul. Would the hardheaded doctor, used to controlling his own destiny, allow his trophy wife to close the deal?
Author : Pete O'Donnell
Publisher : Peter O'Donnell
ISBN 13 : 1733326111
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (333 download)
Download or read book Death in the Diamond Lane written by Pete O'Donnell and published by Peter O'Donnell. This book was released on 2020-06-22 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mrs. E.J. DeLong is found nowhere on the World Wide Web. She also keeps to herself in person and flies private once a week from the Silicon Valley to a dirt airstrip in a remote corner of Utah. I've been picking her up and dropping her off at San Francisco International Airport for four years now. How she caught the attention of my other passengers - all high-octane tech types - only became clear after somebody tried to kill me - for the third time. From patent trolls and VC's, to the FBI and the Red Chinese, everyone's in a bloody hurry to get their hands on the next big thing. And all they had to do was ask their driver - the insider no one notices.
Author : Ali Spooner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781988588223
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (882 download)
Download or read book The Trophy Wives Club written by Ali Spooner and published by . This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An elite businesswoman decides it's time to stack the deck in favor of the fairer sex, and once she sets her mind to something, it's as good as done. She offers under-appreciated professional women an opportunity of a lifetime with the proposal to work at an exclusive fitness club.On the outskirts of Atlanta, lives of these women working at the elite club change. Friendships take shape, romance blooms, and the members get the workout of their lives.
Author : Miranda Lee
Publisher : Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN 13 : 4596649154
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (966 download)
Download or read book The Tycoon's Trophy Wife written by Miranda Lee and published by Harlequin / SB Creative. This book was released on 2014-12-30 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alanna and Reece met through the Wives Wanted matchmaking service, and agreed to a marriage…with love kept firmly out of the picture. At first, the only place they truly come together is in bed. But one day, while dancing with a friend of her husband, Alanna notices something surprising in Reece's gaze: jealousy! But why would he be jealous? The love they make later that night is different, more passionate than ever before. Is their relationship starting to grow into something new? Before she can piece together what’s going on, Alanna loses her memory in a terrible accident!
Author : Gillian Godden
Publisher : Boldwood Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1802800883
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (28 download)
Download or read book Queen of Diamonds written by Gillian Godden and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2022-12-09 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gritty gangland thriller from Gillian Godden! Is the Diamond reign over? Head of the Diamond family, Patsy is determined to make a success of husband Nick’s gangland empire – whatever the cost. Nick was ruthless and cold-blooded, but he built a legacy that Patsy wants to protect. So when a mysterious woman from Nick’s past turns up claiming to be Patsy’s new business partner, she senses trouble. Karen Duret demands Patsy’s help, but it comes with a catch. If Patsy refuses, Karen threatens to expose the Diamond family’s darkest secrets... Patsy needs the help of her trusted allies more than ever, but when a rival gang start a turf war, the stakes suddenly become deadly. Torn between loyalties, Patsy knows that blood will be spilled. And as battle commences, the question on everyone's lips is - who will be crowned the queen of diamonds? What people are saying about Gillian Godden! *'An edge of your seat read that will leave you breathless!' Bestselling author, Kerry Kaya. 'Characters were so real I'm still looking over my shoulder! Bestselling author Owen Mullen. *
Author : Anthony Livingston Hall
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 9780595834372
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (343 download)
Download or read book The Ipinions Journal written by Anthony Livingston Hall and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-04-11 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine the informed Thomas Friedman (of the The World is Flat), the provocative Christopher Hitchens (The Trial of Henry Kissinger) and the witty Maureen Dowd (Bush World) producing daily commentaries on international current events. And that is what Anthony Livingston Hall, author of the The iPINIONS Journal weblog, offers in this riveting review of the major events of 2005. So, if you're tired of partisan talking points masquerading as informed debate, this book is your refuge from those screaming pundits and political hacks. This book is your opportunity to be provoked into thinking about the important events of our time from an objective and rational perspective. Hall's refreshing world stems from his Caribbean heritage, American education and genuine compassion-all of which are reflected in his insightful articles.
Author : Mary Ann Tétreault
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780742510906
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (19 download)
Download or read book Global Politics as If People Mattered written by Mary Ann Tétreault and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2005 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Global politics because people matter -- People, households, and the world -- People and power -- People and economy -- People and states -- People and borders -- People and war -- People and justice -- People and globalization -- People matter.
