Lovers & Players
A Novel
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4.3 • 67 Ratings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
Jackie Collins is back—in this deliciously scandalous novel, Lovers & Players. And she's giving her readers a revealing look into the private realms of her fabulously rich and sexy cast of characters.
Dangerous sex, family secrets, irresistible power, mega money and two murders equal one reckless week in New York. Lovers and Players takes you on a high-powered trip from Park Avenue to Brooklyn.
In Lovers and Players, the Diamond family's power extends from coast to coast. Max—a real estate tycoon; Chris—a Hollywood lawyer; and Jett—a young, handsome ex-druggie, now a successful model in Italy, must finally come face to face with their tyrannical father, Red, who has been controlling their world for as long as they can remember.
Working as Red's housekeeper is Diahann, a beautiful black ex-singer. Her stunning bi-racial nineteen-year-old daughter, Liberty—a waitress who is a would-be singer herself—does not approve of her mother working as a housekeeper. Liberty has dreams of her own and while she pursues them, Damon P. Donnell, married hip-hop mogul supreme, pursues her.
Amy Scott-Simon, a beguilingly pretty young New York heiress, in engaged to marry Max Diamond. At her bachelorette party she runs into Jett, Max's younger brother. Jet has no idea who Amy is. She also doesn't realize who he is. A one-night fling leads to major complications.
As the lives of these characters intertwine, power, money, fame and love are the ties that bind—emotionally and otherwise—in this highly charged love story about family relationships and deadly choices.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Take one vindictive aging tycoon and three charismatic, ambitious sons; add one na ve heiress, one aspiring R&B diva, one British (titled, natch) lady of the house; throw in a dash of Russian mafia, kinky sex, a pinch of rap mogul, fabulous locations and a sprinkling of murders, and you have the ingredients for a fast-paced, glamour-heavy Collins extravaganza. Billionaire Red Diamond summons his sons from around the globe to Las Vegas to make a stunning announcement about their inheritance. Each son Max, a real estate entrepreneur; Chris, an entertainment lawyer for the likes of Tom Cruise and Britney Spears; and Jett, a hotshot model in Italy is battling his own private demons: a huge business deal gone sour and a bitter ex-wife; a gambling debt that's gotten out of hand; and (what else?) drug and alcohol addiction. In the midst of all the mayhem, a biracial waitress named Liberty, who aspires to be the next Mariah Carey, gets the opportunity of a lifetime when a major hip-hop record label exec comes into her life. And then there's Jett's incredible (but not consequenceless) one-night stand with a nameless pickup at a club, and Max's ex-wife Mariska's ex-Mafia life. The ever-stylin' Collins manages to tie the scattered plot lines together into another page-turning tale packed with intrigue, revenge and romance for her St. Martin's debut. 350,000 announced first printing; $500,000 ad/promo.
Customer Reviews
Awesome book!
Where are the readers? This book even though a bit typical, is a great read. I came to this author late and then discovered her Lucky character. Ms.Collins definitely is old school in her delivery of her books. I love her characters and this book makes you want to read it in one sitting. Spend the money, enjoy the book, take it from me who has very high standards for books and my time, read as much of her stuff as you can. Also, if you love her stuff that much, look Ms.Collins on her webpage and she will send you a signed picture of herself. She is never to busy for her fans and readers. She is also the nicest person you will ever meet.
Amazing!
This book is awesome! It's for all adults, and for either sex. It has enough crime, sex, scandals, mysteries, fame, money, ect. This book will FOR SURE have you on the edge of your seat; wondering what is going to happen next! This book is for sure a MUST READ!
Where are the editors?
This is a good book and I would rate it higher had their not been so many typos. The is "die" friends is "mends" and it goes on. The amount of typos in this book is ridiculous! Did this book get touched by a proofreader?