Synopses & Reviews
Legendary venture capitalist Tom Perkins pens a charming, slyly wicked tale of love among the fabulously rich.Much to his surprise, and the chagrin of his Wall Street partners, Steven Hudson, a very wealthy middle-aged widower, agrees to appear on the new reality TV show Trophy Bride. Plucked from his lonely Central Parkview penthouse and dropped into a frothy mix of stunning models, actresses, and athletes, Steven's sober life quickly veers out of control.
Lured from his self-imposed solitary existence by Jessica James, the smart and sexy producer of Trophy Bride, Steven is encouraged by the enthusiastic response of Helen, his serious-minded daughter, and Henry, his trust-fund-spoiled son. And if Henry can lend his father a hand with the TV show, and ingratiate himself with some of the gorgeous contestants to boot, how can that hurt?
Steven plays along with the TV madness to stay close to Jessie, taping "dates" on his fabulous private jet, the breathtaking slopes of Vail, and his incredible yacht -- but try as he might to stay focused on this most unusual venture, he only has eyes for her. While Jessie struggles to keep the dazzling trophy brides in line, Steven struggles to show Jessie that he's more than just a zillionaire. But with an engagement ring on her finger from her hot young fiancé, is Steven too late?
Funny, sexy, and at times deeply moving, this debut novel is sure to be read in bedrooms and boardrooms all across the nation.
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“Slyly wicked.” & #150; New York Post
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“A saucy tale ... from Hudsons standing 5 P.M. martini ... to the eyebrow-raising sex scenes, its all there.” & #150; Fortune
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“A bodice ripper for the silicone valley set.” & #150; Fortune
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“A racy romp.” & #150; W
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"Fun, fast--a great read!" - Rupert Murdoch
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“Loved the sex scenes.” & #150; Newsweek
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“Fun, fasta great read!” & #150; Rupert Murdoch
Synopsis
A legendary venture capitalist pens a charming, slyly wicked tale of love among the fabulously rich and the sexy young women who aspire to marry them.
Synopsis
When Steven Hudson, a wealthy widower in his late sixties, agrees to appear on a reality TV show with a group of beautiful twentysomething gold diggers, romance breaks out where he least expects it. As the head of a somewhat stodgy old–money Wall Street firm, Steven's partners are against his decision to appear on the show, but his children–especially his ne'er–do–well son, Henry–support him. While Henry is smart–he's invented many clever applications for computers–he's lazy, and has never had to work a day in his life. But if Henry can help out his father with the TV show, and end up with some of the girls who are eliminated from the show each week, how can that hurt?
When Steven least expects it, love jumps up and smacks him between the eyes. Jessica James–the TV show's producer–is about thirty–nine, and a single mother with a teenage son. But unlike the siliconed and perfectly toned babes vying for Steven's love–and wallet–she is a real woman who has lived life and knows what she wants. To her great surprise, Jessie discovers she wants Steven too, despite the thirty years separating them. But not before Steven is run through the mill of hot young things who are exhaustingly energetic between the sheets. Even Henry is in for an awakening when he discovers that there is more to life than rich food, expensive drink, fine clothes, fast cars, and gorgeous women. Everyone is fair game for Cupid's arrows.
About the Author
Tom Perkins is one of Silicon Valley's pioneers. His venture capital firm has financed many famous companies, including Genentech, Compaq, Amazon, AOL, and Google. Perkins lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and has a medieval manor house, complete with moat, in East Sussex, England.