Synopses & Reviews
Much to his surprise, and the chagrin of his Wall Street partners, Steven Hudson, a very wealthy widower, agrees to appear on the new reality show Trophy Bride. Plucked from his lonely Central Park-view 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 solitary existence by Jessica James, the smart and sexy producer of Trophy Bride, Steven is smitten and 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—struggling 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 has made waves in bedrooms and boardrooms all across the nation.
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“Slyly wicked.” & #150; New York Post
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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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“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, fasta great read!” & #150; Rupert Murdoch
Synopsis
When wealthy sixty-something widower Steven Hudson agrees to appear on a reality TV show with a group of gorgeous young gold-diggers, despite the disapproval of his Wall Street partners, he finds unexpected love with Jessica James, the TV show's thirty-nine-year-old producer, a single mother with a teenage son and a would-be fianc. A first novel. Reprint.
Synopsis
Much to his surprise, and the chagrin of his Wall Street partners, Steven Hudson, a very wealthy widower, agrees to appear on the new reality show Trophy Bride. Plucked from his lonely Central Park-view 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 solitary existence by Jessica James, the smart and sexy producer of Trophy Bride, Steven is smitten and 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—struggling 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 has made waves in bedrooms and boardrooms all across the nation.
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.