Everyone remembers Scruples, right? Originally published in 1978, it was the first juicy book I ever read (not, however, in 1978). I remember reading about the young Wilhelmina Hunnenwell Winthrop (Honey for short) from an old Bostonian family. I felt sorry for this young girl, motherless and ignored by her father, avoided by her peers. Doted on by Hannah the … [Read more...] about Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Chocolate Chip Cookies from Scruples by Judith Krantz
Bonkbusters
Review – Wicked Ambition by Victoria Fox
Reviewed by Kirsty Nicole Pole If you want a book with enough sex, lies and scandal to last you an entire summer then look no further than Wicked Ambition, the latest sizzling bonkbuster from Victoria Fox. Set against the glamorous backdrop of some of the most famous places in America Wicked Ambition is a tale of purely that…wicked ambition and ruthless people all determined … [Read more...] about Review – Wicked Ambition by Victoria Fox
Novelicious Goes To… The Launch of Victoria Fox’s Wicked Ambition
Last night I was at the delightfully naughty launch of Victoria Fox's new bonkbuster Wicked Ambition, where her brilliant books with their gorgeous tropical covers seemed to fit in perfectly with the Wahaca surroundings. There were cocktails and delicious canapes (even for a fussy veggie like me!) but most of all there was fun chat with the lovely PR team, the delightful … [Read more...] about Novelicious Goes To… The Launch of Victoria Fox’s Wicked Ambition
Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Brownies from Hollywood Wives
You wouldn't think that something as tasty and moreish as a chocolate brownie would appear in Hollywood Wives by Jackie Collins. After all, this is a book about Hollywood: the land of stars that don't tend to eat anything high calorie, high carb, high fat (and high taste. Probably). But Hollywood Wives is about more than Hollywood and wives. There's also a … [Read more...] about Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Brownies from Hollywood Wives
Ten Books…Based in Hollywood
Last night Hollywood celebrated its biggest night of the year. Daniel Day-Lewis, Argo, Anne Hathaway and Adele have all had their night of glory. Is it just me though, who looks at the audience as the camera sweeps round and thinks, well, which one is like Elaine Conti, Angel Hudson and Montana Gray from Hollywood Wives? Apparently Jackie Collins's characters are based on … [Read more...] about Ten Books…Based in Hollywood