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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 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 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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