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The Trophy Wife Kindle Edition

by Ginna Gray (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 171 ratings
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A marriage of convenience romance from a USA Today bestseller “cleverly brings these wonderfully well-drawn characters together in a pleasurable read” (Booklist).

Houston heiress Elizabeth Stanton lost nearly everything when a stunning betrayal by her ex-husband left her with only a fraction of the fortune her genteel Southern family had worked so hard for. Even now Mimosa Landing, Elizabeth’s beloved home, could be stripped away unless she comes up with a serious infusion of cash.

When brilliant self-made millionaire Maxwell Reardon approaches her with an audacious solution to her financial woes, Elizabeth is speechless. His proposal of marriage will certainly solve her problems, but it will set Houston society on its ear.

Now it’s up to Elizabeth to decide if this is a deal with the devil, or the best decision of her life.
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  1. Print length
    373 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    MIRA
  4. Publication date
    July 15, 2014
  5. File size
    4.5 MB
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Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Elizabeth Stanton is an heiress charged with making sure the holdings that have been in her family for generations not only survive but prosper. However, her ex-husband has drained Elizabeth's assets down to the last penny and run off with his girlfriend. All Elizabeth has left is her Houston mansion and the family farm. When Max Riordan comes to call, Elizabeth is uneasy as she always is when confronted with his take-charge demeanor and blunt speech. Max is a self-made millionaire, but has yet to dent the steel walls of Houston society. He proposes a deal: if Elizabeth marries him, he'll see that she's financially solvent again. In return, Elizabeth will use her social standing to gain him entree into society. Elizabeth sees no way out and agrees. Both Max and Elizabeth are unprepared for the true attraction that develops between them, and it's a real pleasure to watch how cleverly Gray brings these wonderfully well-drawn characters together in this pleasurable read. Maria Hatton
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". . . is resplendent with larger-than-life characters and situations." -- Romantic Times BOOKclub on Pale Moon Rising

"No mean feat!" -- Romantic Times on Fatal Flaw

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00L0XG7XU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MIRA; Original edition (July 15, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 15, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 373 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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"...couple who are opposites~ the ADDED family characters make this a fun read~ does NOT drag any where in the story~ what begins as a business..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the suspense and well-crafted story. They find the characters engaging and the plot intriguing. The book blends elements of romance and mystery, making it an enjoyable read with a nice conclusion.

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"...The mystery about who wants Elizabeth dead--and why--is deftly woven into the love story and does not have a glaringly obvious conclusion...." Read more

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  • Elaine C McTyer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Romantic Suspense
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2006
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    Ginna Gray gives us a wonderful, heartwarming, read. I found the characters very much to my liking, the story was great and not once did she need to use any of the usual devices to carry her plot and further the story. She gave me a love story, a suspense story, and a very well plotted tale.

    Elizabeth Stanton has lead a charmed life, until her unfaithful husband runs off with her money and her worst enemy. Unbroken by this she has struggled a year to come about and save her beloved home, Mimosa Landing, as well as protect her great-aunt who lives with her. Foolishly she had trusted her husband and given him power of attorney over her finances. She is at the end of her wits when two unexpected proposals are brought to her.

    Maxwell Riorden is a self made millionaire businessman who wants to enter the portals of high society to increase his business and make contacts in the greater business world. What he needs is someone with all the breeding, ancestory, and connections like Elizabeth. Knowing her financial situation he proposes to her. He will take care of her money worries and she can introduce him into her circle of friends.

    Circumstances force Elizabeth to make a choice and when they wed for convenience, both find they are getting more than their money's worth. Max, who has concentrated on business, finds a warm loving family to encompass him and Elizabeth finds a stalwart defender, both find the answer to a fulfilling life.

    When Elizabeth's life is threatened by an unknown person, Max can no longer deny her strength, dedication, compassion and honesty. Elizabeth finds the same in Max and togather they will find out who is trying to kill Elizabeth.
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  • Veronica Hill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, entertaining, story or Love and Greed.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2015
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    On my keeper list - Bought a hard copy several years ago, bought ebook again to make sure I can revisit this story anytime I want. Might be the location, might be the family dynamics, love the name of the family farm (Mimosa Landing) , might be a cheer for the underdog. I loved it! The interaction between all the characters - pulled me in and kept me entertained. The struggle with keeping the family home, The strong and true quirky friend, the nurturing adults, the love of animals, the needy relatives, the social climbing friends that cant wait to sell their good name....Then the self made man who knows what he wants and goes for it!..Sexy, smart, and forceful - all the things a woman can want...right. Be prepared to laugh, cry, cheer and reach right thru the book and shake some characters.
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  • Just Passing Through
    4.0 out of 5 stars Trophy Winner
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2006
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    Elizabeth Stanton is out of options. Her no-good husband ran off w/ her "friend" and, worse, almost all of her money. She now faces losing not only her grand Houston home, but also the beloved farm that has been in her family for two centuries. Just when things look hopeless, Elizabeth receives two interesting marriage proposals. The first is from a "safe" family friend. Elizabeth has known and liked him well enough for years, but the fly in the ointment is that he wants control of her farm, which conveniently abuts land owned by his family. The other offer is from the fabulously wealthy, dangerous, and mysterious Maxwell Riordan. Max offers to help Elizabeth out of her financial difficulties in return for the social access to Houston's movers and shakers that marriage to a Stanton would provide him.

    Elizabeth accepts Max's proposal and her life immediately begins to change in ways she never could have imagined. Elizabeth accompanies Max to New York City on a combined business trip and honeymoon. Elizabeth is disconcerted to realize that Max wants their marriage of convenience to include physical relations. (Verrry physical relations.)

    More seriously, Elizabeth is injured when she is struck by a car that witnesses tell police deliberately aimed for her. Who would want to do Elizabeth harm? The danger to Elizabeth continues to escalate as police in NYC and Texas try to determine just that. For a sweet-tempered woman, the list of potential suspects is fairly long. It includes Troy, Max's unpleasant friend and assistant, who thinks Max deserves better than a gold-digging Elizabeth; the suitor Elizabeth spurned in favor of Max; Elizabeth's ex and his girlfriend; and one of Elizabeth's money-hungry cousins.

    Other interesting secondary characters include Elizabeth's Aunt Talitha, Max's mother, Elizabeth's servants, and Mimi. Mimi is Elizabeth's next-door neighbor and best friend. A former professional dancer who married old money, Mimi is larger-than-life, brassy, big-hearted, and completely devoted to Elizabeth. She initially opposed Elizabeth's marriage to Max but subsequently softened her stance. She likes Max, but delights in trying to keep him off-balance. (Not an easy task.) In short, Mimi's a wonderful character, in every sense of the word.

    The growing relationship between Elizabeth and Max is well-handled and readers will definitely be rooting for things to work out for them. The mystery about who wants Elizabeth dead--and why--is deftly woven into the love story and does not have a glaringly obvious conclusion. This enjoyable book is a winner.
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  • chb book addict
    5.0 out of 5 stars Some trophies are better than others!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2014
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    This has always been one of my favorite books and I'm delighted to find it again on Kindle.

    Elizabeth Stanton has suffered through her husband's desertion and adultery with another woman, with grace and fortitude and now is faced with the ruin of her estate from this thievery. While she is trying to remedy the problem, Max Riordan visits to offer her a practical solution, marry him and he will restore all her assets and help her build her investments. Max is "rough around the edges" and Elizabeth has no intention of agreeing to his offer. But needs must...

    This is not the usual marriage of convenience story, it has more heart and Elizabeth is not the usual upper crust woman who looks down on those who had to work to make their fortune - she's nice! She has a heart and while not super woman, she is clear and direct in her dealings with Max.

    I was very happy to spend time reading this again. Although there is sex its not erotic nor on every other page.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2018
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    Just discovered this author and plan to get more of her books. Great characters all around and a nice epilogue. Good combination of romance and suspense. Just the right amount of steamy moments. A keeper.
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