Crown Jewel, Fern Michaels
Crown Jewel, Fern Michaels
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Crown Jewel

Author: Fern Michaels

Narrator: Jack Garrett

Unabridged: 11 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/08/2011

Synopsis

“A wonderfully heartwarming, compelling story” (Romantic Times Book Reviews) about two very different brothers and the one woman who loved them both from New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels.

Handsome, rich, and adored by millions, Ricky Lam was a golden boy—with a dark side. The substance-addicted superstar had hit rock bottom, but luckily, his business manager and older brother, Philip, forced him into a rehab clinic—a move that created an irreparable rift between them.

Years later, however, when tragedy strikes, Ricky dedicates himself to Philip’s dream: constructing a unique resort in South Carolina called the Crown Jewel. Stepping into his brother’s shoes, Ricky encounters unsettling surprises, one of which is an amazing woman, his sister-in-law Roxy, who leads him to the mystery at the center of his brother’s life…and into a passionate love affair. As Ricky attempts to discover the brother he loved but never truly knew, he must settle a grave injustice committed decades ago—even if it means risking his fame, his fortune, and his heart.

About Fern Michaels

Self-described as someone who can scribble notes and tell great stories, author Fern Michaels, aka Mary Ruth Kuczkir, is a very prolific writer having written 147 books, with 90 being on the New York Times best sellers list. She was born in Pennsylvania, coming into this world as "a dinky little thing", as her father called her. She spent the early part of her adult life becoming a wife and mother of five children. After her children were grown, she separated from her husband, who was a very negative person, and began putting pen to paper to begin her writing career. She had always loved books, and writing one seemed to be the best chance for her to make her own way through the rest of her life. Her first manuscript was not published, but the second attempt was, and so began her illustrious career.

Her successful career allowed her to put all five children through college, on her own, which she claims is one of her most proud accomplishments. She says that when all is considered, family is the most important thing. Fern also bought a beautiful old (300 year old) plantation in South Carolina, where she still lives today. Her grandmother gave her very sage advice many years ago, which she lives by today.......when God is good to you, you have to give back. She developed the Fern Michaels Foundation which grants four scholarships to deserving students. She also opened a pre-school and day care center for single moms who are having a hard time supporting their family.

The quote that best describes is a Dutch saying.......If you can't whistle on your way to work, you don't belong in that job. She follows by saying, "I whistle all day long".

Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Carolyn on 2008-10-24 22:11:45

I normally like Fenrn Mchaels' books. She writes well and has interesting characters, doesn't feel the need to use a lot of obscenities and boring, silly sex scenes are practically non-existent. CROWN JEWEL really disappointed me tjhough. Everything was so instantaneously perfect for Ricky Lam the movie star. Even his brotehr's death seemed perfect and there was no real conflict with the characters. The resentment seemed to build and fade with his sister in law, his illegitimate sons and his brother's discovered second family within a span of five minutes. Everything was Hollywood happy ending perfect and it was BORING. Maybe it is because he was throwing his money around? And the hotel THE CROWN JEWEL, was not featured as prominantly as I would have expedcted and didn't really seem teh foucs of the book. . I am really disappointed the author si getting away from her real people' novels for something more glitzy. It didn't feel that real to me and made me think of a Sidney Sheldon wannabe that didn't quite cut the mustard. I thimk the story would ahve been much better if she adh developed it around teh reporter Gracie Lick because was the only one that really sparkled and had real life.

Goodreads review by Helen on May 20, 2022

I liked this book. It's was one of those that u get into the characters right away. Also has a little mystery twist to it.......more

Goodreads review by Melinda on December 18, 2019

What does Ricky, a super successful actor, know about his older brother Philip, his manager? As it turns out....NOTHING! After the tragic death of Philip, Ricky, along with the reluctant help of Roxy (Philip's ex), finds out a number of shocking things about Philip. Turns out Philip had a lot of sec......more

Goodreads review by Tracy on July 31, 2011

This was simply one of those romance novels where everything is too good to be true. It was hard to even think of it in any way, shape or form of being realistic. I think that is why I don't like to read romance novels that much......because they can be so extremely unrealistic and annoying. The cha......more

Goodreads review by Jo-Ann on January 03, 2021

Interesting enough that I kept reading in almost one sitting. I kept thinking it was going to turn dark but it never did. Good beach reading material.......more

Goodreads review by Andre on July 28, 2022

This is my first time reading a book by this author. Fern Michaels exceeded my expectations. Each of the key characters in the novel had very distinct character profiles; and their individual personalities contributed in a big way to the story. The intrigue for me was played out in the novel by the......more

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