cover image Filthy Rich

Filthy Rich

Virna DePaul. Bantam, $7.99 mass market (384p) ISBN 978-0-345-54249-6

DePaul (Say It Sexy) spins a familiar romantic setup into a web of seductive intrigue and sizzling romance in her latest contemporary love story, set against the skyscrapers of Manhattan. Cara Michel loves the consistency and predictability of numbers. She’s a financial analyst on Wall Street, a job that affords her the luxury of caring for her schizophrenic brother and broken mother after the shocking death of her father, and the numbers provide stability to her chaotic life. Then a chance meeting with mogul Branden Duke flings her into a world of passionate encounters. He’s a sexy lover, he’s her new boss, and he may be connected to her family’s tragedy. Indulging her passion for Branden puts Cara in the path of a killer. The twists and turns of the fast-paced plot are delightful, and the book is filled with page-scorching heat. The dominant, rich hero and strong, capable heroine break away from stereotypes in a subtle yet definite manner, making their story entirely believable. (Nov.)