The Secret Diamond Sisters (The
Secret Diamond Sisters #1)
Release Date: 02/25/13
Harlequin Teen
381 pages
Summary from Goodreads:
Savannah. Courtney.
Peyton.
The three sisters grew up not knowing their father and not quite catching a break. But it looks like their luck is about to change when they find out the secret identity of their long-lost dad—a billionaire Las Vegas hotel owner who wants them to come live in a gorgeous penthouse hotel suite.
The three sisters grew up not knowing their father and not quite catching a break. But it looks like their luck is about to change when they find out the secret identity of their long-lost dad—a billionaire Las Vegas hotel owner who wants them to come live in a gorgeous penthouse hotel suite.
Suddenly the Strip's
most exclusive clubs are all-access, and with an unlimited credit card each, it
should be easier than ever to fit right in. But in a town full of secrets and
illusion, fitting in is nothing compared to finding out the truth about their
past.
At fifteen years old, Savannah is the
youngest Diamond sister. Her older sisters have sheltered her for her
entire life. Despite her rough upbringing, she’s optimistic and
wants to think the best of people, although this can sometimes lead
to her coming off as naïve. She wants to fit in at school, but has
always felt like an outsider. She tends to feel overshadowed by the
people around her. She trusts easily, and it sometimes leads to her
getting hurt, but she’s always there for her sisters and friends
when they need her!
Savannah loves singing, and has a
fantastic voice, so it’s her ultimate dream to be a famous pop
star. She’s been stage fright since a talent show disaster in
middle school, but wants to record cover songs and post them on
YouTube to try to get a following, like the YouTube stars she
idolizes. She also plays guitar, but is self-taught, so she’s still
learning how to improve. She mainly plays to accompany herself while
singing. She’s athletic, and played on the JV volleyball team in
her school in her hometown. She hopes to make Varsity as a sophomore.
She loves shopping and wearing anything
that sparkles—dresses, nail polish, shoes, eye shadow, you name it!
She loves reading fashion magazines and trying to duplicate the
high-end styles worn by the models. Her favorite meal of the day is
breakfast, and her favorite food is pancakes. Savannah has never had
a serious boyfriend, and wants more than anything to believe that
true love is possible!
Courtney is sixteen years old, and is
the middle Diamond sister. She’s the responsible one—she studies
hard, does well in school, is a student tutor, and works after school
and on weekends to help out her family. Her main goal is to keep up
her grades and do well on her SATs so she can get into Stanford, her
dream school. She wants to major in English and someday get a career
in publishing. She’s competitive with herself and always strives to
do her best.
Courtney’s closest friends are her
sisters—with all the time she spends on school and work, she
doesn’t have time for anyone else. She’s never had a boyfriend
and is fine with waiting to date until college. (She doesn’t need
any distractions right now!) She’s not into the high school party
scene, and whenever she has time in her busy schedule, her favorite
thing to do is read novels. She also loves listening to Broadway
music (Phantom of the Opera and Wicked are her favorites) and would
love to see a live show someday.
She’s a natural early bird, and is
always awake before her sisters. She could happily wear jeans,
t-shirts, and flip-flops every day, and always goes natural with her
makeup. Her favorite drink is chai tea. She’s quiet and reserved
while first meeting someone, but she will do anything for the people
she loves. She would love to travel the world to see historic sites
and well-known museums, but it’s always felt more like a dream than
a possible reality.
At seventeen years old, Peyton is the
oldest Diamond sister. She’s been hurt in the past, but because of
it, has developed a thick skin. She will do anything for her sisters,
going as far as protecting them from their mom’s outbursts and
getting home first from school to make sure everything in the house
(including their mom) is ready for them. She’s tough, doesn’t
trust easily, and while she has many people she hangs out with, the
only people who she feels truly know her are her sisters. She doesn’t
like school (she gets restless sitting in classrooms!) and can’t
wait until graduation so she’ll be done forever.
Peyton’s a natural night owl, and
waking up in the morning is a constant struggle. (Her sisters usually
resort to throwing things at her to wake her up, and often yell at
her to hurry up showering so they can have time for their morning
routines, too.) She needs at least three cups of coffee to get going.
She loves rock music, and can usually be found with an earbud
attached to her ear, even during her classes. She loves partying and
dancing and getting lost in the music. She also enjoys an occasional
chill night of movies and television shows, as long as it’s not a
rom-com chick flick.
She wears mostly black clothing—why
bother with colors when black always looks hot on her? Her nails are
usually painted black as well. She’s not afraid to speak up for
what she believes in and she will always stand up for her sisters.
She tries to not let anyone in to avoid getting hurt—but really she
just wants to find that one person who cares enough to break down her
walls.
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Praise:
"Sexy and
often electrifying ... Gossip Girl meets The Princess
Diaries in a city that never sleeps."
--Booklist
"This quick
and entertaining read is filled with glitz and glamour ... get ready for one
crazy and fabulous ride."
--RT Book Reviews
--RT Book Reviews
Book Two:
(cover linked to Goodreads)
(Available for
Pre-Order)
About the Author
Michelle Madow was inspired to write The Secret Diamond Sisters series
while walking through her favorite hotel in Las Vegas. The next book in the
series, Diamonds in the Rough, launches in October. Prior to The
Secret Diamond Sisters, she successfully self-published The
Transcend Time Saga. A tireless promoter of her work, Michelle is active on
social media networks and has toured across America to promote her books and
encourage high school students to embrace reading and writing. A graduate of
Rollins College, Michelle lives in Florida ... but she loves going to Vegas.
To chat with Michelle and other fans about her books, joinMichelle Madow's Street Team on Facebook!
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