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Review—Lovers & Players

Jackie Collins wrote the novel Lovers & Players. The book was published by St. Marten’s Press in January 2006 and has 498 pages.

From New York, Italy, and Los Angeles, the Diamond brothers have made it on their own and in their own way. Though their billionaire father raised them with little love or support and frequently with a heavy hand, these brothers have persevered and succeeded.

Max, Chris, and Jett have each found a different path, but each has proven that inner strength and a little luck can improve any situation. Recently they have each had difficulties placed in their path, and it is at this point that their manipulative and controlling father calls them home. They bond and find strength in their working together in this meeting with the man known as Red Diamond, their octogenarian parent. One brother, an Italian model, has overcome several addictions. Another brother is a Hollywood lawyer and the oldest brother has built his own empire in New York City.

The other players in this tale of intrigue, murder, mayhem, lust and ambition are other women from Red’s past and the brother’s future. This megalomaniac has played with the lives of those around him and many that have come in contact with him. A young girl named Liberty plays an important part in this story as she searches for a singing career that her mother quit so that she could raise this child. Throughout this story Red believes they all are after his money and many of the characters are, but the ones that should have been closest to him will continue their independent paths. They look for his humanity and are able to pursue their goals with or without it.

Jackie Collins has written many novels of Hollywood drama. This book has many worthy characters and others who make them shine. In the quest to solve a murder, individual qualities of morals and integrity save the day. This book is another good read with characters who can make you want more.