Filthy Rich by Virna DePaul

FILTHY RICH

A novel from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author

Virna DePaul

A Bantam Mass Market Original • On Sale October 27, 2015

Advance Praise for Filthy Rich
 
“DePaul 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. . . . 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.”—Publishers Weekly (STARRED review)
 

Praise for Virna DePaul

“Virna DePaul is amazing!”

—New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster

“Virna DePaul creates yummy alpha heroes.”

—New York Times bestselling author Tina Folsom

“If you’re looking for a hot, sexy, emotional read, Virna DePaul delivers!”

—New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J. Kenner

High finance and a sizzling office affair raise desire and passion to the boiling point in Virna DePaul’s seductive new contemporary romance, FILTHY RICH (Bantam Mass Market Original; On Sale 10/27/15) is perfect for fans of Carly Phillips, Lori Foster, and Molly O’Keefe.

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Cara Michal has had to fight every step of the way to earn her place in the glittering seven-figure world of Wall Street. Years ago her hardworking father, a small-time investment adviser, was wrongfully accused of fraud. Now Cara is at the top of her game, supporting not only herself but her mother and brother. The occasional night out dancing soothes Cara’s soul, even as a bitter need for revenge against the man who destroyed her father makes inner peace elusive.

Then, in a moment of heat, Cara kisses a sexy stranger at a party—only later to discover that the man is Branden Duke, her new boss, an infamous operator with a wicked reputation in bed and on the Street. Branden is a man who seemingly has it all—except a woman who connects with him on a physical and emotional level. Now that he’s found Cara, he’s not sure he can let her go, even if he should.

In spite of herself, Cara is drawn to this charismatic guy. He is a challenge like none she has ever faced in her life. Their passion for each other is unquenchable, surprising them both with its ferocity. Even as Cara wonders if she can trust this man with her heart and soul, the ecstasy of their love cannot be denied. But when the past threatens the present, the two are faced with a truth from which they may never recover.

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A former prosecutor, Virna DePaul is the bestselling author of steamy, suspenseful fiction. Whether featuring vampires, a Para-Ops team, hot cops, or swoon-worthy identical twin brothers, her stories center on complex individuals willing to overcome incredible odds for love. She loves to hear from readers.

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Filthy Rich

 A Novel

By Virna DePaul

A Bantam Mass Market Original • October 27, 2015 • $7.99 • ISBN: 978-0-345-54249-6 • 384 pages

ALPHA BOOK CLUB REVIEW

Title: Filthy Rich 

Series Name:  Rise of the Billionaire series, Book 2

Author: Virna DePaul

Genre: Romance

Overall Stars:  4 STARS

Suspense

Alpha Male

Can a woman trust a man she barely knows to keep her safe when her life is in danger 

by those who wish to silence her?

Cara Michal has had to fight every step of the way to earn her place in the glittering 

seven-figure world of Wall Street. Years ago her hardworking father, a small-time 

investment adviser, was wrongfully accused of fraud. Now Cara is at the top of her 

game, supporting not only herself but her mother and brother. The occasional night out 

dancing soothes Cara’s soul, even as a bitter need for revenge against the man who 

destroyed her father makes inner peace elusive.

Then, in a moment of heat, Cara kisses a sexy stranger at a party—only later to discover 

that the man is Branden Duke, her new boss, an infamous operator with a wicked 

reputation in bed and on the Street. Branden is a man who seemingly has it all—except 

a woman who connects with him on a physical and emotional level. Now that he’s found 

Cara, he’s not sure he can let her go, even if he should.

In spite of herself, Cara is drawn to this charismatic guy. He is a challenge like none she 

has ever faced in her life. Their passion for each other is unquenchable, surprising them 

both with its ferocity. Even as Cara wonders if she can trust this man with her heart and 

soul, the ecstasy of their love cannot be denied. But when the past threatens the 

present, the two are faced with a truth from which they may never recover. (Amazon 

blurb)

For some time, alpha billionaires novels have become a very popular genre, and I for 

one, will not be complaining about that tendency one bit. It's not often we see the female 

character lead be on the same social standing in terms of financial standing at least 

beings the two characters on an equal playing field. I enjoyed the different touches that 

Virna DePaul has added to distance herself from other authors writing about sexy alpha 

billionaires, creating a dark undertone from a scandalous accusation of Wall Street 

Fraud and adding mystery during a chance encounter. This was my first time reading a 

novel written by Virna DePaul and can only hope that I get a chance to read another 

novel of hers, even the first novel of the Rise of the Billionaire series. A novel adding key 

elements that sets it apart from the pack, this series, and this novel, is recommended to 

fans of this genre and even the uncertain wanting to dip their toes in the pool of strong, 

sexy and absolutely lickable Alpha men. 

**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review.  Read and reviewed by Kathleen 

for Alpha Book Club**