Ginna Gray, The Trophy Wife

The Trophy Wife

Ginna Gray

Mira, Apr 2006, $6.99, 384 pp.

ISBN: 0778322904

In Houston, her womanizing former husband Edward Culpepper has done more than just devastated Elizabeth Stanton's self esteem; he has left her broke with the distinct possibly of her losing her River Oaks estate that has been part of her family for generations.

Millionaire Max Reardon knows how much steel magnolia Elizabeth wants to save her estate so he offers her a deal. They engage in a marriage of convenience in which her "old money" name will enable his "nouveau wealth" to enter high society, and his money will save her heritage. Over the objections of her friends and family Elizabeth agrees. As Max's admiration for Elizabeth turns into love and she reciprocates, he becomes concerned that someone wants her dead. He plans to learn why, even as he willingly risks his life to keep her safe.

THE TROPHY WIFE is a fun contemporary romantic suspense starring a courageous female and a strong male who marry for the wrong reasons, but quickly find the right reasons to cement their relationship. The lead couple is a delightful pairing, who refresh the overly used theme and make for a fine tale as they go from convenience to love. Though the killer is incompetent, especially compared to his petite female target, fans will enjoy Ginna Gray's novel, as Elizabeth proves to Max she is much more than just THE TROPHY WIFE that he needs as his access to high society.