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View Park #1
View Park
Welcome to the scandalous, glamorous, intriguing world of one of the country's wealthiest and most powerful African-American families...
Los Angeles-based cosmetics tycoon Steven Chase has come a long way from his humble beginnings. Steven's family, including socialite wife, Janet, and four grown children, live a life of privilege in exclusive View Park. But when Steven wants to expand his empire by adding a chain of hair salons, one woman stands in his way. Once Steven realizes he can't seduce her with money, he tries a different approach: his handsome attorney son, Carter...
Meanwhile, spoiled debutante Haley Chase is busy getting into high-profile trouble on her lover's yacht, pediatrician Leigh Chase is determined to start a free clinic—against her parents' wishes—and Michael Chase is busy doing Daddy's dirty work. His only soft spot is for his wife, Kimberly, who has her own ambitions—plans that may one day shake the very foundations of the Chase dynasty—and change their view from the top forever...
- GenresFiction
293 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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About the author
Angela Winters
31 books93 followersAngela Winters is the national bestselling author of 20 novels and novellas. She has written romance, romantic suspense, mainstream fiction and family saga. She is currently at work on the next novel in her VIEW PARK series and her first Young Adult novel.
A native of Chicago, Angela received her B.S. in Communications in Illinois, and her law degree in Washington, D.C.
A native of Chicago, Angela received her B.S. in Communications in Illinois, and her law degree in Washington, D.C.
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July 10, 2021
Sometimes I judge a book by it's cover and that's about all i got out of this story was a good cover. A African Amercian Royal influential family series, for sure that will be an interesting story right, wrong, i got nothing out of this book but a headache. I wanted to fall in love with this family and everything that they stood for. Not one of the characters were interesting, the plot was simple and the writing was flat. And not to mention this is a 5 book series, really🙃😫
September 14, 2013
A coworker of mine mentioned her early last year, but I was so busy with other books, I forgot about it. While I was volunteering in the library, this was one of the books I was returning to the shelf. Borrowed the book, got home and took care of some things, got in bed and started reading it. I figure I would read a few pages to get the gist of it and maybe return to it later in the week. I have a million books surrounding my bed.
The next morning, I got to work two hours late because Mrs. Winters had me up all night. During the night I continue to say to myself, oh, I'll just read to end of the next chapter, then go to bed. Finished the book.
We have the Chase Family: Steven Chase, father and husband from poor beginnings creates a million dollar hair product company, Chase Beauty. He is a powerful man with a serious mission. Expand his company by taking over a chain of hair salons owned by Avery Jackson. Avery Jackson is a twenty-six year African American, head strong woman who will fight to the bitter end to keep her company from Mr. Chase. Here's her problem, Steven, father of the most "Dynasty, Knots Landing, Dallas and Family Business by Carl Weber" family in the world, assigns his son, Carter, to figure out a way to get Avery's business. Here's Carter's problem, he starts to fall in love with her.
Of course, the romance/tiff between them has some minor setbacks, maybe. Avery's business partner and friend Craig, has some issues of his own, which does affect Avery's business in more than one way. Carter also has other pressing family matters. He wants to be his own man and run his own business, but his father, Steven, buts heads with him. Does he help Avery fight or lose to his family while trying not to fall in love with her or not fall in love. He is also trying to help protect his slutty sister, Haley from murder. In every family, well maybe not yours or mine, there's got to be at least one slut. It's just not fun without it.
Haley witnessed a murder while on her lover's, the Senator, yacht. Everyone in the family, even the detective, Sean, brother of Avery, working on the case; is also not trying to fall in love with Harley. She is just a spoiled, slut brat, but you gotta love her. Steven's other daughter, Leigh, wants to venture out on her own and open a clinic in a somewhat sketchy. Her mother, Janet, the socialite, wants her to marry a man with connections. The problem here, Janet is not aware of this man's sketchy past until it is almost too later.
Then there's Michael, the favorite son of Steven (think Bobby from Dallas). He's married to Kimberly, a former model with a sketchy past who is very dislike by his mother and she to her.
Steven and Janet are like most parents. They want the best for their kids. As usual, their plans and assignments gets them in more trouble than their kids.
You know why I really enjoyed this book. I don't have cable or rabbit ears in order to watch TV on a regular basis. So this was a superb treat to read a fast and exciting soap opera Drama Rama of black folks. Granted it has some make believe craziness to it, but it was fun and fast and I went back to the library to get book two, sadly, it was not available, but wait, I got the first book in the other series and it's about my hometown, DC. DC. BACK ON TOP (D.C. Novels) - $8.59 and I just order all 10 books from both series. I need to find out more about the Chase family. I may not have Scandal on TV, but I got my Chase in books.
The next morning, I got to work two hours late because Mrs. Winters had me up all night. During the night I continue to say to myself, oh, I'll just read to end of the next chapter, then go to bed. Finished the book.
We have the Chase Family: Steven Chase, father and husband from poor beginnings creates a million dollar hair product company, Chase Beauty. He is a powerful man with a serious mission. Expand his company by taking over a chain of hair salons owned by Avery Jackson. Avery Jackson is a twenty-six year African American, head strong woman who will fight to the bitter end to keep her company from Mr. Chase. Here's her problem, Steven, father of the most "Dynasty, Knots Landing, Dallas and Family Business by Carl Weber" family in the world, assigns his son, Carter, to figure out a way to get Avery's business. Here's Carter's problem, he starts to fall in love with her.
Of course, the romance/tiff between them has some minor setbacks, maybe. Avery's business partner and friend Craig, has some issues of his own, which does affect Avery's business in more than one way. Carter also has other pressing family matters. He wants to be his own man and run his own business, but his father, Steven, buts heads with him. Does he help Avery fight or lose to his family while trying not to fall in love with her or not fall in love. He is also trying to help protect his slutty sister, Haley from murder. In every family, well maybe not yours or mine, there's got to be at least one slut. It's just not fun without it.
Haley witnessed a murder while on her lover's, the Senator, yacht. Everyone in the family, even the detective, Sean, brother of Avery, working on the case; is also not trying to fall in love with Harley. She is just a spoiled, slut brat, but you gotta love her. Steven's other daughter, Leigh, wants to venture out on her own and open a clinic in a somewhat sketchy. Her mother, Janet, the socialite, wants her to marry a man with connections. The problem here, Janet is not aware of this man's sketchy past until it is almost too later.
Then there's Michael, the favorite son of Steven (think Bobby from Dallas). He's married to Kimberly, a former model with a sketchy past who is very dislike by his mother and she to her.
Steven and Janet are like most parents. They want the best for their kids. As usual, their plans and assignments gets them in more trouble than their kids.
You know why I really enjoyed this book. I don't have cable or rabbit ears in order to watch TV on a regular basis. So this was a superb treat to read a fast and exciting soap opera Drama Rama of black folks. Granted it has some make believe craziness to it, but it was fun and fast and I went back to the library to get book two, sadly, it was not available, but wait, I got the first book in the other series and it's about my hometown, DC. DC. BACK ON TOP (D.C. Novels) - $8.59 and I just order all 10 books from both series. I need to find out more about the Chase family. I may not have Scandal on TV, but I got my Chase in books.
April 1, 2021
Stale like expired bread
My biggest problem with the book is there were no page breaks. The narrator changed plots and settings haphazardly at an instant and it took me a moment to realize whose storyline I was reading.
Lastly I feel like the story was told and not shown this slowed the anticipated thrilling parts of the story. Character feelings were described so much that I lost interest.
My biggest problem with the book is there were no page breaks. The narrator changed plots and settings haphazardly at an instant and it took me a moment to realize whose storyline I was reading.
Lastly I feel like the story was told and not shown this slowed the anticipated thrilling parts of the story. Character feelings were described so much that I lost interest.
April 25, 2013
I loved hating these people , everyone is flawed but you love them any way. This is one of those books that you can't believe people act this way but you keep reading to see what the do next. I really rooted for Carter and Avery I felt like the belonged together, but the rest of the Chase family are a trip but I loved not liking them. Haley wow she put the b on itch she is just plain mean but it look like she got it from her mother and father. Leigh the doormat for her manipulative mother what a story she has I can't wait to see what she does in the next book. Janet, Steven, and Michael wow what a bunch of characters they are . This book is good!!! and I can't wait to start book two!
March 9, 2019
Great book
These people in this book are something serious they look down on everyone but themselves , They are the perfect portrayal of society today but I love the characters good book
These people in this book are something serious they look down on everyone but themselves , They are the perfect portrayal of society today but I love the characters good book
June 17, 2021
Family drama to the max. That old saying more money more problems is an understatement.
January 16, 2016
Captivating
I couldn't put it down! I was up 'til the wee hours of the morning reading it! Can't wait for more from the Chase and Jackson Families! My favorite characters were Leigh she seemed to be the most down to earth of the Chase clan and I enjoyed the romance between Richard and her, Avery and Carter, even though he went about getting her all wrong, I believe Avery and Carter were destined to be together, but not sure how it will turn out for them, when what he did comes out and I believe it will come out. In the beginning I really liked Sean, too, he was displined, ethical and I just didn't think he would bend that easily to Haley, and I lost all respect for his character when he didn't stand his ground with Haley. Didn't care for Haley at all, talk about a spoiled brat! Michael was interesting he truly wants to be his father, not sure how I feel about Kimberly, just yet. I enjoyed the fact that despite everything going on Steven and Janet seemed to have a real love for one another. Steven was all about business and Janet was all about family, probably why they worked so well together.
I couldn't put it down! I was up 'til the wee hours of the morning reading it! Can't wait for more from the Chase and Jackson Families! My favorite characters were Leigh she seemed to be the most down to earth of the Chase clan and I enjoyed the romance between Richard and her, Avery and Carter, even though he went about getting her all wrong, I believe Avery and Carter were destined to be together, but not sure how it will turn out for them, when what he did comes out and I believe it will come out. In the beginning I really liked Sean, too, he was displined, ethical and I just didn't think he would bend that easily to Haley, and I lost all respect for his character when he didn't stand his ground with Haley. Didn't care for Haley at all, talk about a spoiled brat! Michael was interesting he truly wants to be his father, not sure how I feel about Kimberly, just yet. I enjoyed the fact that despite everything going on Steven and Janet seemed to have a real love for one another. Steven was all about business and Janet was all about family, probably why they worked so well together.
September 16, 2010
How surprised was I that this book was this addictive and entertaining. Winters has created a family that you can't help but watch/read about. I used to watch this show on ABC called Dirty, Sexy, Money, and the Chase family reminded me of that show. A rich,dysfunctional, high society family who has so many skeletons in the closet. I was pleased with how the Mr. Chase and his children earned a living. None of them came, especially Mr. Chase came into wealth through television, music, movies, or sports. They are a well-educated family. I couldn't wait to read on to the next book in the series.
July 17, 2015
2nd Time's a Charm
I'm reading this series again because I did not realize that more installments were published. I read View Park when it was first released. I enjoyed it then, and I enjoyed it again. Can't wait to start part 2, and then finally read the remaining installments for the first time. Very well written book. And the author makes you feel like you know all of the characters personally.
I'm reading this series again because I did not realize that more installments were published. I read View Park when it was first released. I enjoyed it then, and I enjoyed it again. Can't wait to start part 2, and then finally read the remaining installments for the first time. Very well written book. And the author makes you feel like you know all of the characters personally.
December 9, 2011
"View Park" by Angela Winters is a story that definitely keeps the reader interested, although the plot is sometimes a little too predictable. There are a lot of characters and sub-plots to deal with but overall I enjoyed this family saga that was packed full of drama.
March 29, 2009
I didnt realize that this was a series so I am waiting on the other books. I will let you know what I think later....
June 27, 2009
very good book with a lot going on a must read.
July 25, 2011
Nice and light reading while on vacation and interesting enough storyline to make me want to read the next book in the series.
November 3, 2011
It's Dynasty saga of African Americans! Can't wait to read more!
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January 3, 2012Was a good read...talk about drama! It was refreshing also.
December 27, 2011
Love this book. This family is scandalous!!
August 31, 2012
just started reading it
July 21, 2014
Such a great series, highly recommended! I read them all :)
April 3, 2013
This was a fast moving book with lots of players. Now I need to start the search for the next two books of this trilogy.
November 14, 2013
I loved the series
April 18, 2016
If you like stories with a twists and turns then you will love Mrs. Winters writing!!!
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May 12, 2011it was okay. not a favorite. too soap- operaish for me.
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May 16, 2016This was an interesting book. The series has gotten me hooked.
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