Rich Girl Problems

Millionaire Wives Club #3

by Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker

"Tu-Shonda Whitaker just keeps getting better and better." --T. Styles

"They say that money can't buy happiness, but it makes for one hell of a novel!" --K'wan, Essence ® bestselling author

The season premiere of the hit reality TV show The Millionaire Wives Club starts off with a bang as a highly anticipated new cast member is revealed. Glamorous, powerful, and ruthless, she's everything viewers want--and everything her diva co-stars, and their men, fear. . .

Milan is more than eager to meet her new co-star, widowed socialite Journee Dupree. Journee is rumored to be the keeper of many prestigious men's deepest, freakiest secrets. But Milan never dreamed her own husband would be among them. . .. Hair care mogul Vera isn't feeling fame, but the last thing she needs is to share the spotlight, and her most private struggles, with her man's baby mama from hell--Journee. . .. A single mom and top magazine editor-in-chief, Chaunci knows Journee from back in the day--so far back that Journee has some dirt on her that could cost her everything. . .

"Whitaker pulls out all the stops …hot, hot, hot! Book your ringside seat early!" -- Library Journal

"Whitaker proves that the reality-TV trend is even popular in book form… All of the wives are volatile, violent, gossipy, opinionated, treacherous and just purely scandalous." -- RT Book Reviews , 4 Stars

336 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published November 26, 2013

About the author

Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker is the award winning, Essence bestselling author of Flip Side of the Game and Game Over.
She is also a contributing writer to the anthologies: Cream and Kiss The Year Goodbye.
Whitaker was awarded the Ella Baker and W.E.B. Du Bois International Award for fiction writing. Her most recent title, The Ex Factor has been featured in several magazines such as Vibe Vixen and Romantic Times Book Review as one of the hottest, sensual, and humorous tales released this year.
Whitaker lives in New Jersey with her husband and their children.

Reviews

[Alexia Lewis]

Tu-Shonda's writing always keeps me entertained! Was literally in STITCHES from the first page this book was hi-larious I just loooove this series. Amazing, always a dose of real serious issues mixed with tomfoolary gotta love it! X

[Metris]

I have enjoyed listening to this series, BUT I hope there is NOT another book!
DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA...
But I will always love me some Milan & Kendu...
Chaunci was such a disappointment this season (and look at me sounding like Bridget smh) speaking of Bridget JUST ROLLING MY EYES MESSY.COM...
New girl ugh,
Vera ughhhhh, and
Jaise ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I feel nothing for her!
That's it BYE BYTCHES after this book I'm on my way to "Heathern NO More Tabernacle" I need to pray!

[Nicole Hughes]

I loved this book and the series. This book made me laugh from beginning to the end. I thought I was watching an actual reality tv show. These ladies are out of control and I enjoyed reading every minute of their drama filled lives. This was a great feel good read.

[Wilki]

Milan, Chaunci, Jaise and Vera are back for another season on Millionaire Wives Club. Throw in a new costar, Journee and you have a lot of rich girl problems. Bridget is the ring master as it only takes one clown to get this circus on and popping. As the ladies set out to put their best face forward for the cameras, reality becomes a real bit*h for them. And when lies, deceit, heartache and revelations get mixed together, all hell breaks loose and no one is left unscathed.



I must say this was better than Love and Hip Hop ATL on their hottest episode! The drama was on point and very suspensful. There were quite a bit of shockers and some characters even surprised me with their actions. This trashee tv concoction had me drunk as hell; each character brought their own unique drama to the mix which helped the plot to flow. I enjoyed the connecting of past books to this series; it felt right and added demension to the storyline. The conclusion left me satisfied but still wanting more..I hope there is more.

[Valerie]

I have loved this Reality TV type read from the beginning. The ladies brought on the laughs and drama once again. I will say Milan is still my favorite. She brings on the drama and laughs like know other. Bridget is a booster cable that sparks the ultimate rivalry and dramatic cat fights between the ladies.

With that being said, this book also had a lot of sad parts that I didn't expect.

Overall a good read.

[Bridget]

This series has been too funny and full of drama!!! Bridget is too messy, Jaise never owns up to anything and there is just drama everywhere!! Good listen! Alltoneisha is too funny in the "reunion" show!!

[Celeste]

I didn't know whether to root for these women or smack them. Okay I wanted to do both. Women who didn't trust their man and women who cheated and lied. Wow. And that's not even what the producer set up for them but how they actually are. A very entertaining read.

[Madlyn]

Trashy. I thought this book was going to be classy and empowering for women.

[Kendra Broomfield]

Good read, a lot going on, whew!

[Michelle]

Best one out of the three. Very entertaining. Would have liked to hear more about Kendu’s situation at the reunion.

[Tamisha booklovertamisha]

Forget Real Housewives...meet the Millionaire Wives Club! Milan, Jaise, Chaunci, and Vera are all rich women with rich problems.

This was a reread for me. I read all 3 books years ago, but I couldn't remember what happened in this one.The shenanigans that these ladies got into had me in shaking my head. Filming a reality show while dealing with infidelity, scamming, and scheming is stressful.

Rich Girl Problems is an oldie but goodie that gave me the lighthearted dose of drama that I needed.
3.5 stars rounded up.

[Tamela]

Milan finally hooked Kendu and has a complete family with the demise of Evan and her insanity...and she's a happy homemaker until she senses a familiar cackle and this time the shoe is on the other foot...or is it? Jaise and Bilal have also tied the knot but the battle over the removal of the baby bird from the nest keeps emotions high and resentful. Grandbabies, a disrespectful and lazy son, and a husband that wants to tell her to let him be the head of the household...but is she willing to entrust her baggage to someone else? Vera is still mouthy but she has money now, her OWN money and she doesn't need Taj, his notoriety as a famous oncologist or even the love that they have for each other...she's beyond needing anyone...even though she's still a crack baby. Chaunci has her man and her magazine...she's got coins now...that is until a stranger appears and he seems to hold the keys to all that's she's fought for...what will it cost her to retain her position? New to the cast is Journee Dupree, she married billionaire Zachary Dupree, an older health challenged man that took her out of the strip club, cleans her up and has her honing her acting skills in their private quarters. Let's not forget the maestro to this circus, Bridget Palmer, who masterminds, orchestrates and executes the cringe worthy scenes as they unfold before our very eyes on national t.v.

Rich Girl's Problems welcomes the Millionaire Wive's Club diva's back for a third season, updated us on their latest escapades as we reflect on the ride with them in previous seasons while they dealt recklessly with forbidden relationships, heartache, death, deceptions and tattered friendships and alliances. I was excited when I first started the read because as usual, Aunt Cookie brought it...for real, for real. But quickly became disappointed with the execution....true everybody had different plots, but after a while they all began to sound alike, with the deduction of just small nuances that were used to differentiate them. Everyone was speaking the same language...you ask how so? Just. Like. That. If I saw that one time, I know I saw it over twenty times in everybody's storyline, even the men. I've been a TLW cheerleader since the First Game and have rode with her through TLW productions, Risque and NiNi Simone productions...I'm at the point where I'm looking for fresh characters, the characters are starting to feel recycled and I know that her skills are so much more than that. I challenge Tu for something new and fresh. 3.68

[Faye Wilkes]

Reality has TV nothing on these novels!

This author has done it again! This book had everything! Love, drama, deceit, pain, betrayal and ratchetness! Hunty, let me tell you, the glass that shimmers and sparkles is not always made of diamonds and crystals! Decorate a rock with all kinds of glitter and precious jewels and it is still a rock when your remove all the glitz! While these ladies represented glammer, glitz and prestige, the reality is that not one of these ladies was born with a silver spoon in their mouth as all came from humble beginnings! These ladies carried their hood rat behavior around like Samuel Jackson carries his American express card, never leaving home without it! Their claim to fame was due to their marrying into money or building businesses with money obtained by illegal means (dirty money) . This installment had so much going on from start to finish so much so until I could not put it down. I would love to see a book four from this author as this is just like the reality shows on TV1 or VH1, filled with so much drama until the viewers cannot get enough and they wait anxiously for the new season! Well I am a reader who will be anxiously waiting on season four! This book gave me everything I needed and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would advise people to get their one click on and check out this series! You will not regret it! You will either love or hate these characters but you will not be able to get enough of them. Kudos to this author for grabbing my attention and keeping it until the end!

[Kiera]

This was my first read by author Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker; at the time I started the book, I was unaware that it was part of a series. By the time I realized it, I was too far gone to stop, and had to read to the end. This book had me rolling in my chair at times with some of the shenanigans going on, as well as wanting to smack the taste out of some of these characters' mouths. What I liked about the book was the fact that it actually reminded me of a couple people that I know personally. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the drama and comedy of reality TV shows; this book is third in the series, so make sure you read the other two first.

[Mary]

Chaunci, Vera, Jaise, and Milan are back for an all knew season of The Millionaire Wives Club. Along for this season is newcomer Journee who has her own set of drama and secrets. Just whose secrets and confusion will bring about the most ratings for the show?

Kudos Ms. Whitaker! This book was everything with crazy drama that didn't stop. I will say that by the end of the book all of these chicks made me tired. I wonder will come about next season...

[Shannan Harper]

I won this book on a cruise that some other readers and authors went on a few weeks ago. I am not one for reality shows, especially any of the "wife" shows. I finally got a chance to read the book and was astonished as to how much I enjoyed it. I read it in less than 24 hours, and that does not happen with every book. This is the first time I've read a book from this author, but I will be buying more in the future.

[African Americans on the Move Book Club]

This fictional continuation based on the popular television reality shows in demand today, 'Rich girl Problems' was enriched with drama on top of drama with a little laughter thrown in. Although I am not a fan of reality shows, I did find this book to be entertaining and I certainly enjoyed the dynamics of the characters.
AL Barron
AAMBC Reviewer

[Belinda]

This Millionaire Wives Club series was good. Time to move on to something else. Reality TV sure did ruin lives in this book but, brought a family together. I don't care for the reality TV shows such Atlanta Housewives and some others. These books were entertaining to say the least. I suggest you read them in order.

[Melissa]

I really liked this fictional take on the Real Housewives/Basketball Wives reality franchises. I read it in a day. The characters and plot lines weren't far fetched. It had a lot of drama and action. Tu-Shonda Whitaker didn't disappoint.

[Dr. Nic Reads]

I love, love, love this book. I loved all of the books in this series. I hope that there will be more. I enjoyed it so much and found myself laughing out loud and saying oh my gawd several times. I hope that there will be more in this series.

[JoygaPeach]

Very entertaining book with loads of drama. I was always surprised with each chapter because it revealed a new problem. I found myself laughing throughout this book because these women are truly over the top with their issues.

[Kim]

Outstanding!

[I’kia]

Rich girl problems picks up where part 2 left off. It is filled with all the drama of the reality tv shows we watch every week. Pick up your copy and see what drama these ladies will get into next.

[B. King]

If you like Real Housewives or Love and Hip Hop, you will love this... drama and more drama. Fun and quick read.

[Shawnte R. Henderson]

The best in the series!

[DEMCAEA LARKIN]

Reality!!

I have really enjoyed this season of the Millionaire Wives Club!! Reality t.v. in book form at its finest. This was a page turner can't wait until the next season!!!

[Rashad]

I really enjoyed this book. The only reason why I didn't give it a perfect rating is because there are some parts in the book that get very BORING! However, it was a great read.

[Adrian Lee]

I'm still forming an opinion......

[Kellee]

Boring and irritating.

[Tiesha Jackson]

Thought it was great, can't wait for Season 4.