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Hollywood #5
Hollywood Divorces
In her most scandalously titillating novel since the #1 bestselling Hollywood Wives, internationally renowned author Jackie Collins once again takes her readers behind the scenes and into the bedrooms of Hollywood's glamorous world of superstardom, where narcissism is a virtue, and fidelity means not sleeping with anyone less attractive than your spouse. Leaving her readers to guess which real celebrities she has used as models for her fabulous characters, Collins uses her insider's knowledge of the Hollywood scene to bring life to their stories of lust, scandal, and sweet revenge. Principal among the characters that make Hollywood Divorces so compulsively readable are three strong, unforgettable women who find themselves walking the treacherous pathway that inevitably leads to divorce. These are classic Jackie Collins women -- beautiful, sexy, and determined to get things done their way -- succeeding in spite of the odds.Shelby Cheney, 32. The raven-haired beautiful Shelby -- a talented film actress -- is married to Linc Blackwood, a macho movie star with a yen for hard booze, nights out with the guys, and plenty of other women. Shelby continues to put up with his infidelities, because only she knows the tragic secrets of his past.Lola Sanchez, 24. A sexy Latina superstar, Lola climbed to the top the hard way. As an unknown, Lola encountered Linc Blackwood at a party and spent the night with him. Now that she is a superstar, he fails to remember their long and steamy night together, infuriating Lola, who has revenge on her mind. Currently she is married to Matt Seel, a tennis pro who she wed on the recommendation of her advisers in an effort to distance herself from the real love of her life, Tony Alvarez, a brilliant Latino movie director with a drug habit he can't seem to break.Cat Harrison, 19. Blond, independent, a hot writer/director with a wild-child past, she has a hit movie, a rock star husband, and an amorous and powerful studio mogul determined to make her do things his way or not at all. But Cat is not a girl to be pushed around, and Cat has big plans of her own -- plans that will surprise and shock everyone.Divorce -- Hollywood style -- has never been more fascinating, for no one has ever before offered so revealing a look. The result is delicious fun.
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First published January 1, 2003
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About the author
Jackie Collins
227 books2,694 followersThere have been many imitators, but only Jackie Collins can tell you what really goes on in the fastest lane of all. From Beverly Hills bedrooms to a raunchy prowl along the streets of Hollywood; from glittering rock parties and concerts to stretch limos and the mansions of power brokers-Jackie Collins chronicles the real truth from the inside looking out.
Jackie Collins has been called a "raunchy moralist" by the late director Louis Malle and "Hollywood's own Marcel Proust" by Vanity Fair magazine. With over 500 million copies of her books sold in more than forty countries, and with some 30 New York Times bestsellers to her credit, Jackie Collins is one of the world's top-selling novelists. She is known for giving her readers an unrivalled insider's knowledge of Hollywood and the glamorous lives and loves of the rich, famous, and infamous. "I write about real people in disguise," she says. "If anything, my characters are toned down-the truth is much more bizarre."
Jackie Collins died of breast cancer Saturday, September 19, 2015. Jackie Collins, who had kept her illness secret, said recently that she believed in an afterlife, that she had no regrets and that she had emulated Frank Sinatra in that “I did it my way.”
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Jackie Collins has been called a "raunchy moralist" by the late director Louis Malle and "Hollywood's own Marcel Proust" by Vanity Fair magazine. With over 500 million copies of her books sold in more than forty countries, and with some 30 New York Times bestsellers to her credit, Jackie Collins is one of the world's top-selling novelists. She is known for giving her readers an unrivalled insider's knowledge of Hollywood and the glamorous lives and loves of the rich, famous, and infamous. "I write about real people in disguise," she says. "If anything, my characters are toned down-the truth is much more bizarre."
Jackie Collins died of breast cancer Saturday, September 19, 2015. Jackie Collins, who had kept her illness secret, said recently that she believed in an afterlife, that she had no regrets and that she had emulated Frank Sinatra in that “I did it my way.”
Visit Jackie's website: www.jackiecollins.com
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/JackieJCollins
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/jackiecollins and Pinterest:
www.pinterest.com/jackiejcollins
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December 31, 2021
Captivating!
July 30, 2009
Totally trashy book--great for the beach! If you love soap operas, you'll love this book!
January 21, 2018
This is quite possibly the worst book I've ever read. I don't think there was one likeable character in it. Well, maybe Jonas, but his character wasn't even developed - he came across as bland because of it.
The female characters are some of the most annoying I've ever come across in fiction: vapid, weak, whiny and perfectly content to let the so-called alpha males (more weak and whiny characters) boss them around. Shelby, in particular, was aggravating. Her constant dithering was tiresome and infuriating: "Should I leave my husband or not? He's an angry drunk who shouts at me, ridiculed me in front of my parents, forced himself upon me, and is now shacked up with another woman. Hmm, tough decision."
Although a published novel, I proofread this as part of my volunteer work for a charity - the scanning software introduces character errors, so it's my job to correct these typos. It was for a good cause, so I don't regret working on this. But I don't think I'll be selecting a novel like this again!
The female characters are some of the most annoying I've ever come across in fiction: vapid, weak, whiny and perfectly content to let the so-called alpha males (more weak and whiny characters) boss them around. Shelby, in particular, was aggravating. Her constant dithering was tiresome and infuriating: "Should I leave my husband or not? He's an angry drunk who shouts at me, ridiculed me in front of my parents, forced himself upon me, and is now shacked up with another woman. Hmm, tough decision."
Although a published novel, I proofread this as part of my volunteer work for a charity - the scanning software introduces character errors, so it's my job to correct these typos. It was for a good cause, so I don't regret working on this. But I don't think I'll be selecting a novel like this again!
March 29, 2011
Oh Jackie Collins, I do heart you. When you pick up her books, you can expect fame, glamour, sex, drugs, and treachery. One cannot be critical of her books, as they are meant for light, fun reading, not for book-club-level examination. I flew through this book, and enjoyed every minute of it (besides the saccharine ending, but like I said, what else are you to expect?). The women were all sharp and fun, the men were all assholes, and everyone got what they deserved in the end. I'm totally having a girl moment, but I thought Cat and Jonas would have been perfect for each other. I loved the banter between them, but alas and alack, it wasn't meant to be - probably Jackie's version of throwing a curveball. Next up for me to read - Hollywood Wives; the Next Generation :::shiver of anticipation:::
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September 1, 2016
This is my first Jackie Collins, and I must say that I had expected much more than what I got. Book is interesting, will keep you hooked (you might end up reading it in one go) but you will still feel that there is something missing. The story is nothing that you wouldn't have read before. Though the characters are very well defined, the climax looks a bit abrupt. Seems like the author was in a hurry to wind everything up.
Take it as a light read in between your other better books. Its a good time pass.
Take it as a light read in between your other better books. Its a good time pass.
July 17, 2009
I loved it - found it difficult to put down. I'm still trying to figure out who the characters were based on...
June 18, 2019
I'm pretty biased when it comes to giving reviews for a Jackie Collins book, as she is my favourite author and I just enjoy her books so much, no matter what they are about.
I must say that yes Hollywood Divorces wasn't one of my favourites of hers, but it was still so good regardless.
The ending HAD ME SHOOK! I was not expecting some of the characters lives to end that way and I'm actually pretty sad about it.
The characters that you follow are three married women, Shelby Cheney, 32, Lola Sanchez, 24 and Cat Harrison, 19.
The story basically follows them having different problems with their husbands that will be leading to divorce. But its not just about that, its also about sex, lots of drugs and drama! Oh and did I mention a murder?!
Jackie Collins writes some of the best fucked up, crazy characters that you can't help but get invested in!!
However, this book in particular, I would have liked just a bit more character development.
I just love her writing, her plot lines, her characters and everything in between.
I must say that yes Hollywood Divorces wasn't one of my favourites of hers, but it was still so good regardless.
The ending HAD ME SHOOK! I was not expecting some of the characters lives to end that way and I'm actually pretty sad about it.
The characters that you follow are three married women, Shelby Cheney, 32, Lola Sanchez, 24 and Cat Harrison, 19.
The story basically follows them having different problems with their husbands that will be leading to divorce. But its not just about that, its also about sex, lots of drugs and drama! Oh and did I mention a murder?!
Jackie Collins writes some of the best fucked up, crazy characters that you can't help but get invested in!!
However, this book in particular, I would have liked just a bit more character development.
I just love her writing, her plot lines, her characters and everything in between.
July 25, 2024
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June 15, 2025
jeez, this was sooo bad.
June 30, 2025
Struggled with this one! Definitely liked the rest of the series better
August 2, 2021
The last of the Hollywood series and you can tell. I still liked it but it wasn't as good as the others. It was different in the way that the others had a background story too whereas this didn't. I didn't like most of the characters either.
April 17, 2023
This book was so strange.
Now I love me some crazy, soapy borderline trash and I honestly think Jackie Collins was a genius but I can't say this is one of her best. And I think that's because you can see the joints in this story.
It's like, there are 3 main characters, and with one of them (who is supposedly edgy but listens to Kid Rock FML even back around Y2K he wasn't edgy) JC starts setting up the love interest... but then about two thirds of the way through the book JC decides she actually likes another character she's introduced better, chucks all her foreshadowing and development away, pies original love interest off on someone else and gives the exciting bad boy a soft side so magically he is now Mr Right.
I also get the feeling she wrote the ending on a deadline... SPOILERS - the story is ticking along sort of like he's leading somewhere and then abruptly three (awful) men die. The women found better men. The end.
Like I said, very bizarre. It's a shame because I love love love Chances and Lucky, and the retro vibe of JC's writing and she's so good at addictive little chunks of copy. But eh, I love her so still 3 stars.
Now I love me some crazy, soapy borderline trash and I honestly think Jackie Collins was a genius but I can't say this is one of her best. And I think that's because you can see the joints in this story.
It's like, there are 3 main characters, and with one of them (who is supposedly edgy but listens to Kid Rock FML even back around Y2K he wasn't edgy) JC starts setting up the love interest... but then about two thirds of the way through the book JC decides she actually likes another character she's introduced better, chucks all her foreshadowing and development away, pies original love interest off on someone else and gives the exciting bad boy a soft side so magically he is now Mr Right.
I also get the feeling she wrote the ending on a deadline... SPOILERS - the story is ticking along sort of like he's leading somewhere and then abruptly three (awful) men die. The women found better men. The end.
Like I said, very bizarre. It's a shame because I love love love Chances and Lucky, and the retro vibe of JC's writing and she's so good at addictive little chunks of copy. But eh, I love her so still 3 stars.
March 10, 2014
Jackie Collins is a brilliant author. This has been on my shelf for a while however I have the book with the pretty green colour hence why my eye was drawn to it. I really liked this book and Shelby, Lola and Cat it was all just really good. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I have read better books. I love how this book is a light, summery, easy to read chick- lit.
March 18, 2011
Very boring.
September 1, 2017
I really enjoyed this book! Such a quick and easy read! I liked how there were 3 different stories going at the same time. I normally do not like that style but I feel it really worked well here.
June 21, 2018
A wannabe ‘Real Housewives’, this book left so many story lines unfinished, and failed to develop any likable characters. The ending was so cheesy that I actually gagged.
February 25, 2022
Shelby Cheney inspiră lung, profund şi se pregăti să îşi facă intrarea. Capul înălţat. Umerii traşi înapoi. Surâs de o mie de waţi. Părul negru, lung până la umeri, îi flutura artistic. Rochia din dantelă Dazzling Badgely & Mishka, cu decolteu îndrăzneţ. Diamante la gât şi în urechi. Lângă easoţul său, artist de cinema.
Shelby Cheney avea totul. Oare?
În seara aceasta se afla la Festivalul Filmului de la Cannes cu soţul său, Line Blackwood. Fiecare dintre ei avea un film de promovat.
Al ei: o dramă pe muchie de cuţit, despre o femeie aflată aproape de un colaps – cu înclinaţii vădite către practicarea sexului, dezvăluind pe ecran mai mult decât o cădere nervoasă – şi nimeni în preajmă pentru a o ajuta. Şi, desigur, o scenă fierbinte de sex, pentru că Shelby avea toate calităţile, şi cum acest film mirosea a nominalizare la Oscar, pe ea nu a deranjat-o să şi le arate.
Al lui: un film cu un supererou, un tip dur. Un poliţist fără suflet. Sexy. Sardonic. O continuare a precedentelor sale două succese-bombă în care juca acelaşi personaj. Line Blackwood, odinioară unul dintre starurile cele mai bine plătite din lume, încă se menţinea în top.În seara aceasta, Line purta un smoching bleumarin Armâni cu o cămaşă din mătase albastru închis. Fără cravată. Trup musculos. Ochi verzi umbriţi. Păr lung, negru. Bărbia nerasă. Nasul coroiat – lovit zdravăn înainte de a deveni prea celebru şi de a fi menajat în cascadoriile sale mai periculoase.
Shelby şi Line. Un cuplu de staruri de cinema menit să îneânte mulţimea de fani care îi urmărea cu aviditate în timp ce ei îşi croiau drum – flancaţi de diverşi oameni din publicitate şi ataşaţii de presă respectivi – înspre Palatul Festivalurilor, unde filmul lui Shelby, Extaz, urma să fie proiectat.
— Mizerie, mârâi în barbă Line, fluturând mâna către paparazzi şi arborând zâmbetul marca Line. Simt o nevoie urgentă să beau.
— Nu, nu simţi, reuşi Shelby să-i răspundă în timp ce zâmbea către echipele de fotografi şi de la televiziune, care se îmbrânceau, luptându-se pentru cele mai bune cadre.
Faptul că Line bea constituia obiectul disputei între cei doi. În două rânduri fusese internat pentru dezalcoolizare, dar nu prea l-a ajutat. Continua să fie un băutor înrăit ori de câte ori avea chef. Şi în seara aceasta, hotărât lucru, avea chef.
Shelby ştia că el băuse vreo două pahare la hotel şi acum bombănea că mai vrea. Nu era semn bun. Spera să se relaxeze şi să se bucure de această seară, dar dacă Line avea un gând, ea trebuia să-şi petreacă întreaga seară urmărindu-l, spre a se asigura că nu îi va pune într-o situaţie delicată pe amândoi – un lucru pe care el era foarte capabil să-l facă. Dacă Line se îmbăta, era dezastru. Ori devenea agresiv şi gata de bătaie, ori neapărat sentimental, flirtând făţiş cu orice femeie întâlnită în cale. Ambele trăsături erau la fel de neatrăgătoare.
Shelby Cheney avea totul. Oare?
În seara aceasta se afla la Festivalul Filmului de la Cannes cu soţul său, Line Blackwood. Fiecare dintre ei avea un film de promovat.
Al ei: o dramă pe muchie de cuţit, despre o femeie aflată aproape de un colaps – cu înclinaţii vădite către practicarea sexului, dezvăluind pe ecran mai mult decât o cădere nervoasă – şi nimeni în preajmă pentru a o ajuta. Şi, desigur, o scenă fierbinte de sex, pentru că Shelby avea toate calităţile, şi cum acest film mirosea a nominalizare la Oscar, pe ea nu a deranjat-o să şi le arate.
Al lui: un film cu un supererou, un tip dur. Un poliţist fără suflet. Sexy. Sardonic. O continuare a precedentelor sale două succese-bombă în care juca acelaşi personaj. Line Blackwood, odinioară unul dintre starurile cele mai bine plătite din lume, încă se menţinea în top.În seara aceasta, Line purta un smoching bleumarin Armâni cu o cămaşă din mătase albastru închis. Fără cravată. Trup musculos. Ochi verzi umbriţi. Păr lung, negru. Bărbia nerasă. Nasul coroiat – lovit zdravăn înainte de a deveni prea celebru şi de a fi menajat în cascadoriile sale mai periculoase.
Shelby şi Line. Un cuplu de staruri de cinema menit să îneânte mulţimea de fani care îi urmărea cu aviditate în timp ce ei îşi croiau drum – flancaţi de diverşi oameni din publicitate şi ataşaţii de presă respectivi – înspre Palatul Festivalurilor, unde filmul lui Shelby, Extaz, urma să fie proiectat.
— Mizerie, mârâi în barbă Line, fluturând mâna către paparazzi şi arborând zâmbetul marca Line. Simt o nevoie urgentă să beau.
— Nu, nu simţi, reuşi Shelby să-i răspundă în timp ce zâmbea către echipele de fotografi şi de la televiziune, care se îmbrânceau, luptându-se pentru cele mai bune cadre.
Faptul că Line bea constituia obiectul disputei între cei doi. În două rânduri fusese internat pentru dezalcoolizare, dar nu prea l-a ajutat. Continua să fie un băutor înrăit ori de câte ori avea chef. Şi în seara aceasta, hotărât lucru, avea chef.
Shelby ştia că el băuse vreo două pahare la hotel şi acum bombănea că mai vrea. Nu era semn bun. Spera să se relaxeze şi să se bucure de această seară, dar dacă Line avea un gând, ea trebuia să-şi petreacă întreaga seară urmărindu-l, spre a se asigura că nu îi va pune într-o situaţie delicată pe amândoi – un lucru pe care el era foarte capabil să-l facă. Dacă Line se îmbăta, era dezastru. Ori devenea agresiv şi gata de bătaie, ori neapărat sentimental, flirtând făţiş cu orice femeie întâlnită în cale. Ambele trăsături erau la fel de neatrăgătoare.
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January 10, 2023Three glamorous women with ambitions fueling their inner fires—and agendas that may or may not include those they’ve vowed to love and honor. From the casting couch to superstardom, from the director’s chair to worldwide acclaim, they go after what they want without guilt. Without regret. And never without scandal. Here are the relationship shockers that even the tabloids don’t know: who’s playing whom, who’s getting dumped, and who’s walking out the door. This is domestic drama l
September 9, 2024
An OK sunlounger read…
The story of three beautiful, young married women; UK actress Shelby Cheney, Latino actress Lola Sanchez and UK writer/director Cat Harrison, who ditch their husbands; A-list movie star Linc Blackwood, washed-up tennis pro Matt Seel and Aussie rocker Jump Jagger, replacing them with stunt man Pete something-or other, director Tony Alvarez, and upcoming movie star Nick Logan. First published in 2003, and of its time.
The story of three beautiful, young married women; UK actress Shelby Cheney, Latino actress Lola Sanchez and UK writer/director Cat Harrison, who ditch their husbands; A-list movie star Linc Blackwood, washed-up tennis pro Matt Seel and Aussie rocker Jump Jagger, replacing them with stunt man Pete something-or other, director Tony Alvarez, and upcoming movie star Nick Logan. First published in 2003, and of its time.
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February 26, 2020
I got the audio of this book. I wanted something different to listen to during my commute. I thought it there would be a romance in this, but I was wrong. However, it's a decent book. Even though you won't fall in love with most of the characters, their thinking and actions keep the reader engaged - like a trashy soap opera (if you're into that sort of thing).
May 22, 2022
My first Jackie Collins novel was a very fun read even though I didn’t particularly like any of the characters. I would have enjoyed more about their individual histories in order to try to understand them better, but I suppose including that would have made for a more unwieldy book. Feeling very glad not to live their glamorous Hollywood lives!
May 8, 2024
Classic Jackie: full of sass, glamorous women, ridiculous men, plots you can predict and a few surprises to keep you guessing. As always gloriously ridiculous as it is compulsively readable. Didn’t like how a couple of the plot lines ended up, and it wasn’t my up there in my fave trash-lit books which is why overall it’s four stars for me.
August 4, 2021
THIS WAS A GREAT SERIES!
Every book in this series was great. The diverse characters very well fleshed out, crazy good storylines, and exciting and startling twists. Highly recommended!
Every book in this series was great. The diverse characters very well fleshed out, crazy good storylines, and exciting and startling twists. Highly recommended!
February 15, 2024
It's been 30 years since I've read this one .. was a great ride! Lots of draaaama and Hollywood divas (men and women). Jackie knows what she's doing, though most of her novels are very similar plots though.
August 30, 2018
Not my favorite. Took a while to get into and a drag to finish, but I love Jackie Collins.
August 27, 2019
Loved reading it to the core. Brilliant book.
May 14, 2020
This book was lighthearted fun, just what I needed.
April 16, 2021
Not the best, but still a good read
While I love all her works, this one wasn't the best. It's still a good read, and I did enjoy it.
While I love all her works, this one wasn't the best. It's still a good read, and I did enjoy it.
April 28, 2021
One of the top five worst books I have ever read. Horrible writing plus horrible characters plus horrible dialogue equals a horrible read. I don't for one second get Collins' "success".
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