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The Chaebol's Wife
With the life of her unborn child in danger, Camille Jacobs had no choice but to flee Seoul, South Korea, and the man who made her heart soar.
Four years later, after the launch of her start-up skincare line, Camille is a successful, single mother who has taken the skincare industry by storm. In need of a new sourcing company to meet her clientele's demand, Camille strikes a deal with the devil—her estranged husband, Seung-ju Park, who still leaves her weak in the knees. But is passion enough to make Camille rethink marriage and a life with Seung-ju, or will old problems succeed in destroying her?
Seung-ju is amazed by the passion that roared to life at the sight of his wife. Camille stokes a desire in him that demands to be satiated. As the CEO of IPCorp Industries, a deal to source her skincare line would open the door for him to finally slake his obsession of her and put her out of his mind for good. Yet Seung-ju realizes that just one taste of Camille isn’t enough; he would need an eternity to love her and drink his fill. But a secret threatens to destroy his feelings for her, hurtling them to the point of no return.
Four years later, after the launch of her start-up skincare line, Camille is a successful, single mother who has taken the skincare industry by storm. In need of a new sourcing company to meet her clientele's demand, Camille strikes a deal with the devil—her estranged husband, Seung-ju Park, who still leaves her weak in the knees. But is passion enough to make Camille rethink marriage and a life with Seung-ju, or will old problems succeed in destroying her?
Seung-ju is amazed by the passion that roared to life at the sight of his wife. Camille stokes a desire in him that demands to be satiated. As the CEO of IPCorp Industries, a deal to source her skincare line would open the door for him to finally slake his obsession of her and put her out of his mind for good. Yet Seung-ju realizes that just one taste of Camille isn’t enough; he would need an eternity to love her and drink his fill. But a secret threatens to destroy his feelings for her, hurtling them to the point of no return.
- GenresInterracial Romance
326 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 26, 2021
About the author
Dei Araujo
3 books123 followersDei Araujo is a multicultural romance author who began writing in the fifth grade. She enjoys reading and writing both historical and contemporary stories of love where color has no boundaries. A retired Air Force officer, Dei
comes from a proud military family. She’s living out her real-life love story in beautiful Miami, Florida, with her soulmate, and their four rambunctious boys. Need You Now, a romantic suspense, is her first novel.
comes from a proud military family. She’s living out her real-life love story in beautiful Miami, Florida, with her soulmate, and their four rambunctious boys. Need You Now, a romantic suspense, is her first novel.
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February 24, 2021
Camille is a strong, self-sufficient businesswoman living without her one true love, while Sueng-ju, our hero, must do the same, although not by his own choice. And he's determined to change their future.
Dei Araujo brings us interesting, intense characters with an exciting storyline that will hold you all the way through.
A truly enjoyable unique story defined as a multicultural romance.
Dei Araujo brings us interesting, intense characters with an exciting storyline that will hold you all the way through.
A truly enjoyable unique story defined as a multicultural romance.
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February 27, 2021
KDrama
This read just like a very serious R rated KDrama. I loved it. Mystery, sex deception. I read this in one day. Looking forward to reading more from this author
This read just like a very serious R rated KDrama. I loved it. Mystery, sex deception. I read this in one day. Looking forward to reading more from this author
March 4, 2021
Could Not Put Down!
I was totally consumed with this book! It has love, passion, family, diversity and real life experiences. This book has an amazing story line and the author does not miss a beat. I was able to get the back story and the current story! Well written and worth EVERY minute of the read. Please tell me this is a series, because I CANNOT wait for a second book!
I was totally consumed with this book! It has love, passion, family, diversity and real life experiences. This book has an amazing story line and the author does not miss a beat. I was able to get the back story and the current story! Well written and worth EVERY minute of the read. Please tell me this is a series, because I CANNOT wait for a second book!
February 24, 2021
This author is new to me, and I must say, I truly enjoyed this unique story defined as a multicultural romance.
Dei brought me interesting, intense characters with an exciting storyline that held me all the way through. And I got to learn a bit about Korean culture at the same time :)
Camille is a strong, self-sufficient businesswoman living without her one true love, while Sueng-ju, our hero, must do the same, although not by his own choice. And he's determined to change that.
I simply can't wait for more from this author, and I hope more includes the stories of certain side characters in The Chaebol's Wife!
Dei brought me interesting, intense characters with an exciting storyline that held me all the way through. And I got to learn a bit about Korean culture at the same time :)
Camille is a strong, self-sufficient businesswoman living without her one true love, while Sueng-ju, our hero, must do the same, although not by his own choice. And he's determined to change that.
I simply can't wait for more from this author, and I hope more includes the stories of certain side characters in The Chaebol's Wife!
June 2, 2021
Entertaining read.
Camille ran from her husband Seung-Ju years ago because her life was in danger from threats by outside forces. He finds her four years later with the purpose of obtaining a divorce, thinking she was paid to leave him, but of course when he sees her, he knows he just wants his wife back. In typical alpha male fashion he manipulates a situation with her company to get her to come to Korea for business and to finally get divorced. There, secrets are revealed, love is renewed, and true colors are shown.
Overall this was a pretty good book. The characters were interesting and the story kept my attention. While Seung-Ju frustrated the heck out of me with the way he didn’t believe and brushes off Camille’s concerns, I was still happy to see them get their HEA.
Everything was wrapped up nicely, although I would liked to have seen the h’s relationship with his mother in epilogue. How far had they come? Also, what happened to the family friend who was obsessed with the H?
All in all, I enjoyed the book. Worth checking out.
Camille ran from her husband Seung-Ju years ago because her life was in danger from threats by outside forces. He finds her four years later with the purpose of obtaining a divorce, thinking she was paid to leave him, but of course when he sees her, he knows he just wants his wife back. In typical alpha male fashion he manipulates a situation with her company to get her to come to Korea for business and to finally get divorced. There, secrets are revealed, love is renewed, and true colors are shown.
Overall this was a pretty good book. The characters were interesting and the story kept my attention. While Seung-Ju frustrated the heck out of me with the way he didn’t believe and brushes off Camille’s concerns, I was still happy to see them get their HEA.
Everything was wrapped up nicely, although I would liked to have seen the h’s relationship with his mother in epilogue. How far had they come? Also, what happened to the family friend who was obsessed with the H?
All in all, I enjoyed the book. Worth checking out.
March 19, 2021
Overall I liked
Overall, I liked the book. I love the dynamics between the couple and how the husband's unwillingness to support his wife's concern drove the wedge between them. However, I think the book needs some more editing. There were parts that did not seem to tie together or stay consistent throughout the book (ex., the mother in laws past). Including the climax of the story with the son needs editing. It just seemed kind of like a kitchen sink moment. But the book is still good. It just could be better.
Overall, I liked the book. I love the dynamics between the couple and how the husband's unwillingness to support his wife's concern drove the wedge between them. However, I think the book needs some more editing. There were parts that did not seem to tie together or stay consistent throughout the book (ex., the mother in laws past). Including the climax of the story with the son needs editing. It just seemed kind of like a kitchen sink moment. But the book is still good. It just could be better.
March 21, 2021
3.5 Stars
I liked The Chaebol's Wife enough to give four stars instead of three. Overall, I thought it was well written story with likable characters. In addition, I liked how knowledgeable Araujo is about Korean culture. That being said, The Chaebol's Wife is sometimes a bit repetitive and flat. Araujo should have woven flashbacks throughout the story, so that the reader could See what Camille went through during her marriage to Seung. Show me five strong scenes rather than telling me fifty times.
I liked The Chaebol's Wife enough to give four stars instead of three. Overall, I thought it was well written story with likable characters. In addition, I liked how knowledgeable Araujo is about Korean culture. That being said, The Chaebol's Wife is sometimes a bit repetitive and flat. Araujo should have woven flashbacks throughout the story, so that the reader could See what Camille went through during her marriage to Seung. Show me five strong scenes rather than telling me fifty times.
March 18, 2021
I have read both books by this author and I have to say this book is even better than the first one! I am an avid reader but this read was my first KDrama. I loved the suspense, drama, the character’s storylines and a glimpse into the Korean culture. Overall, the book was well written and I am looking forward to reading more from this author. There are definitely some other characters in this book that can have a storyline of their own.
April 19, 2021
Love Again
So much action in one story. Seung-ju found his wife Camille again and he was determined not to let her go. He convinced/pressured her to return to Korea with him….not believing that her life was really in danger. Will their love survive, will he be able to keep her safe?
I don’t think the villains got all they deserved…
https://theretiredreader.com/f/the-ch...
So much action in one story. Seung-ju found his wife Camille again and he was determined not to let her go. He convinced/pressured her to return to Korea with him….not believing that her life was really in danger. Will their love survive, will he be able to keep her safe?
I don’t think the villains got all they deserved…
https://theretiredreader.com/f/the-ch...
March 10, 2021
Father , or Abba
This is a good book with a powerful husband and a rich beautiful wife. This a beautiful interracial marriage couple, but not everyone is happy for them and wanted the marriage to end. And it's aspect in their four years apart, a little juju. And he is three and a half.
This is a good book with a powerful husband and a rich beautiful wife. This a beautiful interracial marriage couple, but not everyone is happy for them and wanted the marriage to end. And it's aspect in their four years apart, a little juju. And he is three and a half.
April 24, 2021
Great read!
Wonderful suspenseful and romantic book! I was on my toes the entire time and once I got further in the book I didn't want to put it down! The author did a wonderful job with painting a picture with every scene. I really felt the love that the two main characters had for each other. I definitely recommend this book to everyone!
Wonderful suspenseful and romantic book! I was on my toes the entire time and once I got further in the book I didn't want to put it down! The author did a wonderful job with painting a picture with every scene. I really felt the love that the two main characters had for each other. I definitely recommend this book to everyone!
August 6, 2021
Ansolutely loved it!
The story was truly beautiful and quite engaging. It was like experiencing a K-Drama in written form. I really enjoyed the way the Korean language was weaved throughout the book and the glossary at the end. The epilogue was Daebak! I look forward to more stories. Fighting!!
The story was truly beautiful and quite engaging. It was like experiencing a K-Drama in written form. I really enjoyed the way the Korean language was weaved throughout the book and the glossary at the end. The epilogue was Daebak! I look forward to more stories. Fighting!!
March 12, 2021
Reads like a kdrama
Pretty good! The story almost reminds you of Boys over Flowers both 🇯🇵 and 🇰🇷 versions. I'm usually over critical about these types of romances because I live in Korea a decade.
Pretty good! The story almost reminds you of Boys over Flowers both 🇯🇵 and 🇰🇷 versions. I'm usually over critical about these types of romances because I live in Korea a decade.
April 22, 2021
One word
Satisfying. This book had all the components necessary to keep you completely engaged. You quickly become invested in these characters and need to know the outcome. Well done.
Satisfying. This book had all the components necessary to keep you completely engaged. You quickly become invested in these characters and need to know the outcome. Well done.
May 10, 2021
This is the first book I have read from this author and found hard to put down as I gripped read how Camille and seung-Ju love was strong for each despite the few years apart due Camile feeling her life was in danger if they stayed together.
October 26, 2021
A feel good read
I really enjoyed this novel. The characters were intense, and the storyline seemed so real. There were some parts I felt Camille would be more aggressive and her husband more trusting.
I really enjoyed this novel. The characters were intense, and the storyline seemed so real. There were some parts I felt Camille would be more aggressive and her husband more trusting.
March 16, 2021
So Well Written!
Really enjoyable saga with drama, suspense, and swoony romance! The fascinating glimpse into Korean culture and hierarchy is a bonus!
Really enjoyable saga with drama, suspense, and swoony romance! The fascinating glimpse into Korean culture and hierarchy is a bonus!
April 12, 2021
Wonderful
At first it was kinda slow and really wordy, but it ended up getting better and better and I couldn’t put it down! Awesome work
At first it was kinda slow and really wordy, but it ended up getting better and better and I couldn’t put it down! Awesome work
May 4, 2021
I need more!!!
May 16, 2021
Amazing
I put off reading this book so many times. I"m glad I finally say down to read it. It was great. Enjoyed it very much
I put off reading this book so many times. I"m glad I finally say down to read it. It was great. Enjoyed it very much
July 12, 2021
Good read
This is my first time reading the author and I liked the book. I was annoyed with the h but glad it worked out in the end
This is my first time reading the author and I liked the book. I was annoyed with the h but glad it worked out in the end
August 3, 2021
Great BWAM!
Loved this pairing and loved the characters.i hope this book becomes the beginnings of a series! I am definitely looking forward for the next book!
Loved this pairing and loved the characters.i hope this book becomes the beginnings of a series! I am definitely looking forward for the next book!
July 10, 2022
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥IR Romance Filled with Drama Angst & Suspense😍
This is a thrilling 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 steamy, IR romance filled with drama, angst & suspense! Set some time aside to read this novel, because once you start it is hard to put down , even to attend to IRL responsibilities😆 This author is super talented, with a highly immersive writing style that has the characters jumping off the pages of the 📖. The epilogue was a chef's kiss😘 Enjoy🍷💃
This is a thrilling 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 steamy, IR romance filled with drama, angst & suspense! Set some time aside to read this novel, because once you start it is hard to put down , even to attend to IRL responsibilities😆 This author is super talented, with a highly immersive writing style that has the characters jumping off the pages of the 📖. The epilogue was a chef's kiss😘 Enjoy🍷💃
January 7, 2022
Very much enjoyed this book. From the first chapter down to the epilogue. It was good. However, it had a few hiccups that left me disconnected.
1. Did the MIL get off scotch free? Because it sure seemed like she did. And it was very unbelievable that she suddenly “came around” in that scene while they were waiting in the hospital. No! That woman had some deeply rooted racist ideals. There’s no way she just suddenly comes around from that. And stop trying to explain away her racist behaviour away as classism. No! It was racism and one of the ugliest, if not THE ugliest I’ve ever seen in a novel. I HATED her.
2. Camille let off her husband too easily. She was quite weak to him too, but that’s not my focus right now. He literally never had her back. At. All. All that gaslighting and manipulation and … *gasp* emotional abuse (because yes, there was some emotional abuse here, and I still love this book, but I can point out the flaws). When he started apologising and she started crying and got her on knees to apologise, I was, “girl, if you don’t get up and let them man apologise” 😒
3. For someone as “sharp” as Seung-ju, it felt SUPER unrealistic that he wouldn’t question JuJu’s paternity. That was just super ridiculous to me. Especially with the timeline match up. This was kind of a lazy way of having the reveal be a bombshell in the climax, but it just felt lazy and dumbed down one of your supposed “smart” characters. Everyone else saw it the moment they looked at JuJu. Why didn’t Seung-ju?
4. There were some inconsistencies too that had me confused. When we first meet JuJu, “he has his father’s eyes” then further in the book, “he has Camille‘a eyes and features” to, I guess, make the audience think Seung-ju would really think nothing? Then near the climax when MIL saw JuJu, all of sudden, the eyes belonged to Seong-ju again. Huh????
5. We got an epilogue, but I would have liked to know how they handled the announcement at the banquet and what happened to Mae-Ri. If they turned in the transcripts to the police. What became of the MIL? How did the vote at IpCorp turn out? It just felt like these should have been tied up. Especially with a 5 year epilogue.
Don’t get me wrong. I loved the book and felt it was really good, but the inconsistencies annoyed me a bit.
I enjoyed the story. I enjoyed the characters. Even the antagonists. They were well written- to the point where I loathed them. So… job well done author. Fantastic book.
1. Did the MIL get off scotch free? Because it sure seemed like she did. And it was very unbelievable that she suddenly “came around” in that scene while they were waiting in the hospital. No! That woman had some deeply rooted racist ideals. There’s no way she just suddenly comes around from that. And stop trying to explain away her racist behaviour away as classism. No! It was racism and one of the ugliest, if not THE ugliest I’ve ever seen in a novel. I HATED her.
2. Camille let off her husband too easily. She was quite weak to him too, but that’s not my focus right now. He literally never had her back. At. All. All that gaslighting and manipulation and … *gasp* emotional abuse (because yes, there was some emotional abuse here, and I still love this book, but I can point out the flaws). When he started apologising and she started crying and got her on knees to apologise, I was, “girl, if you don’t get up and let them man apologise” 😒
3. For someone as “sharp” as Seung-ju, it felt SUPER unrealistic that he wouldn’t question JuJu’s paternity. That was just super ridiculous to me. Especially with the timeline match up. This was kind of a lazy way of having the reveal be a bombshell in the climax, but it just felt lazy and dumbed down one of your supposed “smart” characters. Everyone else saw it the moment they looked at JuJu. Why didn’t Seung-ju?
4. There were some inconsistencies too that had me confused. When we first meet JuJu, “he has his father’s eyes” then further in the book, “he has Camille‘a eyes and features” to, I guess, make the audience think Seung-ju would really think nothing? Then near the climax when MIL saw JuJu, all of sudden, the eyes belonged to Seong-ju again. Huh????
5. We got an epilogue, but I would have liked to know how they handled the announcement at the banquet and what happened to Mae-Ri. If they turned in the transcripts to the police. What became of the MIL? How did the vote at IpCorp turn out? It just felt like these should have been tied up. Especially with a 5 year epilogue.
Don’t get me wrong. I loved the book and felt it was really good, but the inconsistencies annoyed me a bit.
I enjoyed the story. I enjoyed the characters. Even the antagonists. They were well written- to the point where I loathed them. So… job well done author. Fantastic book.
May 2, 2022
This was the most exhilarating love story, of late, that I have read. I loved the characters. This novel was a page turner from the beginning. Camille and Seung-ju were electrifying. The writer invites you to come along and live the 38 chapters with Camille as she resists the love of her life and then melts back into arms, while standing up to fierce prejudice and opposition. Love wins out with an adorable HEA….
Dei Araujo gets a standing ovation for this one!
Dei Araujo gets a standing ovation for this one!
January 2, 2022
This was my first book from the author and I am impressed by what I've just finished. The writing style is wonderful and the characters are really fleshed out. The plot moved at a great pace, and there were different themes that were occurring that gelled so well together. I plan on reading other works by her. Wonderful story!
June 2, 2022
great
This was really great to read. It’s about drawn out but I also understand why the author wrote it that way. Love the characters and plot twist at the end makes it all the more interesting.
This was really great to read. It’s about drawn out but I also understand why the author wrote it that way. Love the characters and plot twist at the end makes it all the more interesting.
May 14, 2022
Well Done!!
I have truly enjoyed this book. The chemistry between the main leads and the conflict driven plot were-- WELL DONE!! Looking forward to more works by Dei Araujo.
I have truly enjoyed this book. The chemistry between the main leads and the conflict driven plot were-- WELL DONE!! Looking forward to more works by Dei Araujo.
April 22, 2021
As a lover of K-drama's, this was a K-Drama in book form.
The evil mother in law, a murder, family fighting over a huge conglomerate, etc...
In Korea I believe they call drama's with an insane amount of drama "makjang's"??
I will admit that I did skim a bit towards the end as Camille couldn't seem to make up her mind whether to be completely disgusted with Seung-ju and his family or to fall into bed with him. Like girl these people are actively trying to kill you!
All in all if you're looking for over the top tropes and A LOT of smut you've come to the right place. Enjoy!
The evil mother in law, a murder, family fighting over a huge conglomerate, etc...
In Korea I believe they call drama's with an insane amount of drama "makjang's"??
I will admit that I did skim a bit towards the end as Camille couldn't seem to make up her mind whether to be completely disgusted with Seung-ju and his family or to fall into bed with him. Like girl these people are actively trying to kill you!
All in all if you're looking for over the top tropes and A LOT of smut you've come to the right place. Enjoy!
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