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Billionaires Make Bad Lovers
In BILLIONAIRES MAKE BAD LOVERS, four slightly spoiled but loveable women blaze a path of destruction through Aspen until an unlikely teacher shows them the way to their highest good. This wonderful debut novel is sure to please readers of smart women's fiction. Think Jennifer Weiner meets Sophie Kinsella, with a bit Mary Kay Andrews' southern charm and a truly uplifting message. Lucy, left by her husband for a younger woman, has a penchant for stealing things from her ex and drinking too many martinis. Dallas likes to treat her wealthy dates to bathroom sex in some of the nicest restaurants in Aspen. Mary Beth learned to pick locks in boarding school and uses this skill to torment the lawyer of her deceased fiance. And Cheyenne, a former bartender, lives with a billionaire hedge fund guru who may be trying to implicate her in his Ponzi scheme. Enter Glacier Jones, a serene and centered sculptor who can usually be found sitting at Main Street Bakery. Lucy sees him as a perfect complement to Martini Thursday and a jumpstart to her forgotten libido. But as Glacier begins to gently erode Lucy's crusty exterior, she learns the lessons that will transform her from a betrayed ex-wife drowning in hurt and anger to a woman on the path to her spiritual awakening. It's a path fraught with switchbacks, and the lessons won't be easy. Before the dust settles, they'll all be in danger of sullying their reputations, destroying their relationships, and even losing their sanity - if they had any to start with! "Four desperate housewives of Aspen unexpectedly find enlightenment in this wild romp of a novel" - Cassandra King author of NY Times bestselling novel The Same Sweet Girls."
353 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 19, 2014
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About the author
Andi Bryce
1 book14 followersAndi was born in Denver, and raised on the Western Slope of Colorado. Sandwiched between two fabulous brothers, their constant taunting kept her from ever getting too full of herself. In Kindergarten she faked out the other kids, pretending she could read and telling elaborate (read: insanely preposterous) stories.
Her family moved to Snyder, Texas just before her senior year of high school, where she arrived wearing hiking boots, a pink down jacket, and a scowl. The Texas girls wore makeup, curled their hair, wore dresses to school, and had really nice manners. Andi’s Mom was ecstatic.
After graduation from Texas Tech University, Andi moved to Midland, Texas, learned to two-step, bought her first real car, and learned to appreciate warm winters and wide open spaces. Most of her business career was spent as director of finance in the energy industry. (I can hear you yawning!)
But her heart has always been in Colorado. So she moved back to the Aspen area where she shares her yard with a herd of elk, and a pair of bald eagles nests just down the road. She is in love with Billy Bob – a one-eyed Boston Terrier who lives next door and professes his love back to her by stealing toys from other dogs in the neighborhood and leaving them on her back patio.
Her family moved to Snyder, Texas just before her senior year of high school, where she arrived wearing hiking boots, a pink down jacket, and a scowl. The Texas girls wore makeup, curled their hair, wore dresses to school, and had really nice manners. Andi’s Mom was ecstatic.
After graduation from Texas Tech University, Andi moved to Midland, Texas, learned to two-step, bought her first real car, and learned to appreciate warm winters and wide open spaces. Most of her business career was spent as director of finance in the energy industry. (I can hear you yawning!)
But her heart has always been in Colorado. So she moved back to the Aspen area where she shares her yard with a herd of elk, and a pair of bald eagles nests just down the road. She is in love with Billy Bob – a one-eyed Boston Terrier who lives next door and professes his love back to her by stealing toys from other dogs in the neighborhood and leaving them on her back patio.
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June 9, 2015
Billionaires Make Bad Lovers
This is an interesting book about four friends & their individual journeys, somewhat guided by a spiritual man. It was an easy read & very enjoyable. I would recommend it!
This is an interesting book about four friends & their individual journeys, somewhat guided by a spiritual man. It was an easy read & very enjoyable. I would recommend it!
May 10, 2016
“Billionaires Make Bad Lovers” is a well written fun look at the enduring comfort of women’s friendships with the serious dynamic leading to spiritual growth and enlightenment. Written by novelist Andi Bryce, the pen name of Christi L. Harris—who lives outside Aspen, Colorado has had previous experience with the entitlement attitudes and culture related to elite billionaire businessmen, she is a graduate of Texas Tech University.
The novel is set in the wealth and prestige community of Aspen, Colorado; centered around Lucy Moore, the narrator and her three socialite best friends: Dallas, Cheyenne and Mary Beth.
Lucy was a scorned and desperate ex-wife of Thomas who had quickly moved on with his new “Pixie” lady after the company he and Lucy founded publically traded for $600 million dollars.
Dallas: a stunning beauty and single mother snagged her millionaire lovers in the elegant lounges and exclusive dining clubs offering quickie sex in the bathrooms while her friends were treated to expensive drinks and meals.
Cheyenne: was living with Michael, a business and finance executive none of her friends liked. Cheyenne was often forced into isolation and wore sunglasses to cover the after effects of Michael’s nasty temper.
Mary Beth or MB: was especially generous with friends, smart, and savvy believing the funds of her deceased fiancée’s will were being misappropriated due to insider corruption. MB was determined to investigate, wasn’t above picking locks, or breaking and entering to get the information she needed to confirm her suspicions.
When Lucy met the darkly handsome Glacier Jones at an Aspen bakery, she was attracted to his calm wise character. Glacier Jones was a New Age spiritual advisor and sculptor, Lucy wanted to learn all she could about the mysterious holy man and greatly hoped to become his new lover. Glacier had other plans when he arrived at Lucy’s home for girls night out: “Martini Thursday”. For starters, the strongest beverages he drank were coffee or tea, and no alcohol. He was very attentive and caring, yet didn’t have a number where he could be reached. Glacier had an uncanny ability to show up unannounced on the scene at just the right time; encouraged Lucy to meditate, and let go of the problems that troubled her. Attitudes and circumstances of the friends changed, as Lucy became more self-aware and assured, less resentful and bitter. This would have a profound effect on her life and spirituality.
The storyline had a light playful ease at times, with some excitement, to a touching sadness of unrequited love and desire, to a contemplative insight fostered by growth and maturity. The characters were impressively developed and believable. When I decided to take a break from reading my usual non-fiction genre, the description of this book really appealed to me, I was also glad it wasn’t a romance novel. I was pleased when the book arrived beautifully wrapped, signed by the author, with a personal note and card enclosed. Special thanks and much appreciation to Andi Bryce for sponsoring the Goodreads Giveaways, it was a pleasure to review this book.
The novel is set in the wealth and prestige community of Aspen, Colorado; centered around Lucy Moore, the narrator and her three socialite best friends: Dallas, Cheyenne and Mary Beth.
Lucy was a scorned and desperate ex-wife of Thomas who had quickly moved on with his new “Pixie” lady after the company he and Lucy founded publically traded for $600 million dollars.
Dallas: a stunning beauty and single mother snagged her millionaire lovers in the elegant lounges and exclusive dining clubs offering quickie sex in the bathrooms while her friends were treated to expensive drinks and meals.
Cheyenne: was living with Michael, a business and finance executive none of her friends liked. Cheyenne was often forced into isolation and wore sunglasses to cover the after effects of Michael’s nasty temper.
Mary Beth or MB: was especially generous with friends, smart, and savvy believing the funds of her deceased fiancée’s will were being misappropriated due to insider corruption. MB was determined to investigate, wasn’t above picking locks, or breaking and entering to get the information she needed to confirm her suspicions.
When Lucy met the darkly handsome Glacier Jones at an Aspen bakery, she was attracted to his calm wise character. Glacier Jones was a New Age spiritual advisor and sculptor, Lucy wanted to learn all she could about the mysterious holy man and greatly hoped to become his new lover. Glacier had other plans when he arrived at Lucy’s home for girls night out: “Martini Thursday”. For starters, the strongest beverages he drank were coffee or tea, and no alcohol. He was very attentive and caring, yet didn’t have a number where he could be reached. Glacier had an uncanny ability to show up unannounced on the scene at just the right time; encouraged Lucy to meditate, and let go of the problems that troubled her. Attitudes and circumstances of the friends changed, as Lucy became more self-aware and assured, less resentful and bitter. This would have a profound effect on her life and spirituality.
The storyline had a light playful ease at times, with some excitement, to a touching sadness of unrequited love and desire, to a contemplative insight fostered by growth and maturity. The characters were impressively developed and believable. When I decided to take a break from reading my usual non-fiction genre, the description of this book really appealed to me, I was also glad it wasn’t a romance novel. I was pleased when the book arrived beautifully wrapped, signed by the author, with a personal note and card enclosed. Special thanks and much appreciation to Andi Bryce for sponsoring the Goodreads Giveaways, it was a pleasure to review this book.
June 26, 2015
FANTASTIC!
This was not an empty romance or a self help relationship guide. The story evolved from 4 women all on the wrong track, to a solution known only by each of them to be their own journey. Sometimes tearful but always a fantastic read.
This was not an empty romance or a self help relationship guide. The story evolved from 4 women all on the wrong track, to a solution known only by each of them to be their own journey. Sometimes tearful but always a fantastic read.
August 27, 2015
Grave Robber, Beggar Woman, Gold Digger, and Thief – otherwise known as Mary Beth, Dallas, Cheyenne, and Lucy – are friends trying to make a life for themselves in the ultra rich community of Aspen. Lucy narrates the story of their lives in the book Billionaires Make Bad Lovers. Each woman has issues and is in denial about something in their life. When Lucy meets the enigmatic Glacier Jones, she is drawn to his simple lifestyle and Zen-like personality, but it completely contradicts her current life of revenge, monetary gains, and furthering her reputation in the community. Still, she is willing to give it a try, if for no other reason than to get closer to the handsome Glacier Jones. As her friends’ calamities (everything from money-grubbing gigolos and abusive boyfriends to spending a night in jail) mount, Lucy questions if she will ever find the path to enlightenment or simply be alone with her friends and pitchers of martinis the rest of her life. Andi Bryce’s debut novel is funny, poignant, and a great story of friendship and finding your purpose.
June 22, 2015
There is much more to this book than some may notice. On the surface, it is the story of four women who are friends during a time in their lives where each of them is struggling with personal issues. The plot draws the reader in from the first page. What follows includes funny dialogue, slightly spoiled and superficial women who find more purpose, and a central character who makes the reader want to hug her or stand up and cheer. On a deeper level, it's a mirror where many readers may see themselves battling and overcoming certain life challenges with humor, insight, and wisdom gained from new friends.
It's a satisfying, fun read, and I found it hard to put down once I read the first page! Great book!
It's a satisfying, fun read, and I found it hard to put down once I read the first page! Great book!
July 24, 2015
Okay
It's not a very long book, but it just feels like it is. Lucy and her friends have too much money, and too much spare time. They also drink too much. Glacier is a strange hippie artist that Lucy becomes attached to. There's not a lot of substance here, but it's an okay read. Plus points for the Miles Davis mention that wasn't from the album Kind of Blue.
It's not a very long book, but it just feels like it is. Lucy and her friends have too much money, and too much spare time. They also drink too much. Glacier is a strange hippie artist that Lucy becomes attached to. There's not a lot of substance here, but it's an okay read. Plus points for the Miles Davis mention that wasn't from the album Kind of Blue.
August 22, 2015
Captivating. I could not put this down. Teaching a lesson in love and letting go of the past.
I loved reading this book. After coming out of a bad relationship, I could relate to several things in this story. If you read this book right, you can begin to heal yourself. There are some really funny things in it as well.
I loved reading this book. After coming out of a bad relationship, I could relate to several things in this story. If you read this book right, you can begin to heal yourself. There are some really funny things in it as well.
December 30, 2015
Bottom line, I did like it. It was a smooth read with interesting lessons about the past and the future. A kind of spiritual journey for the main characters but it just felt like something was missing. It was a good book that could have been a great book if only the main characters had been more relatable and human rather than just bratty and spoiled. There were some excellent parts of the book, mostly showing the wit of the author and the smoothness of executing a humours commentary on random everyday events.
I prefer character driven books and maybe that is what my expectations were for this one. There are many opportunities to devise some kind of a general life lessons but the characters are hardly appear like hollow caricatures. Even when they have a significant backstory it just didn't fit. The flow of between personality traits/core of the characters and their actions were often disconnection. I was hoping to end up loving the four main characters despite them being spoiled, rich women who drink too much and complain about everything but I was a tad bit disappointed.
I prefer character driven books and maybe that is what my expectations were for this one. There are many opportunities to devise some kind of a general life lessons but the characters are hardly appear like hollow caricatures. Even when they have a significant backstory it just didn't fit. The flow of between personality traits/core of the characters and their actions were often disconnection. I was hoping to end up loving the four main characters despite them being spoiled, rich women who drink too much and complain about everything but I was a tad bit disappointed.
March 26, 2016
I have to admit I abandoned this after a few chapters - couldn't really see why continue reading about the lives of mainly rich women who were dropped by their billionaire husbands (or were being mistreated by a super rich boyfriend) and were mostly spending their time doing nothing much, being jealous of ex-husband whilst lusting after a mystic hippy-type and such. Sorry, perhaps it got more meaningful and interesting later.
April 11, 2016
I recently finished this book and I have to say that it is an excellent, light read. I won this book throught a goodreads draw and it did take me awhile to settle down and read it but it was worth it. I will read books by this author again.
July 4, 2015
Good vacation book
June 19, 2015
Good "beach book".
July 26, 2015
Money vs Happiness
Unexpected interest, story line , ending . Gives life a different spin, the here and now . Just read it !
Unexpected interest, story line , ending . Gives life a different spin, the here and now . Just read it !
March 15, 2016
It was a good read!! My wife enjoyed it even more than I did. If I read these kind of books all the time I would have to say it was interesting.
June 14, 2015
No. Just no.
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