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The privileged members of the Knickerbocker Club can never climb too high up the social ladder. But for one charming New York bachelor, does the ascent take precedence over love in the Gilded Age? As owner of a well-respected national newspaper, Calvin Cabot has the means to indulge his capricious taste for excess--and the power to bring the upper crust of society to its knees. So when a desperate heiress from his past begs for his help, Calvin agrees . . . as long as she promises to stay out of his way. Except, like the newsman, this willful beauty always gets what she wants . . . Lillian Davies lives a life brimming with boundless parties, impressive yachts, and exotic getaways. But when her brother disappears, Lily knows that blood runs thicker than champagne and she'll spare nothing to bring him back alive. Unfortunately, the only man who can help her is the one she never wanted to see again. Can Lily keep Calvin at arm's length long enough to save her brother and protect her name . . . even when the tenacious powerbroker turns out to be absolutely irresistible? Raves for Magnate "Original and captivating."--Publishers Weekly "Intense, poignant, and powerfully written." --RT Book Reviews "Engaging . . . opulent." --Library Journal
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3 primary books4 released booksThe Knickerbocker Club is a 4-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2016 with contributions by Joanna Shupe.
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Meh. Too much plot, too convoluted, and it really bothers me more than it should that the cover art has a petite dark-haired model when Lily is described throughout as blonde and buxom. The bath scene is a standout, but otherwise this was average at best.
(2022 Summer Romance Bingo: bath. Would also work for second chance or at a stretch for high tea or property inheritance.)