- Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: Penguin (3 Aug 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141019611
- ISBN-13: 978-0141019611
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 252,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Stella Fain has a rule for men she likes: make them wait ... But the gorgeous Jay proves an exception to the rule when he bowls Stella off her Prada wedges at a press junket on the Cote d'Azur. He might seem to have everything going for him, but Stella is about to realize that there's only thing worse than having a boyfriend with no money ... and that's having one with too much.
Jetset lifestyles can be fabulous, but Stella's career as a journalist isn't something she wants to jeopardize for any man, no matter how filthy rich or gorgeous. And then there's her father - a six-times-married prime slice of Alpha Male with a grudge against inherited wealth ... and Jay.
There's no denying money makes the world go round and diamonds are a girl's best friend, but they don't make the path to love any easier to tread. With or without the Prada wedges.
About the Author
Maggie Alderson's first novel, Pants on Fire, was a UK bestseller and she was a co-editor of the charity anthology Big Night Out. Pants on Fire and Maggie's more recent novels, Mad About the Boy and Handbags and Gladrags, are all published by Penguin.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been a fan of Maggie Alderson's work ever since she started writing her 'style notes' column in Australia's Sydney Morning Herald - columns about her life and fashion escapades, not unlike her novels which I think are sometimes loosely based on her own experiences! I still check in on her weekly columns on the smh website! I was thrilled when she started writing novels and have read them all - including the latest addition to her collection. I think of all her heroines so far, Stella has been my favourite and the added details of her family life and home give her character more depth. As Maggie has been a fashion writer and magazine editor throughout her career, the detail and intricacies of Stella's clothes and party venues give her books more credibility than many chick lit books on the market. Alderson's writing always makes me feel like I know her characters as friends and the best part about her books is that delicious feeling of part regret that it's over!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Brilliant.
The book keeps you wanting to know moe through out the entire read. It's not until the last chapter that you actually find out how it's going to end, so you're kept guessing through out the whole book. It's funny, romantic, sad and dramatic all at the same time. You become very passionate about the characters that you love and passionate about how much you hate the bad ones. I cried at the end. I just thought it was brilliant.
The book keeps you wanting to know moe through out the entire read. It's not until the last chapter that you actually find out how it's going to end, so you're kept guessing through out the whole book. It's funny, romantic, sad and dramatic all at the same time. You become very passionate about the characters that you love and passionate about how much you hate the bad ones. I cried at the end. I just thought it was brilliant.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book and thought there could have been more substance behind the characters. While it was an easy read. I've read other books by Maggie and I loved that this book was about the world of media and fashion. The crazy family was a cool aspect, however I felt that Maggie and Jays' relationship was a bit predictable.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Loved it, Loved it, Loved it
This is the 3rd book by Maggie Alderson and they just keep getting better. This is a perfect beach holiday read, I couldn't put it down and will definately be reading other Maggie... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Ladymoonlight
Cent and Sensibility
Really enjoy all maggie Aldersons books. Just a really good easy reading, Chick lit book. Kept me interested all the way through. Couldnt put it down! Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by Ms. Nicola L. Riley
Brilliant!!
This was my first book by this author which i picked up at a small airport shop. I found myself on chapter 5 by the time I had landed after my hour flight. Read more
Published on 22 July 2009 by N. Barton
loved it
this the second book that i have read by maggie alderson and i lovd this one even more than the first. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2009 by Lindymck
Nice read
This book was enjoyable enough on the whole. Generally good, quick-paced entertainment, not too light, well-written and certainly fun to read. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2008 by A. Bauer
Perfect beach fodder...
Chick-lit with a drop or two of intelligence is how I would generally describe MA's novels and 'Cents and Sensibility' follows this theme nicely. Read more
Published on 5 July 2008 by LittleReader
Cents and Sensibility
I found Maggie Alderson's 'Cents and Sensibility' a great read for anyone who finds themselves dreaming of a career surrounded by luxury & travelling to exotic exclusive places. Read more
Published on 2 May 2007 by Charlotte Peters
Cents and Sensibility
This book is absolutely fantastic from the first page you are thrust into the world of media and fashion and really want to learn more about the main character, Stella fain and her... Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2006 by Evie Nash
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