Ambition
By (Author) Immodesty Blaize
Ebury Publishing
Ebury Press
1st December 2010
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Modern and Contemporary romance
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
823.92
Paperback
448
Width 126mm, Height 198mm, Spine 27mm
302g
The second sensational bonkbuster from the acclaimed author of TEASE Money. Fame. Love. Who says you can't have it allBeing the daughter of a showbiz icon is a mixed blessing for Sienna Starr. Though she dreams of following in her famous mother's footsteps, she wants to get to the top on her own merits.Securing a role as a chorus girl in the Follies seems a step towards achieving her ambitions. But life isn't all glamour and glitz and, off the Strip, Las Vegas can be a dark and sinister place.Sienna then makes the mistake of ruffling the feathers of the show's star, Brandy Alexander. A legend in her own dressing room, not least for her astringent charms, Brandy doesn't take kindly to younger, prettier girls trying to outshine her.Yet Brandy's has more than one skeleton in the closet and dark secrets she'd do anything to hide...
Books of the year: Life on the Vegas Strip is tough, and Blaize recounts it in all its bust-shifting, hair-pulling, nail-snagging glory. ... her ear for snappy dialogue is indisputable and it's hard not to giggle along. * Independent *
Sometimes a girl just wants to immerse herself in pure escapism...This tale has it all. A totally engrossing and fun read * Sun *
Sensational and seductive - book of the week * Now Magazine *
scorching hot...four stars * Stars Magazine *
Anyone who has been a fan of Jackie Collins' Vegas novels will certainly find plenty to enjoy in Ambition with its vibrant characters, glamour and entertaining plot. It's pure escapism, and a brilliant antidote to today's money conscious economic climate. * Bookbag *
Immodesty Blaize is an international showgirl superstar. Her breathtaking performances are in demand the world over, and she has dazzled audiences across London, New York, Hollywood, Cannes, Vegas and back, for a prestigious client list which includes Cartier, Dior, Ascot Racecourse, Gordon Ramsay and Damien Hirst. Crowned the 'Reigning Queen of Burlesque' at Las Vegas' Burlesque Hall of Fame in 2007. She has enjoyed cover girl status, gracing the pages of magazines, books and newspapers internationally. A beauty with a sharp wit she is also a familiar and sought-after personality on television and radio.