Spotlight & Giveaway: Fashion Jungle by Kathy Ireland and Rachel Van Dyken

Today, HJ is pleased to share with you Kathy Ireland and Rachel Van Dyken’s new release: Fashion Jungle

Four women… Four very different paths. One incredibly cutthroat world. Welcome to the Jungle.

 
As America’s sweetheart, Brittany is perceived as the “good girl.” The sort to bring her Bible to a photoshoot… only to garner the attention of a most unlikely suitor. Until one mistake irrevocably changes both of their lives forever. Fortunately, both now and then, Brittany has wonderful support systems, including her tribe.
 
The leader of the tribe and a model who’s fought every battle and obstacle in the industry, Zoe, knows her worth. Until a sex tape scandal rocks her world. She sees no choice but to put her trust in the one man she shouldn’t, to make it all go away and help her succeed. Unfortunately, not only is he mired in New York’s underbelly, he wants repayment… with interest. Namely, her hand in marriage.
 
Despite her seemingly perfect life, Everlee has problems of her own. Not only has her world-renowned photographer husband been cheating, but it’s actually much worse than that. The things surrounding what he’s done are so dark and dangerous, Everlee’s life may actually be in jeopardy.
 
And then there’s Danica, cold, dead in the ground Danica. Some secrets stay hidden while others are just waiting to be discovered- hers has the power to alter the industry forever.
 
In the world of the Fashion Jungle, it’s easily eat or be eaten… but, if you make it out alive, you just might have a story to tell – though it will likely be one of secrets, lies, deceit, and loss.
 
Strap on your stilettos, it’s about to get wild.
 
Based on true stories.

Enjoy an exclusive excerpt from Fashion Jungle 

“Brittany Nicole.” His voice was just like she remembered, commanding yet warm.
It was Oliver who spoke next. “Aren’t you Ronan Kampbell?”
“Senator,” came the correction from their left.
Brittany didn’t look at the woman. Joy—Ronan’s wife.
But she did stare at the five-karat diamond blinding everyone in the room. Brittany’s stomach lurched as she tried to keep her posture relaxed, and her face calm.
“I thought you might be here.” Ronan reached, and Brittany reacted, taking a small step back, giving herself some space between his body, the memory of his smell, the thought of those hands on her. They shook hands awkwardly, and as always, he pressed his palm flat against hers for longer than a few seconds before pulling away.
Thankfully, Oliver had his arm wrapped around her waist, making it possible for her to keep standing. Had he not been there, she probably would have face-planted against the nearest statue or, God forbid, fainted in Nancy’s arms. And the psychotic witch would have probably moved out of the way while Brittany chipped a tooth on the hard marble floor.
That was the type of woman the former FLOTUS was.
The type of woman Nancy Kampbell would always be.
American royalty through and through, with blood blue enough to get away with anything and wield the control of the world with her freshly manicured hands.
“Yes, well…” Brittany finally found her voice. “I do still work for Trend.”
Not the best response, but also not the worst.
Her stomach sank when Joy held out her hand. “It’s good to see you.”
“And you.” Brittany tried for a warm smile, but the frosty woman only gave her a curious stare in return, as though she had a set number of facial expressions given by her surgeon per day and didn’t want to waste one on one of Ronan’s ex-flames.
Imagine how she would react if she knew.
If any of them knew.
Ronan locked eyes with Brittany again. “How are you doing?”
“Great.” She swallowed against the dryness in her throat. “And you?”
“He’s up for re-election.” Joy patted his chest with her left hand, the one that probably needed a crane to help lift the sheer massiveness of the rock that rested on it.
“That’s great,” Oliver said with a wide smile, saving Brittany yet again. “I’m sure it’s a very busy time for you.”
“Very.” Joy grinned up at Ronan. “But he always makes time for his family. Don’t you?”
“I always say my son is the best of them.” Nancy joined them again beaming, then turned her evil smile on Brittany. “Have you settled down yet, dear?”
And there it was.
Dear. Sweetheart. Honey. All words spoken as a way to make someone feel warm, important, unique. Nancy wielded them like weapons as a way to cut someone down. Every time she used them against Brittany, it was as if Nancy stole pieces of confidence put there by her parents. Like bricks stacked up around Brittany’s heart, Nancy took it upon herself to deconstruct them one by one. She found joy in others’ pain.
“Not yet,” Brittany said with as much confidence as she could muster. Why couldn’t the building just burn down and save her from this conversation? Where the heck was a fire alarm when she needed one?
“But you never know the future, do you?” Oliver beamed down at her and kissed her temple. “When you’re as beautiful as Brittany, it takes a special sort of man not to be intimidated. Not all of us can handle it.”
She bit down on her lower lip to keep from cheering as Ronan narrowed his eyes at both of them.
Oliver was quickly turning into one of her favorite people, all because he knew how to fight with words and secret smiles, something that Brittany had never mastered because it would be the final nail in her coffin, wouldn’t it? Sinking to their level of passive-aggressiveness.
“Well.” Brittany smiled one last time. “It was great seeing you, all of you, and good luck with the re-election, Ro.”
It slipped.
His nickname.
Nancy narrowed her eyes, while Joy looked ready to rip out Brittany’s throat with her bare hands.
And Ronan?
He just looked sad.
Like he always did when surrounded by his mother; by people he allowed to control him in order for him to one day win the presidency.
His life had been set out for him by his mom, his family, and by rules that Brittany refused to follow—because that wasn’t living.
Funny how she shared the greatest mistake of her life with the one man who the media said was perfect.
Then again, they said the same about her.
They didn’t see the other side.
The emptiness.
The shame.
The love shared between two people who just wanted to be seen, for once in their lives, as more than their names and faces.
Ronan slowly nodded and then flashed her a smile, one of his real ones, not one saved for Joy or his mother, not even one he used for the cameras. “Thank you, Britt.” And her nickname, great! Maybe next time, they could try for a Guinness world record of the most awkward conversation ever! “You look great, as always.”
Brittany smiled in return and dug her fingernails into Oliver’s arm.
He jumped a bit as they side-stepped the growing mass of people.
And when they turned the corner…
Brittany grabbed one full flute of champagne.
Downed it.
Reached for another.
Then finally looked up into Oliver’s questioning eyes. “So, ping-pong, let’s talk about that.”
“Do you need me to talk about that?” he asked softly.
Already, her eyes were filling with tears. She gave Oliver a jerky nod. “Yes. I do.”
“It’s all in the wrist,” was his answer as he leaned down and wrapped his arms around her in a hug.

Excerpt. ©Kathy Ireland and Rachel Van Dyken. Posted by arrangement with the publisher. All rights reserved.
 
 

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About Kathy:

Kathy Ireland, Chair of kathy ireland® Worldwide (kiWW®), is a fashion and home industry icon, whose unprecedented, American entrepreneurial success, inspired the term, model-preneur. kiWW® is owned solely by Kathy’s family trusts. Kathy’s first novel, Fashion Jungle, is co-authored with #1 New York Times Bestselling author, Rachel Van Dyken. Kathy entered the “jungle” as a teenager, sheltered by loving parents, John and Barbara, of Santa Barbara, California. Covers of Vogue, Teen, and Cosmopolitan, led to a record 13 issues and all-time bestselling cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Kathy is the supermodel turned supermogul, hailed by Harper’s Bazaar as the most successful “model in the world.” kiWW® launched a single pair of socks, during Kathy’s first pregnancy. While selling over one hundred million pairs, retail expanded. kiWW® develops for home, office, fashion, luxury jewels, vacation destinations, weddings, lighting, flooring, furniture, personal care, media and more. After billions of dollars in sales, kiWW®, a private company, was reported on by Forbes. Kathy’s story continues in global media, including three Forbes covers (two USA, one Asia), Inc., Wall Street Journal, Cheddar, Success Magazine, television, and online. Kathy’s speaking events occur in America, the Middle East, Asia and beyond. Residing in Santa Barbara, California, Kathy Ireland and Greg Olsen are parents to Lily, Chloe, Erik and his wife Bethany, their daughter-in-love. Kathy holds numerous Honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters including one from CSU Channel Islands. Kathy’s philanthropy includes: women and children’s health, HIV/AIDS, Education, human freedom, life, wars against religious persecution and violence. Kathy is a Board Member of the NFLPA, WNBPA Board of Advocates, an Ambassador and donor for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. Kathy’s survival in the jungle is because of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, His inerrant Word, and The Gospel, which is the Good News of Christ, crucified for all sins. Kathy believes everyone is loved by Jesus Christ, without any exceptions. Please experience Kathy’s journey of Faith, at kathyireland.com/fashionjungle/faith.

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Rachel Van Dyken is the #1 New York Times Bestselling, Wall Street Journal, And USA Today bestselling author of over 80 books ranging from contemporary romance to paranormal. With over three million copies sold, she’s been featured in Forbes, US Weekly, and USA Today. Her books have been translated in more than 12 countries. The Matchmakers Playbook was also optioned by Passionflix and directed by Tosca Musk. She was one of the first romance authors to have a Kindle in Motion book through Amazon publishing and continues to strive to be on the cutting edge of the reader experience. She keeps her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, adorable son, naked cat, and two dogs.For more information about her books and upcoming events, visit www.RachelVanDykenauthor.com.

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