Fortune & Fame: A Novel

✍ Scribed by Murray, Victoria Christopher; Billingsley, ReShonda Tate

• Book ID: 108251738
• Publisher: Touchstone
• Year: 2014
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 484 KB
• Category: Fiction
• ISBN-13: 9781476747170

✦ Synopsis

Church first ladies Jasmine Cox, Larson Bush, and Rachel Jackson Adams are back and battling it out againthis time on reality TVin the latest collaboration between national bestselling and award-winning authors Victoria Christopher Murray and ReShonda Tate Billingsley.

Jasmine Cox, Larson Bush, and Rachel Jackson Adams have been through a lot togetherfrom fighting for their husbands to become the head of the American Baptist Coalition to getting mixed up in a terrible murder. Now the frenemies have found themselves the stars of *First Ladies*, a much anticipated new reality television show.

Jasmine balks at the idea of airing her dirty laundry on national TV, but Rachel sees it as the perfect opportunity to take her brand to the next level. And if Rachel is in, so is Jasmine. All the cast members are women of Godhow much drama can there be?

Rachel and Jasmine know their own pasts are murky, but theyll seem like choir girls when the secrets and sins of the others come to light. The two will once again have to form an unholy alliance to go up against these so-called Godly women who see the show as their chance to take them downat any cost.

Review

The scandalous characters unite again in *Fortune & Fame*, Murray and Billinglseys third and best collaboration. This time brazen Jasmine and Rachel, who has zero shame, have been cast on *First Ladies*, a reality TV show that builds ones brand and threatens to break anothers marriage. Sorry, buttered popcorn is not included. (*Essence magazine*)

Priceless trash talk marks this story about betrayal, greed and stepping on anyone in your way. Best supporting character goes to Mae Frances, who nails all her scenes as a muse for Jasmine. A great choice for folks who spend Sunday mornings in the front pew. (*Library Journal, on Fortune & Fame*)

"Double the fun, with a message of faith, *Sinners & Saints* will delight readers with two of their favorite characters from two of their favorite authors. Its a match made in heaven!" (*Grace Magazine*)

"Murray and Billingsley keep things lively and fun." (*Juicy magazine*)

Frenetic and deliciously slapstick sequel to *Sinners & Saints*These frenemies [Rachel Jackson Adams and Jasmine Larson Bush] are drama queens at their best and smartest, a combination that will leave fans praying for their further misadventures. (*Publishers Weekly*)

Celebrated authors Victoria Christopher Murray and ReShonda Tate Billingsley combine forces in this unconventional tale about two ambitious women at odds.This faith-based novel should keep devout fans on their toes." (*Upscale magazine*)

"Writing in an engaging and comfortable style, Murray creates believable women to whom readers will easily relate." (*Library Journal*)

Faith-based fiction doesnt get better than Billingsleys entertaining soaps, notable for their humor, wonderful characters and challenging life situations that many readers, Christian or not, can identify with. (*Publishers Weekly*)

About the Author

Victoria Christopher Murray is the *Essence* bestselling author of more than twenty novels including: *The Ex Files*, *Lady Jasmine*, and *The Deal, the Dance, and the Devil*. Winner of the African American Literary Award for Fiction and Author of the Year (Female), Murray is also a two-time NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Fiction. She splits her time between Los Angeles and Washington, DC. Visit her website at VictoriaChristopherMurray.com.

ReShonda Tate Billingsley is the #1 national bestselling author of numerous novels for adults, as well as the Good Girlz teen series.She recently won the NAACP Award for Outstanding Literary Work for *Say Amen Again*. She is also the author of the nonfiction book *The Motherhood Diaries.** ***Visit her website at ReShondaTateBillingsley.com.