Histress

It has taken me over one year to finally read this book. I am so disappointed that I wanted so long to read it. Once again, Crystal did not disappoint me in this book. It was good to see a different angle of a story. It was finally a man being desparate for the woman.

This book is a good read and a page turner. Winslow never disappoints and I hope there is a sequel. Gracie was a mess!!!! Keep up the good work.

Dr. Anthony Cross is the man in New York City. He is the premiere plastic surgeon and as such is used to women falling at his feet. He is thirty-three years old and has no questions at all about what he brings to the table. There is nothing he loves more than a bevy of beauties at his beck and call and he is often not nice about it. However, that does not stop the women from flocking to him. After all, he is tall, dark, handsome, rich and well-endowed. He may be about to meet his match though, finally. Gracie Lane is about to enter her forties. She is a millionaire due to her late husband's death. She has been remarried for ten years and is seemingly happy. Gracie's past is filled with lies and secrets and she is always a heartbeat away from the truth spilling out. The one thing Gracie wants is to have a tummy tuck but though rich she will not purchase it for herself. She is pleased and surprised when her husband provides her the surgery as an anniversary present. Of course, the doctor is none other than the famous, Dr. Cross. Upon meeting, Anthony and Gracie get off on the wrong foot. However, she decides to use him as her plastic surgeon. For some reason, Anthony is immediately smitten with Mrs. Lane and is unable to get her out of his mind. A chance encounter, after work hours, leads to a hot and heavy sexual relationship and from that point the games truly begin. It was fun reading about a man who is so full of himself getting played by a moody, married femme fatale. I recommend Histress to those who enjoy a fast-paced, sex-filled, sometimes comic novel. Angelia Menchan APOOO BookClub

Gracie Lane's love for her husband excels each and every day. Who wouldn't love a man who prefers to hold his own even though she has millions just lying in her bank account? His lovemaking sends her into a dream world, while his quiet and even docile mannerisms make him a husband gold mine. A decade of this man should only bring her closer to him, but she unremorsefully found herself in the arms and bed of another man. Anthony Cross is what every mother wants for her daughter. Handsome, established, rich and charming are only a few of his pristine qualities. Even his secretary, Anika, cannot wait until she is walking down the aisle and showing off her handsome plastic surgeon husband. Why of all the women and chasers in the world did he have to fall for his mysterious married girlfriend? I usually enjoy Crystal 's books and this one was no different. I really didn't know how the ending would play out and overall I was surprised. Crystal, once again, has done a superb job. Reviewed by: LaDonna

Dr. Anthony Cross successful plastic surgeon, handsome eligible bachelor can have any woman he wants; however he ignores the one that wants him and goes for one he will never have. Gracie Lane is a flawless 30 something millionaire thanks to her late husband Philip. Currently married to her best friend in the world Ed Lane, Gracie can't seem to be honest with anyone she knows. On her tenth anniversary her husband gives her a gift she's always wanted; he pays for her to have a tummy tuck so her already beautiful body can be perfect. Taking him up on his offer her only friend Anika just happens to be the receptionist for the best plastic surgeon on the East Coast. Starting off on the wrong foot at her consultation Dr. Cross could kick himself for assuming what Mrs. Lane wanted without her telling him. Fast Forward weeks later out on the town Dr. Cross and Mrs. Lane happen to be at the same after work spot. One thing leads to another and home they go... together. Dr. Cross has no idea what he is in for by having what he thinks is a one night stand with his 30 something married patient. Mrs. Lane turns Dr. Cross OUT! He so in love with her he will do anything to help her. Ignoring all the signs that she will never leave her husband Dr. Cross can't believe she doesn't love him the way he loves her. I like the approach Ms. Winslow took with this story, showing a man so successful every woman's dream guy, can get played too. The story line had you all the way thru trying to figure out what in the world Gracie's nutty a--done did.