The Trophy Wives Club: A Novel of Fakes, Faith, and a Love That Lasts Forever
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Haley Cutler is the consummate trophy wife. Perhaps was is the more accurate term. Haley married Prince Charming when she was only twenty—back in the day when highlights came from an afternoon at the beach, not three hours in the salon.
Unfortunately, after seven years as Jay Cutler's wife, a role that provided significance and what she thought was love, Jay walks out, and Haley finds herself with few life skills that translate to the real world, not to mention a sense of amnesia about who she used to be. But before Haley can find her way, she must meet with Jay's lawyer, the strikingly handsome Hamilton Lowe. Although she can't stand his self-righteous contempt for her divorce, she takes his suggestion to attend a group at his church called "The Trophy Wives Club," a Bible study composed of women who have been dealt a raw deal. Haley's never been into the whole Jesus thing but could really use some friends to walk her through this phase (how do you apply for a credit card anyway?).
As Haley begins to realize that she really can stand on her own two feet, she also learns that sometimes in losing we find the real reward . . .
Kristin Billerbeck
Kristin Billerbeck is the author of numerous Christian novels, hitting the CBA bestseller list and winning the coveted ACFW Book of the Year in 2004 for What a Girl Wants and again in 2006 for With this Ring, I’m Confused. She has been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, World Magazine, the Atlanta Journal Constitition and been seen on the "Today Show" for her pioneering role in Christian Chick Lit. She has a bachelor’s degree in advertising from San Jose State University.
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Reviews for The Trophy Wives Club
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Ok now this is a topic I never dreamed would make it in the Christian fiction world. Women actually admitting they married their husband not for love but for status? Talk about edgy subjects. Which is why I wanted to read this book. I love Kristin's books so this was another book I really enjoyed. Haley is a character that grows throughout the novel. She starts off being spoiled and slightly angry to wanting to learn more about faith. It's a great transformation. The writing is hip and fresh, sprinkled with pop culture yet not too much that the references will be outdated by next year. This is chick lit so I enjoyed reading about the name brand clothes and famous shoes and purses even though I will never own one in my life. I felt that the scene with Haley confronting Hamilton to be very crucial in this day and age. Why does the wife get blamed if the husband decides to leave her? And then why will society and the church shun her? I applaud this book for showing that just because someone has had a divorce does not mean they have completed the unforgivable sin. This is a book that will get your thinking juices flowing. If you only like reading stories where estranged marriages always end up having a happy ending....I'd look elsewhere. But if you are a chick lit fan who loves edgy material that normally isn't found in Christian fiction, this book is definitely for you. This is why when you think Christian chick lit you think Kristin Billerbeck.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5What a fun book! Haley was such a likeable character...even though I couldn't really relate to her, I had no trouble rooting for her. This was a light, easy read and one of the things I enjoyed most was that it was Christian chick-lit but with a main character that was still struggling with her relationship with God. She had fallen away from her faith and she worked her way towards coming back throughout the entire book, without the theme becoming "preachy." I am looking forward to reading the second book in the series.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5What a fun book! Haley was such a likeable character...even though I couldn't really relate to her, I had no trouble rooting for her. This was a light, easy read and one of the things I enjoyed most was that it was Christian chick-lit but with a main character that was still struggling with her relationship with God. She had fallen away from her faith and she worked her way towards coming back throughout the entire book, without the theme becoming "preachy." I am looking forward to reading the second book in the series.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Haley was a "trophy wife"--wooed and courted by a rich hollywood producer and married by the time she was 20. So when he dumps her for an actress, she finds herself in a struggle to survive. That's when a tip from her husbands slimey lawyer leads her to the "trophy wives club"--they've all been there and know what she is going through but they also know how the Lord can help her find true joy and peace. Having been dumped by her former friends, Haley reluctantly joins the group and while at first she wishes they would tell her the best way to get revenge, she eventually learns that there are other ways to find love and happiness, and that pedicures with her new friends are a lot more fun than they were with her old ones.I was smiling through this one, it took me to sunny California and a whole different lifestyle that was a blast to read about. Fans of chick lit will definitely enjoy it.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5At the young age of 20, Haley Cutler married handsome movie producer, Jay Cutler. Haley lived the life of a princess, she shopped at the best places, lived in a beautiful home and drove an expensive car. It all came to an abrupt end when Jay tossed Haley out of the house for a young starlet. Haley had no job skills and her friends dropped her quicker than she ever thought possible.Haley tries to get Jay’s attorney, Hamilton Lowe, to get more alimony from her soon-to-be-ex-husband, but all he offers is a suggestion for her to attend a Bible study group called “The Trophy Wives Club”. He’s convinced they will help her learn to re-build her life, but all Haley wants is to make Jay pay. This is a heartwarming story of a woman who has to learn to live on her own and survive the tough breaks that life sometimes throws in our way. The reader watches as Haley’s faith in people grows and she learns to open herself to new possibilities and possibly new romances. I found this book to be fast-paced with well-developed characters and an interesting storyline. There is a sequel to this book called Back to Life. I’m looking forward to re-visiting this very interesting group of women.