Diamonds in the Rough (The
Secret Diamond Sisters #2)
Release Date: 10/28/14
Harlequin Teen
448 pages
Summary from Goodreads:
All-access doesn't
mean no problems.
The three Diamond sisters survived the summer in style after coming to live with their long-lost billionaire father. But making a place for themselves at their exclusive new Las Vegas private school is throwing them any number of gold-plated curves. Savannah's YouTube stardom turns into a Sweet Sixteen reality show extravaganza—with complimentary enemies on the side. Dangerous flirtations don't keep Peyton from a gamble that will risk far more than she planned to bet. And when Courtney and the sisters' archenemy, Madison, uncover two explosive secrets, it will rock even this town of glittering illusion—and turn their lives upside down all over again.
Sisterhood, first crushes, and scandalous secrets explode in book two of Michelle Madow's riveting series, The Secret Diamond Sisters.
The three Diamond sisters survived the summer in style after coming to live with their long-lost billionaire father. But making a place for themselves at their exclusive new Las Vegas private school is throwing them any number of gold-plated curves. Savannah's YouTube stardom turns into a Sweet Sixteen reality show extravaganza—with complimentary enemies on the side. Dangerous flirtations don't keep Peyton from a gamble that will risk far more than she planned to bet. And when Courtney and the sisters' archenemy, Madison, uncover two explosive secrets, it will rock even this town of glittering illusion—and turn their lives upside down all over again.
Sisterhood, first crushes, and scandalous secrets explode in book two of Michelle Madow's riveting series, The Secret Diamond Sisters.
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Courtney is
sixteen years old, and is the middle Diamond sister. She’s the responsible
one—she studies hard, does well in school, is a student tutor, and works after
school and on weekends to help out her family. Her main goal is to keep up her
grades and do well on her SATs so she can get into Stanford, her dream school.
She wants to major in English and someday get a career in publishing. She’s
competitive with herself and always strives to do her best.
Courtney’s
closest friends are her sisters—with all the time she spends on school and
work, she doesn’t have time for anyone else. She’s never had a boyfriend and is
fine with waiting to date until college. (She doesn’t need any distractions
right now!) She’s not into the high school party scene, and whenever she has
time in her busy schedule, her favorite thing to do is read novels. She also
loves listening to Broadway music (Phantom of the Opera and Wicked are her
favorites) and would love to see a live show someday.
She’s a natural
early bird, and is always awake before her sisters. She could happily wear
jeans, t-shirts, and flip-flops every day, and always goes natural with her
makeup. Her favorite drink is chai tea. She’s quiet and reserved while first
meeting someone, but she will do anything for the people she loves. She would
love to travel the world to see historic sites and well-known museums, but it’s
always felt more like a dream than a possible reality.
At seventeen
years old, Peyton is the oldest Diamond sister. She’s been hurt in the past,
but because of it, has developed a thick skin. She will do anything for her
sisters, going as far as protecting them from their mom’s outbursts and getting
home first from school to make sure everything in the house (including their
mom) is ready for them. She’s tough, doesn’t trust easily, and while she has
many people she hangs out with, the only people who she feels truly know her
are her sisters. She doesn’t like school (she gets restless sitting in
classrooms!) and can’t wait until graduation so she’ll be done forever.
Peyton’s a
natural night owl, and waking up in the morning is a constant struggle. (Her
sisters usually resort to throwing things at her to wake her up, and often yell
at her to hurry up showering so they can have time for their morning routines,
too.) She needs at least three cups of coffee to get going. She loves rock music,
and can usually be found with an earbud attached to her ear, even during her
classes. She loves partying and dancing and getting lost in the music. She also
enjoys an occasional chill night of movies and television shows, as long as
it’s not a rom-com chick flick.
She wears mostly
black clothing—why bother with colors when black always looks hot on her? Her
nails are usually painted black as well. She’s not afraid to speak up for what
she believes in and she will always stand up for her sisters. She tries to not
let anyone in to avoid getting hurt—but really she just wants to find that one
person who cares enough to break down her walls.
At fifteen years
old, Savannah is the youngest Diamond sister. Her older sisters have sheltered
her for her entire life. Despite her rough upbringing, she’s optimistic and
wants to think the best of people, although this can sometimes lead to her
coming off as naïve. She wants to fit in at school, but has always felt like an
outsider. She tends to feel overshadowed by the people around her. She trusts
easily, and it sometimes leads to her getting hurt, but she’s always there for
her sisters and friends when they need her!
Savannah loves
singing, and has a fantastic voice, so it’s her ultimate dream to be a famous
pop star. She’s been stage fright since a talent show disaster in middle school,
but wants to record cover songs and post them on YouTube to try to get a
following, like the YouTube stars she idolizes. She also plays guitar, but is
self-taught, so she’s still learning how to improve. She mainly plays to
accompany herself while singing. She’s athletic, and played on the JV
volleyball team in her school in her hometown. She hopes to make Varsity as a
sophomore.
She loves
shopping and wearing anything that sparkles—dresses, nail polish, shoes, eye
shadow, you name it! She loves reading fashion magazines and trying to
duplicate the high-end styles worn by the models. Her favorite meal of the day
is breakfast, and her favorite food is pancakes. Savannah has never had a
serious boyfriend, and wants more than anything to believe that true love is
possible!
About the Author
Michelle Madow was inspired to write The Secret Diamond Sisters series while walking through her favorite hotel in Las Vegas. The next book in the series, Diamonds in the Rough, launches in October. Prior to The Secret Diamond Sisters, she successfully self-published The Transcend Time Saga. A tireless promoter of her work, Michelle is active on social media networks and has toured across America to promote her books and encourage high school students to embrace reading and writing. A graduate of Rollins College, Michelle lives in Florida ... but she loves going to Vegas.
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