The Coltons: The Trophy Wife [Paperback]

Sandra Steffen (Author)

Book Description

Series: Coltons | Publication Date: March 1, 2002

To settle an old score during a business trip, Tripp Calhoun needs a wife for the night. Amber Colton fits the bill, even though her high-society pedigree clashes with his rough-hewn upbringing. But this business trip soon gives way to pent-up desire and shared dreams. Would this hardheaded doctor let his trophy wife close enough to touch his tormented soul?

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"[Sandra Steffen] displays an emotional sensitivity that will haunt your heart for many a day to come." -- Romantic Times Magazine

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037338713X
• ISBN-13: 978-0373387137
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #949,834 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars :), March 8, 2002

By 

Jennifer Medlock (AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Coltons: The Trophy Wife (Paperback)

Dr. Tripp Calhoun is one of many foster children that stayed at the Colton ranch. Now back for a rare visit he runs into the very grown up Amber Colton. Amber learns that Tripp is in the running for a very important job. Tripp's problem is that the people in charge of making the hiring decisions are looking for a family man. Amber overhears this and offers herself as a temporary fiancee. Tripp gets more than he bargains for when his feelings for Amber are more than friendly. Amber is attracted to Tripp, but she is having a hard time breaking through the walls he has put between them.

Tripp and Amber make a very interesting couple. In some ways they are complete opposites. She comes from a rich pampered lifestyle and is used to men falling all over her. Tripp's childhood was the complete opposite and he has had to struggle for most of his life. Men are always trying to seduce Amber, so it is a complete shock when she has to play the seductress to get Tripp's attention. Tripp and Amber are also alike in many ways. They are both educated, stubborn, strong-willed people. Both have big hearts and care a great deal for those less fortunate than them. Tripp and Amber give us not only a taste of romance, but comedy as well. The food fight in the Colton's immaculate dining room was hilarious.

The most fascinating thing in this book was that Rand and Emily finally meet face to face with the `real' Meredith. I cannot wait for the next book in the hope that Meredith finally gets to come home and reconnect with the rest of her family. If you have not read the previous books in the series than I encourage you to do so.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tripp and Amber-SPOILERS, October 22, 2003

By 

Amanda Brooks (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Coltons: The Trophy Wife (Paperback)

Favorite scene with Amber-
Risking herself when she gets the wife beater arrested and Tripp angry with her for what she did.

Favorite scene with Tripp-
At the wedding and being condemned for something he didn't do.

Together-
At the restaurant to make a good impression before being asked to attend a wedding.

What did you like about Amber-
She loved Tripp for who he was, and only bettered him so that he would get a better chance in life. She was so down to earth and kind to everyone.

What didn't you like about Amber-
She took risks, especially with the wife beater.

What did you like about Tripp-
How much he cared about the kids in his clinic, and not the money or prestige.

What didn't you like about Tripp-
He thought he could protect Amber by letting her go.