Wow!! Just wow. Fashion Jungle is not what I expected. It was so much more! If you follow my reviews then you know I don’t read the synopsis until I have to write the review. I don’t want to spoil anything! I was never a big fashion fan but I have always been of fan of celebrities. Even as a young child I was intrigued by them. The real them. The fake them. It could be because I grew up watching the soaps! Lol. With that being said...I was addicted from start to finish!!

Four young teens move to NYC to make it big in the world of modeling. And twenty years later they were still paving their paths through the jungle, except now there were only three. Danica was buried with her secrets. Everyone had secrets but hers could change the industry forever. And her brother, Dane wanted to know hers. He needed to know hers. It was almost one year ago, he lost his sister. One year ago he vowed to uncover everything. It was time.

That is only one of the stories. The one that starts the intrigue. There are three more badass woman to follow into the jungle of secrets, lies, love, loss, and friendship. In those stories you will read about their pasts and their presents. Their purposes. Their lives at the top and at the bottom.

I can’t really say anymore about the story but I will say I was so addicted! I had to know what was going to happen next. I was invested in Zoe, Brittany, and Everlee’s stories. I felt like I was right there along with them. I have been reading Rachel Van Dyken’s books for years and I definitely felt her presence in their stories, personalities and all. And one of the models definitely reminded me of Kathy. I know this book is based on real stories and that made it even better. Now I want to which parts. Lol and who were the players!

Overall...I loved every minute of it. I laughed. I cringed. I cried. I swooned. I got angry. I cried again. I smiled. It is definitely an emotional and wild ride. It’s full of suspense, love, friendship, loss, and darkness. I loved that it was like reading four books in one! It’s a story I will never forget and one of my faves of 2020! I know it’s only January but I know it will still be true by 2021.

Quotes:

A man wrought his revenge not in seconds, minutes, or even days. No, he found his revenge in years, by planning, building, brick by brick.

“You can wink all you want, smile, show me your six-pack, it’s not going to work, Dane.”
“Aw, you remember my six-pack. Am I blushing?”
“You’d have to have a soul to feel shame,” she fired back without hesitation.

“A model who eats donuts. They let you do that?”
“Shhh, don’t tell, they could write me up.” She winked.

I had to think long and hard about how many stars I wanted to give this because the first half of the book made no sense and jumping around from character to character but as I read on the better it got! Once I got passed that point I couldn't put it down and when I had to put it down I couldn't stop thinking about what it was like or is like in a world I so very much wanted to be a part of growing up!

Brittany, Zoe,& Everlee are close and share a bond but even though they are close they all harbor there own secrets that are slowly making them sink.

Brittany made a horrible decision when she was first starting her career and to this day it haunts her. Zoe did something that haunts her to this day. Everlee is in a marriage that is made of lies and secrets. They all have one thing in common and that is there best friend Danica's brother when she died he became there keeper of secrets and there protector. Dane is there keeper of secrets there protector but he's also ben in love with Zoe sense she walked into his life all those years ago.

Dane is out to not only protect the girls but to find out what happened to his sister. As Dane gets closer to the answer the secrets that girls have kept finally come out.

It's a crazy ride but so worth the read!

Feels 4
Storyline 4
Steam 2
Overall Rating 4

WOW! I for one am super glad I read this story. Definitely wasn't what I was expecting but in the best of ways. Super twisty. Just when I thought I had things figured out I was wrong. Definitely a book I recommend if you're wanting something not over the top hot and steamy but suspenseful and extremely well written. The characters were all strong fierce women. I admired their strength and courage. I never thought about the "modeling world" being so crazy. I loved it!

I am a Rachel Van Dyken fan so of course I had to read her latest and I am so glad I did!! I loved this book!! The friendship between these women is so beautiful and the stories are heartbreaking and healing at the same time. The intrigue in the fashion industry is put front and center and makes for a phenomenal reading experience! As for my harem Dane earns a place easily!!

Let me just start by saying that this is not my normal read. That being said, if Rachel Van Dyken is writing, I am reading. It is different from her other work and I loved it. Kathy and Rachel really hit this story out of the park.

I was sucked in from the beginning and was glued to the pages. I kept questioning who these characters were throughout the entire story. I loved the mystery and intrigue and I loved the development of all the different characters. It could have very well become convoluted with all the different point of views, but it wasn't at all. I definitely hope to see more from these two working together.

3 women try to navigate the jungle of the fashion world after the suicide of their friend, each of them hides secrets and pain underneath their perfect veneer, but the past always comes back to haunt you.

I was looking for a light but entertaining read when I chose this and boy was it a struggle. The plot is paper thin, but the characters are even shallower. There's not real depth of jeopardy, but the writing clearly thinks that it's expounding lots of life altering epiphanies. The Characters were so 2D and eye-rollingly cliche that I just found it impossible to care about what was happening,

Wow, this was absolutely fantastic! I really had no idea what to expect and I’m blown away. I was hooked from the very beginning and the fast pace never let up. Quite a few stories intertwine and though there were several
POVs, it was very easy to follow. The mystery, suspense and drama was perfection and the romance was the icing on the cake. Can’t say enough good things about this book!

I was honestly not sure how I was going to like this going into it since I am not big into fashion and it is a bit of a genre switch, but Rachel is one of my favorite authors and Kathy Ireland is an icon so I gave it a try. There is a lot to get acclimated with in the first part with all the characters and their histories, but I found myself becoming fascinated by it all.

This is about four young models who began their careers together and twenty years later there are only three left. There are also the men and others that surround them. It is full of secrets, lies, betrayals, manipulations, and hidden agendas. Each woman has been affected by their personal past and their modeling career and are still struggling in some way. They are as close as family but still there are some secrets that they have not shared with each other. Their lives may look perfect, but the facades are only hiding their broken pieces and best kept secrets.

But Dane, the devil-they-know, seems to really know everything. His sister was the girl that was lost. He is in love with one of them. And he has done and will do anything to protect the other girls. But sometimes it comes with a price. It is hard to tell if Dane is their Guardian Angel or has sinister motives. But I was a fan of the dark and protective Dane throughout.

It is told in multiple points of view giving us snapshots into their lives and issues. Their stories and the drama gradually build towards the end where secrets are revealed and the characters are finally ready to face their new reality. The world described is fascinating and corrupt. The glitz and glamour put up smokescreens hiding the ugly truth. Some people need to be taken down and some hope to find redemption. Their personal stories are intertwined, challenging, painful, and dramatic, but there is also hope, friendship, and love. There is some romance in it, along with the mystery and emotional turmoil. And overall, despite adversity and pain, these women are strong. And there are a few great men that are protective, supportive, and willing to jump in when needed for these women.

I figured out some of the secrets and twists from the clues, but it was still interesting and had many layers and connections. I just can't stop thinking about who the people are that these real stories were based on!

I admit, it took me awhile to get into this book. It alternates between several different POVs, and it took a a bit to get a feel for the characters and to more easily follow along. Having said that, once I got into the groove, I really started to appreciate it all. There is a lot of mystery. Each of the girls (and one man) had secrets (from each other as well as from the readers.) These were slowly revealed as the stories moved along. The girls each have a demon they are facing and one man who they trust to help in any way they need. There are the good guys and there are the bad guys. You will love the good ones and loathe the bad. While there are some scenes with sexual content, none is graphically described or played out on the pages. It is mostly alluded to. The stories are heartbreaking for the most part, but we do see the light. It's written in a way that we get four different stories that all come together in the grand finale. There are several circumstances and events that take place that may be triggers for some readers. This is not, necessarily a dark read, but it does have a heavier feel to it. Not a light-hearted feel good kind of book.

*I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley.

Wow!! Just wow!! This book was nothing I was expecting and so much more than I anticipated!! The content was heavy and I felt that the authors did a fantastic job writing it. I enjoyed the different POV between all the characters! I loved that they wrote about Brittany’s strong faith and I loved the Mafia nod!!
And I seriously feel like Everlee needs her own book! Haha
Well done ladies!!!

Fashion Jungle is just one amazing read. I enjoyed every moment of this one. Even though it took me a few chapters to get pulled into the lives of Brittany, Everlee, Zoe and Dane I really loved this one. It needed to start the way it did and you will not be disappointed in this one at all. Oh the secrets and scandals that get uncovered. You will just love watching everything unfold and unravel the way it is supposed to. Dane you feel for him for what happened to his sister Danica. You get why he wants the truth and getting there will just suck you into the fashion world. I love the closeness of Brittany, Everlee and Zoe. Each lady is special and has there own story that you will just love getting to know. I couldn't get enough of the Fashion Jungle and that little peek into the fashion world. This book needs to be read.

Fashion jungle has it all - secrets, betrayal, friendship, romance, family drama, action, murder, mystery, long lost child and what not. Actually Most Definitely a lot of drama!

It is perfect for fans of Pretty little liars, sex and the city and Devil wears Prada as it has subplots very much relating to these. But definitely fashion world is a jungle with very wild things happening and behind the scenes settings were interesting. It follows off as a multiple person narrative making it engaging.

Everlee, Brittany, Zoe and Danica are close friends working in fashion industry successfully for more than a decade and the story kicks off with death of Danica.Her brother, Dane is actively looking for the suspects and the motive. Dane is the alpha male, ex-boyfriend of Zoe who is really an interesting person as he is literally mafia king a minute and intense lover the next. Oliver, the surgeon boyfriend of Brittany is absolutely cracking and adorable beyond words. Their cute conversations are definitely a highlight of this book.

The plot has it all as I said earlier and gets you hooked into it right away. Overall a fun read for those interested in lot of drama.

Can I give it more than five stars? This book is fantastic! I loved how there were so many points of view. We are able to view the lives of four different people. They are all linked because of a binding friendship, but what each person is thinking and going through is so cool! I felt like I was right there with the girls and Dane. I my heart aches for them all! They all experience the same tragedy and a couple of the them even have more heartache than the others. This book brings you into the modeling world. I feel like I have a better understanding of what really does go on behind the doors for the models. Is it all that fame and glory that we see? When you read this book you’ll find that some things just are not as we think. Dane watches over the girls and is also trying to solve a mystery. I can’t stop thinking about this book. It just made me feel so many emotions and it is ingrained in my brain. Kathy and Rachel did a fabulous job co-writing this book together. I can definitely see what each author contributes. Do not wait, go get this book as soon as you can. It is absolutely amazing!!!

As a teen in the 80s, I wanted to be a fashion designer and was totally immersed in the supermodels of the time as well! So, this book was like crack to me-trying to figure out which people and parts were based on real-life, while absolutely loving the stories! I'll admit I loved Dane the most, but Brittany, Everlee, and Zoe were compelling and had me rooting for them from the beginning! A great book dealing with important issues.

Wow! This book grabbed me from the start and I couldn’t put it down until I was finished. This is the story of four friends and their journey in the fashion industry. There is a lot of darkness but also a lot of friendship and intrigue. This is not the typical Rachel Van Dyken type of romance book, but is a fantastic change. Definitely a book to read!

Quite a unique book.
Multiple POV. At times I was confused whose head we were in until it was clarified by the character being mentioned, I felt it would have benefited from the person's name being at the start of the chapter.
I thought it was a bit confusing in general to start as you deal with a lot of characters.
There is a serious undertone message to the book. Underage sex trafficking.
HEA.

Fantastic! Amazing!! This storyline is filled with intrigue and suspense. Following three best friends and their journey in the Fashion Jungle. The web of truths, secrets and lies will keep you hooked from beginning to end. A definite must read!

I was a little scared before reading Fashion Jungle because I saw the reviews where they shared about the story being told by four different narrators. I have not read a book where four different narrators told their side of a story. So being able to see Zoe, Brittany, Everlee, and Dane’s point of view really added to the story! I have always loved seeing how the characters feel about what is happening.

I did find the story to be slow in the beginning & a little hard to get into for me. But once I was hooked in, I couldn’t stop reading!

I was surprised to find out that this book was based on true events. Now I want to know who this is based on!

I voluntarily reviewed this book.

I didn’t really know what to expect from this book but it absolutely blew me away! The complex storyline, though a bit hard to follow to start with, ended up being so well done, I felt like I was on the edge of my seat for the entire book! Loved the diverse range of characters, my only wish would have been to have a bit longer of an epilogue! Definitely a 5 star read for sure!

This book is definitely something different from what I usually read and I was so happy to be able to dive into a fashion world that we all love but don’t know much about it. Sometimes people that crave power will be doing and willing to do anything to get that power. This story has everything you’re expecting from fame to revenge, from glam life to the ugliness of someone’s soul.
For most of the book, I found it more woman’s fiction than romantic suspense. It definitely has many suspense moments and some twists but something felt off for me to change my first impression.
Being my first book by the ex-fashion model ( I’ve read RvD and love her ) I’m looking forward to more reading time from her.