I read some of the critiques of the first novel by these authors and wisely avoided that book. When I saw this book in the library, it sounded interesting and I thought that I would give it a try. I'm sorry, but I couldn't get past the second chapter. I was turned off immediately with the descriptions of what the characters were wearing, what they were driving, and where they were eating. Maybe the authors would be better served writing for the Saxs Fifth Avenue catalog. Read this book only if you care about what the "haves" are doing.