One perfect diamond is all it takes to divide a family. Could one summer be enough to fix it?
GILT
“A family-owned luxury jewelry business in NYC tries to stay afloat in modern times. Recovering a famous diamond, that may be cursed, could be the answer to their problems in business and reconnecting with each other. This is a perfect summer read.”– ”
A luxurious and richly compelling new novel from the bestselling author of Blush, about a famous family jewelry dynasty and the hidden past that could topple it all.
The Pavlin family built an empire on love. As the first jewelers to sell diamond rings exclusively for proposals, they started a tradition that has defined engagements ever since. But when an ill-fated publicity stunt pits the three Pavlin sisters against one another for a famous family jewel, their bond is broken. No ordinary diamond ring, the Electric Rose splinters the sisters, leaving one unlucky in love, one escaping to the shores of Cape Cod, and the other, ultimately, dead.
Now, over a decade later, Gemma Maybrook is still reconciling the reality of her mother's death. Left orphaned and cast out by her family after the tragic accident, Gemma is ready to reclaim what should have been hers: the Electric Rose. And, as a budding jewelry designer in her own right, Gemma isn't just planning on recovering her mother's lost memento, she's coming back for everything.
From Manhattan’s tony Fifth Avenue to the vibrant sands of Provincetown, Gilt follows the Pavlin women as they are forced to confront the mistakes of the past if they have any hope of finding love and happiness of their own.
“A summer sparkler about diamonds, revenge, family heirlooms, but — at its heart — the one thing we all desire most: Love. Gilt is a gem.”
“I completely lost myself in Brenner’s blissful, heartfelt novel, centered around a family curse and a luscious pink diamond. A joyous story about shifting family dynamics, self-discovery and the power of forgiveness. The perfect summer read.”
“GILT is a dazzling page-turner. Family intrigue, sparkling gems, long-buried secrets, juicy twists and turns... what more could you ask for in a novel? Jamie Brenner is my go-to author for my beach bag!”
“One woman’s quest to find her way in the world and reclaim her rightful place in the family—and famed jewelry company—that left her behind sets the stage for Jamie Brenner’s latest, delectable read. Family drama, summer love, and one fabulous piece of jewelry combine to create a delicious page-turner that I positively could not put down. Brenner’s perfect pacing and prose shine as brightly as the diamond at her novel’s center—and cement her status as a standout voice in fiction. I am a huge Jamie Brenner fan, and GILT is her best novel yet. ”
Praise for books by Jamie Brenner
“I have been a fan of Jamie Brenner’s storytelling from the very beginning; she is the rare writer who gets better with each book. ”
“An exquisite beach read. ”
“Readers hoping to make more fictional friends will find plenty of options in these pages. Complex characters and probable connections turn a pleasant story into something special. ”
“Smart, full of curveballs, and perfect for the beach.”
“Jamie Brenner has become the queen of the beach reads with DRAWING HOME. This page-turner will keep you reading long into your summer nights.”
“I loved DRAWING HOME! It was original, delicious, and surprising. Jamie Brenner is wise beyond her years. ”
“Jamie Brenner sketches a gorgeously evocative plot with her newest summer beach read, Drawing Home...She transports readers to the glamorous world of a Hamptons summer, where locals and wealthy tourists uneasily mingle, but where a new love, and a life filled with possibilities, waits just around the corner.”
“A beach book with heart and soul is a lucky find. Snatch up this delicious summer read and head for a hammock!”
“A heartfelt story about the healing power of human connections and finding your way to happiness.”
“A heartwarming story of motherhood, the families we create, and the unlikely friendships we find along the way. With a sprinkling of romance and mystery, this is the first book that should hit your beach bag this summer”
“A smart beach read about family, friendship, and the true meaning of home, this is Jamie Brenner’s best book yet!”