KILLER DIAMONDS by Rebecca Chance (Pan £7.99)

tHIs is a romp of a read, pure escapism and great fun.

Chance provides a glittering window into the crazy world of Oscar-winning actress Vivienne Winter, the most famous — and beautiful — woman in the world. Despite her riches, highoctane life and many suitors, all that glitters is not gold.

When Vivienne’s drug-addicted criminal daughter Pearl commits murder, Vivienne knows she must take over the care of her small grandson Angel if she doesn’t want him to go down the same dark path.

Angel’s early life has affected him more than any of them realise, however, and the spoilt, sexy playboy grows up angry, resentful and with no boundaries.

this is a pacy read, dripping in diamonds, stuffed full of sex and most definitely not for prudes. It’s occasionally outrageous and always entertaining — I couldn’t put it down.