Isn’t it funny how a sharp, fearless woman facing impossible choices keeps you turning pages until all hours… Maybe it’s the drama, or the unknown—we just love watching powerful people struggle and get all tangled up in their own mess.
The man I saw—the real one that is, the one behind the mask—, so many years ago, promised here the world like he owned it—which he did some, I guess. In these parts, Reed was the big elk.
“What do you want?” he asked me all those years ago. “I can give you anything you want,” he said. “Just say it,” he prodded. I thought he meant it, meant every word. I had never encountered an “exploitive personality” with such charm and cunning. But that was so many years ago, and surely he doesn’t remember me. Oh, I changed some, but not much. I am blonde now, instead of grey, no longer dark brunette, still pretty with a cute figure. Back then I wanted him, would have done just about anything I could for him, just about anything. But sure as molasses, like most men, he got too close to a woman he damn near respected—her intelligence, of course—, which made him feel unmanly, and as a result uneasy. An uneasy man can be a dangerous one.
A smart woman knows her man’s weaknesses surer than he does. Back in those days, he was a tall Texan, with a man-sized appetite and when I got to wrapping my smooth warm legs around him and he got to rocking, I swear to you, we damn near rocketed to the moon. Instead, we crashed and burned. If not for the scars that still ache and itch from time to time, I wouldn’t be able to tell you this story, this love story, this doomed love story.
Romantic tragedies are only romantic when they are happening to someone else.
Either way, Amanda French delivers everything we crave in a book—power, scandal, second chances, and a main character who doesn’t just survive, she deserves applause.
So why do we love books like this? And why will you be obsessed with Amanda French? Let’s break it down.
Amanda French isn’t waiting for anyone to save her. She built her career in the ruthless, fast-paced world of Wall Street, where mistakes cost millions and only the sharpest minds survive.
She’s walked away from high finance, but power still follows her. And now?
Amanda is the kind of woman we admire because she isn’t perfect. She makes mistakes and gets knocked down, but she never loses herself, her poise, or her train of thought. She fights smarter, not harder, and watching her maneuver powerful men, clients, and peers is deeply satisfying.
Second-chance stories hit differently. They aren’t about fairy-tale love—they’re about unfinished business, old wounds, and the question that haunts us: “What if?”
Enter the man of the hour, Banker Reed Petty, Amanda’s ex. This is his town. Amanda moved from Greenwich, Connecticut to Santa Salsa, Texas. She invaded his turf. And she was sure he could hurt her. Badly. Not lift a nose hair. He’s running for governor and wants Amanda waving and smiling y his side, working it, the brand, platform.
We love stories like this because they remind us that life doesn’t give easy answers. Sometimes, the past collides with the present, forcing us to choose, or at least face up to a humiliating and soul-crushing episode. Do we risk it all, or do we walk away for good?
And let’s be honest, watching Amanda outthink Reed at his own game is half the fun.
Be honest: Who doesn’t love reading about the rich and powerful self-destructing in the most dramatic ways possible? Like in public or at a recital.
Wall Street. Politics. High society. These worlds are built on secrets, and watching them unravel is a chef’s kiss perfect.
Amanda knows this world better than anyone. She’s lived in the chaos of billion-dollar deals, and dodged insider trading scandals. Now she’s facing the dirty side of politics, as if working in the barrio wasn’t dirty enough.
When money and power are on the line, nobody plays fair.
Bottom Line: If You Love Strong Characters, Twists, and Power Plays, Amanda French is Your Next Obsession
This isn’t just another love story. It’s about a woman reclaiming her power, a past that refuses to stay buried, and choices that come with a price.
So, the real question is: Would you say yes to a second chance if you knew it couldn’t last for a million years?
Let us know in the comments. In the meantime, download your copy of Amanda French. Once you start, you won’t stop until the end.
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