Book of the day: SECRETS by Vera Cowie; Published February, 1990 by Fontana Press.

Book of the day: THE YACHT PEOPLE by Mary-Rose Hayes; Published September, 1979 by Pinnacle.

Book of the day: CLUB TROPICALE by Susanne Jaffe (1945-2024); Published October 1974 by Berkley.

Book of the day: THE LONELY LADY by Harold Robbins (1916-1997); Published April, 1977 by New English Library; Believed to have been based on Robbins's memories of Jacqueline Susann; Infamously adapted to the screen in 1983; Shout Factory released the film on Blu-ray on June 13, 2017.

Book of the day: LOVE-MAKERS by Judith Gould; Published, March, 1986 by Signet; The 1st in a trilogy; Judith Gould is a pen name for Nick Bienes (1952-2012) and Rhea Gallaher (1945-2025).

Book of the day: HAROLD ROBBINS PRESENTS: AT THE TOP by Michael Donovan; Published March, 1986 by Pocket; Cover photo by Magic Image Studio Ltd; A spin-off series of books featuring stories created by other authors but authorized under the name of bestselling novelist Harold Robbins (1916-1997).

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In memory of Judith Barnard (1934-2026), the husband and wife team behind the Judith Michael's name, here's the many faces of DECEPTIONS:

Book of the day: INHERITANCE by Judith Michael; Published February, 1989 by Pocket; Judith Michael is the pen name of husband/wife team Judith Barnard (1934-2026; Died on May 6 in Chicago. She was 94.) and Michael Fain.

Watching La Joan in Tales from the Crypt (1972).

Book of the day: HAROLD ROBBINS PRESENTS: HIGH PERFORMANCE by Lawrence Field; Published January, 1988 by Pocket; A spin-off series of books featuring stories created by other authors but authorized or branded under the name of the legendary bestselling novelist Harold Robbins (1916-1997).

Book of the day: RODEO DRIVE by Barney Leason; Published January, 1981 by Presses De La Cité; Translated in French by France-Marie Watkin.

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Book of the day: MANSIONS by Neal Travis (1940-2002); Published August, 1984 by Avon.

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Book of the day: SCRUPLES by Judith Krantz (1928-2019); Published May, 1979 by Warner; Cover design by Shari de Miskey; A highly popular bestseller; The novel was adapted as a hugely successful television miniseries in 1980.

Book of the day: THE USERS by Joyce Haber (1930-1993); Published July, 1977 by Dell; Cover illustration by Donald Brooks; Made into a successful TV-movie in 1978.

Book of the day: VALLEY OF THE DOLLS by Jacqueline Susann (1918-1974); Published January, 1981 by Newmarket Home Library; Special 15th anniversary edition.

Book of the day: LACE by Shirley Conran (1932-2024); Published December, 1990 by Pocket; Cover photo by Paccionne Photography Inc.

Book of the day; DECEPTIONS by Judith Michael; Published March, 1987 by Pocket (Reissued); Judith Michael is the pen name of husband/wife team Judith Barnard and Michael Fain.

Book of the day: A ROMAN TALE by Carroll Baker Published April, 1987 by Signet.

Book of the day: BIRTHRIGHT by Joseph Amiel; Published February 1st, 1985 by Atheneum.

N-Y Times Promo ad for Jacqueline Susann's ONCE IS NOT ENOUGH.

Oscar night watch.

Book of the day: LES CERCLES DU DESTIN (CIRCLES in French) by Doris Mortman (1944-2019); Published January, 1985 by Presses de la Cité ; Translated by Eric Watton.

Book of the day: THE TWO OF US by Nora Johnson (1933-2017); Published December, 1985 by Signet.

Book of the day: DIOSA by Charles Rigdon; Published March, 1978 by Pocket.

Book of the day: MEMORIES OF ANOTHER DAY by Harold Robbins (1916-1997); Published January, 1979 by Simon and Schuster; The book spent 24 weeks on The New York Times best sellers list, topping the list at #1.