Harold Robbins Books
This author is celebrated for his daring narratives that delve into controversial themes and explore the human psyche with unvarnished honesty. His style, marked by raw sexuality and stark realism, immerses readers in worlds of intense emotional highs and lows. He compellingly portrays the ascents and descents of ambitious characters against backdrops of turbulent societal shifts. His widely acclaimed works, lauded for their unflinching truth and storytelling prowess, have become cornerstones of popular culture.







When Miles Sinclair's lover and partner is murdered and a series of strange accidents begins to plague his fleet, Miles must prove his innocence or face the destruction of his maritime empire
A tale from master storyteller Harold Robbins ... Marja starts out a tough girl from the mean streets of New York. Ambitious and driven, over time she rises from street urchin to stripper, later re-inventing herself as Maryann Flood, the queen of an empire of pleasure. From her posh Park Avenue office, Maryann provides access to exciting and sensual women to sate the desires of New York's most powerful men. All is well-until Maryann runs afoul of the law and leaves her empire facing destruction. Arrested for procurement, blackmail, and bribery, she must face prosecutor Mike Keynes, who stands to benefit greatly by bringing her down-and who is facing a dilemma himself. He loves Maryann, and she loves him in return. Now he faces a set aside his personal feelings for the sake of justice, or fall under Maryann's seductive spell and betray his life's work. The inspiration for the highly rated 1977 miniseries of the same name, 79 Park Avenue tells a sizzling tale of lust, power, and corruption.
A young schoolgirl, JeriLee Randall, dreams of becoming an actress while navigating her burgeoning sexuality. She meets Walter Thornton, Jr., son of the acclaimed playwright Walter Thornton, Sr., whom she admires. After a humiliating near sexual encounter with JeriLee, Walt Jr. becomes involved in a brutal assault that leaves her traumatized and sends shockwaves through their small town. In an effort to make amends, Walter Sr. befriends JeriLee, and despite their age difference, they grow close and eventually marry, sparking another scandal. However, it is JeriLee's ambition that propels them to New York City, where she faces an unexpected future. As their marriage deteriorates, JeriLee embarks on a journey of sexual liberation in pursuit of success, navigating sleazy strip clubs and casting couches, and moving through the vibrant yet perilous worlds of Broadway and drugs. She finds herself in a whirlwind of relationships, both with men and women. Amidst the chaos, JeriLee grapples with the challenge of achieving her dreams while maintaining her dignity and self-respect. Can she navigate the ruthless landscape of Hollywood and outsmart the power players to secure her place in the spotlight?
In the mountains of West Virginia Dan learned the price of work, love, and murder--when murder was a man's last resort. Daniel Boone Huggins, shaped by violent tragedy and a restless passion for beautiful women, rose from poverty to become the most powerful--and dangerous--labor organizer in America.
The secret
- 364 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Harold Robbins once again creates a story featuring his signature street-smart characters who use their hard-won knowledge to achieve greatness. The Secret, a steamy novel chronicling the meteoric rise of a lingerie chain, Jerry Copper, of The Predators, returns, moving from his spring-water success to launch his new empire of intimate women's apparel. Unfortunately, Jerry's operation, unlike companies such as Victoria's Secret, isn't exactly legit. He would desperately like to keep his son, an honest lawyer with street smarts and a code of honor, out of the family business and away from his mob associates. All is well until Jerry needs a good lawyer, and his son insists on getting involved.
They were two men bound together by their daring, their vision—and their erotic power over women. Racecar driver Angelo Perino rose from an immigrant family to a life on the razor’s edge, where fast cars and faster women were his for the taking. Loren Hardeman is the titular head of a giant automotive empire—and of a family sliding into decadence, adultery, and destruction. In the face of opposition from Hardeman’s bitter grandson—the current president of the company—the patriarch and the driver conspire to build the world’s most advanced automobile. They call it “The Betsy,” after Hardeman’s great-granddaughter—one of the women who has also caught Perino’s eye. From Detroit to the lavish estates of Grosse Pointe, Miami, and the Riviera, the pair of men work to create their wonder car. To achieve their dream, they will risk everything they have. The inspiration for the 1978 film of the same name, The Betsy explores the shocking world of the automobile industry—of savage ambition, searing passion, and breathtaking fortunes won or lost in a desperate struggle for power."
Unaware of his true heritage, a man who was raised by a wealthy Arab family learns that power and fortune are not the only reasons for living
Harold Robbins' very first novel is also one of his most powerful. Never Love a Stranger tells the gritty and passionate tale of Francis "Frankie" Kane, from his meager beginnings as an orphan in New York's Hell's Kitchen. From that confused and belittling start, Frank works his way up, choosing the wrong side of the law to make a name for himself. At a young age, he becomes one of the city's most dangerous men, indulging in his passion for power, sex, and the best things in life-whether or not they can be purchased.First published in 1948, the novel began Robbins' prolific career after someone made him a $100 bet that he couldn't write a bestseller. Twenty-six pot-boiling novels later, he proved the power of his words. Never Love a Stranger takes an unflinching look at a New York that's long gone by-exposing life during and after the Great Depression, when the syndicate ruled the city without mercy.
A Stone for Danny Fisher
- 396 pages
- 14 hours of reading
As a teenager, Danny Fisher had all he ever wanted -- a dog, a grown-up summer job, flirtatious relationships with older women -- and a talent for ruthless boxing that quickly made him a star in the amateur sporting world. But when Danny's family falls on hard times, moving from their comfortable home in Brooklyn to Manhattan's squalid Lower East Side, he is forced to leave his carefree childhood behind. Facing poverty and daily encounters with his violent, anti-Semitic neighbors, Danny must fight both inside and outside the ring just to survive. As his boxing becomes legendary in the city's seedy underworld, packed with wiseguys and loose women, everyone seems to want a hand in Danny's success. Robbins's colorful, fast-talking characters evoke the rough streets of Depression-era New York City. Ronnie, a prostitute ashamed of how far she's fallen and desperately in need of friendship; Sam, a slick bookie who wants to profit from Danny's boxing talent; and Nellie, a beautiful but lonely girl who refuses to believe Danny is beyond redemption -- each of whom has a different vision of Danny's future -- will help steer his rocky course. Gritty, compelling, and groundbreaking for its time, A Stone for Danny Fisher is a tale of ambition, hope, and violence set in a distinct and dangerous period of American history. A classic, sexy bestseller by Harold Robbins, reintroduced to a whole new generation of readers.



