Private Scandals / Nora Roberts / 384 pages / 5 Gold Rings December Challenge

Deanna Reynolds considers herself blessed to be coached by TV star Angela Perkins.  She knows she can learn a great deal from Angela to further her own career.  When Angela decides to break her contract and move to New York to start her own show, she expects Deanna to go with her.  Deanna refuses.  She wants to honor her contract and has some ideas she wants to try out on her own.  Angela is furious and feels threatened when Deanna's show becomes a rival to her own.  She is further incensed when Flynn,  a former heartthrob of hers falls for Deanna.  Angela uses favors/ blackmail to erect barriers to Deanna's success.  Is she jealous enough to cause Deanna physical harm?  Is she responsible for multiple murders?  This is a fast-paced intriguing read that should keep you guessing until the final page?