All That Glitters (Landry, #3) by V.C. Andrews

 

Ruby is back in the Bayou and living in a shack with her young daughter. Paul Tate, her first love is back in the picture and trying to get Ruby to marry him. Ruby isn't in love with Paul but he uses his wealth and promises to get Ruby to become his wife.The Tate family is unhappy with the marriage due to family secrets and Gladys's strong dislike of Ruby. 

Giselle arrives on the arms of none other than Beau Andreas (Ruby's love) to cause havoc. Ruby tries to make the best of the situation and then Giselle is bitten by a venomous snake. Giselle slips into a coma and a whole new level of complications arise. 

I forgot how soap opera these books can be. I think that's why I enjoy reading them! I love the random, crazy things that happen and how the characters go on life journey's that often seem unreal. They make wild choices that make you want to scream!