Trophy Wives Series by Jason Hutchinson

John Forental thought that selling his company and going into early retirement would shake things up a bit in his life, but he had no idea what was coming. After his wife left him ten years prior, selling the company that drove them apart seemed like a mixed blessing. What would be his next chapter? Life, sometimes, guides a man in the right direction, even when the path seems unclear... moreJohn Forental thought that selling his company and going into early retirement would shake things up a bit in his life, but he had no idea what was coming. After his wife left him ten years prior, selling the company that drove them apart seemed like a mixed blessing. What would be his next chapter? Life, sometimes, guides a man in the right direction, even when the path seems unclear. Shortly after the sale was finalized and he realized he could live a fairly nice lifestyle indefinitely, he got the call that changed everything. Joanie, his ex, had passed and expressed her desire that John raise her biological child, an unrealized dream they had shared that had never come true. Having six-year-old Emilia in his life put things back into perspective and set some new priorities; private school, social events, and, inevitably, the Parent Teacher Association. Turning heads as the only father in a group of beautiful, wealthy trophy wives wasn't what he had expected, nor was being elected PTA President at the first meeting. He also hadn't expected to draw the immediate ire of the PTA's lead 'mean girl' Evangeline Leander. Trying to succeed in the world of the Rochester Heights Montessori PTA, John quickly learns that what works to build teams in business doesn't always translate. Sometimes, the members of the team, including the cold and pretentious Evangeline, need a firm hand and crave. .. a little discipline, that only he can provide. Author's This is not a harem story. It contains polyamorous relationships. less

John Forental's surprise term as the President of the Rochester Heights Montessori PTA continues. After taming the 'mean girl' Evangeline and cozying up to the girl-next-door Kaley, he tries to settle in and actually get some work done without the constant distraction of his gorgeous trophy wife entourage... moreJohn Forental's surprise term as the President of the Rochester Heights Montessori PTA continues. After taming the 'mean girl' Evangeline and cozying up to the girl-next-door Kaley, he tries to settle in and actually get some work done without the constant distraction of his gorgeous trophy wife entourage. While his daughter, Emilia, and her friends celebrate the end of the summer and prepare for their first week of school, John's got a lot to get used to, including having a child land in his lap after ten years of being single and alone. As part of his duties, John tries to make himself available at any time for his parents, including their husbands. So far, though, it's just been the women. .. that is, until Walter Transen, Chair of Transen Financial sends him a message asking for a quick meeting. Walter Transen's not all that interested in the workings of his kid's Montessori school, though. He's more interested in finding a lover for his wayward young wife, Alice, to keep her happy while he dabbles a bit on his own. John is certainly not used to the drama, but the trophy wives of the RHM Parent Teacher Association are serving it up, as well as themselves. Author's This is not a harem story. It contains polyamorous relationships. less

John Forental is building a family amidst the adventure that is his retirement. His daughter, Emilia, is enamored with him, her new friends at Rochester Heights Montessori, and especially Kaley and her daughter, Erin, who have been spending more and more of their time together. Add in Paola, John's live-in housekeeper and her own daughter, Amira, and it's a full house of family fun... moreJohn Forental is building a family amidst the adventure that is his retirement. His daughter, Emilia, is enamored with him, her new friends at Rochester Heights Montessori, and especially Kaley and her daughter, Erin, who have been spending more and more of their time together. Add in Paola, John's live-in housekeeper and her own daughter, Amira, and it's a full house of family fun. As the unwitting President of the RHM Parent Teacher Association, John takes his duties seriously, meeting one-on-one with the beautiful and neglected trophy wives that comprise the vast majority of the PTA. John is quickly learning that the corporate dog-eat-dog world has nothing on school politics, especially as he tries to dodge the attention of the beautiful Connie Transen, the ex-wife of Walter Transen, whose trophy wife Alice has already notched her headboard with his name. As life gets more complicated, though, John assesses what is important to him, and what is just pleasure-seeking. The most important thing he remembers, though, is that there's room for both. Author's This is not a harem story. It contains polyamorous relationships. less

When John Forental agreed to adopt his late ex-wife's child, he didn't know that he'd also be inheriting so much more. As the sole male member of the Rochester Heights Montessori PTA, and now, somehow, its President, he's having to deal with far more drama than the business he built and eventually sold... moreWhen John Forental agreed to adopt his late ex-wife's child, he didn't know that he'd also be inheriting so much more. As the sole male member of the Rochester Heights Montessori PTA, and now, somehow, its President, he's having to deal with far more drama than the business he built and eventually sold. Having spent the last ten years alone, lamenting how he screwed up his marriage, John insists on not tying himself down, but apparently the trophy wives of the PTA would rather be using ropes for something else. As he settles into his new role as father, he's having to navigate the growing feelings he has towards fellow parent Kaley as well as her feelings and his own towards his housekeeper, Paola. Transitioning from unrecognized loneliness to a household with two lovers and three children is a challenge he never expected to have to grapple with, so early after his planned early retirement. With all the potential pitfalls of his relationships at home, John's facing a hot pursuit by the hot ex-wife of Walter Transen, whose current wife Alice seduced him early on in his PTA journey. Not knowing if the powerful woman knows that detail of his life has kept him avoiding her, at least until he's sewn up all the details of his happy household. Author's This is not a harem story. It contains polyamorous relationships. less

Another school year is starting in the hallowed halls of Rochester Heights Montessori, and John Forental is debating whether or not to put his name out there for a second term as its PTA President. With a full house of complicated relationships, he's still trying to wrap his arms around the changes that came after the most consequential phone call of his life... moreAnother school year is starting in the hallowed halls of Rochester Heights Montessori, and John Forental is debating whether or not to put his name out there for a second term as its PTA President. With a full house of complicated relationships, he's still trying to wrap his arms around the changes that came after the most consequential phone call of his life. Learning that his ex-wife left a stipulation in her will about her desire that he be the guardian of her young child kicked off a chain of events that took him from a loner to an unconventional family man and father. The internal struggle has to be tabled when he receives a mysterious text searching for the whereabouts of his daughter, Emilia. This connects him with Billie Sanderson, a woman on the verge of homelessness, and the only thin connection he has to his daughter's previous life. Flying her out to Rochester is a no-brainer, but his tenure at Rochester Heights isn't over yet. The school politely asks him to go visit a parent who is on the fence about enrolling. Despite not wanting to be a salesman or cheerleader for the school, he agrees, meeting Rossa Vachan, a young influencer living off grid in the woods in Rochester's most exclusive area while her palatial mansion is being constructed. Let the new school year begin! Author's This is not a harem story. It contains polyamorous relationships. less