Book cover featuring three novels by Rachael Eckles titled Trading Secrets, Risky Assets, and Blind Trust, arranged over a pink silk fabric background.

Author of award-winning Celeste Donovan series and Founder of Aphrodite Books

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INDUSTRY REVIEWS

  • "A glamorous romp through the international circuit of business success and underworld dealings."

    Midwest Book Review

  • "A wild ride of revenge and intrigue."

    Kirkus Reviews

  • "An absolute page turner."

    Best Thrillers Review

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Let’s MEET RACHAEL

An Indiana native, Rachael Eckles moved to New York City after law school. There, she worked in the finance industry, where she found the inspiration for the elusive Trading Secrets world. She currently lives in Manhattan, where she is working on her next novel.

Rachael donates a portion of her proceeds to local and global programs that empower women and girls through her foundation, Aphrodite Gives.

CELESTE DONOVAN SERIES

An Exciting New Novel of Decadence and High Crime

“A spellbinding, heart-stopping thriller”

— Traci Medford-Rosow, USA Today bestselling author

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“A fast-paced thriller that takes readers on a wild ride of revenge and intrigue.”

— Kirkus Reviews

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“A stylish, fierce, globetrotting crime thriller that fans of Janelle Brown and Kimberly McCreight will fall for . . . an absolute page-turner.”

— Best Thrillers

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“Eckles engages readers from beginning to end with this tale of betrayal, love, and international intrigue.”

—The US Review

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Risky Assets Signed Paperback Risky Assets Signed Paperback
Risky Assets Signed Paperback
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Blind Trust Signed Paperback
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Trading Secrets Signed Paperback
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Celeste Donovan Collection - Books 1-3
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RACHAEL’S NOVELS

Trading Secrets - Signed Paperback

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“Reminiscent of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Eckles’s debut Wall Street thriller grips the reader from the opening prologue. A tale of high-stakes Wall Street espionage and manipulation, the hunt for the ultimate evil opponent, an around-the-world, whirlwind adventure and a journey into the heart and soul of an extraordinary woman.” —Traci Medford-Rosow

Cover of the novel 'Risky Assets' by Rachael Eckles, featuring a pink background, gold text, and an illustration of a woman’s eye peeking through a triangular opening.

Risky Assets - Signed Paperback

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Risky Assets, the scintillating sequel to Trading Secrets featuring financier Celeste Donovan, is brimming with mystery and failed alliances. Celeste is living with secrets so tortured that if discovered, could destroy what she’s so carefully built. Will she be successful in making the world a safer place for herself and those she loves? Or will her appetite for vengeance jeopardize it all?

Book cover for 'Blind Trust' by Rachael Eckles, featuring a black background with gold lettering and a pink fabric ribbon across the center, indicating it is the third book in the Celeste Donovan series.

Blind Trust- Signed Paperback

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Set against the backdrop of her luxurious Manhattan lifestyle and success as a global financier, Celeste Donovan is committed to taking down the crime syndicate that has caused her and many others so much pain. While the illuminati, an elusive collaboration of US federal agents and many of her loved ones, claims allegiance to Celeste's ultimate goal of taking down her abusive ex's organization, Celeste suspects split agendas and ultimate betrayal. She must, as she has in the past, go it alone.

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WHAT readers ARE SAYING…

Readers' Testimonials

I can’t put this book down 😍

This book is truly one of kind and has been my go to book to take me on a Journey of hot romance and riches . It’s better than Sex in the City it’s the upgraded version 5.0 . Definitely a must read.

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Zakeyma

Great summer read!

A friend recommended this book and I am glad they did. I enjoyed reading it.

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DCGuy

Fantastic!

I ordered this book on a recommendation and I am so happy to have purchased it! The book keeps you in suspense and yearning for more when it is over. The plot and characters were amazing. I would highly recommend this book for an enjoyable read.

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Lynn G.

Channel your inner Celeste

If your life is feeling a little dull during quarantine, pick up Trading Secrets! You will forget that you’re working from home, grounded from travel, and foregoing the season’s latest fashions by diving into this read! Channel your inner Celeste, and the world will be yours again! 👠🌍✈️

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Courtney Roberts

Recommended Reading!

Great book by first time author Rachael Eckles. Main character Celeste is smart, sexy and strong. She knows what she wants and gets it but not without some troubles. I couldn’t put it down, especially when I got to the last few chapters. Left me asking questions and wondering what’s coming next. Can’t wait for the next book.

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Alexandra

Perfect quarantine read!

Such a fun read, I practically flew through it! It’s the perfect escape while we’re all stuck at home. I loved all the twists and turns and cannot wait for book #2!

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Sarah NY

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