In 1982, after years of working in advertising in Oklahoma, Jann Stapp took a job as the personal assistant to the world's bestselling author, Harold Robbins. Like those he portrayed in his novels, Harold Robbins lived life hard, fast, and occasionally out-of-control. He was a larger-than-life figure, and he let those around him know it. Young Jann didn't know what she was walking into--but she loved every minute of it. Jann and Harold Robbins were married in 1992.

 

Harold and Me is the chronicle of the last fifteen years of Harold Robbins' life. Harold was a natural storyteller and Jann absorbed his stories with awe and admiration. Just like his characters, his life was a rollercoaster ride of pride, drama, and intensity, and Jann tells his story--and theirs--with vividness and love.  

Praise

"Great book!! Fascinating reading about a colorful man. Harold was the king of pop fiction. About all of what he wrote, he lived! Jann was a remarkable, loving partner throughout their roller-coaster lives together."--Barbara Eden, award-winning actress and star of I Dream of Jeannie on Harold and Me

 

"Really successful writers give their readers a world they know intimately, and Harold certainly knew his world.  From his luxurious yachts in the south of France to his lavish jet-set parties, Harold was king.  He was larger than life and a real charmer."--Jackie Collins, New York Times bestselling author of Drop Dead Beautiful on Harold and Me

About the Author(s)

Jann Robbins

JANN ROBBINS has worked as an ad executive and as an editor of both novels and nonfiction. She worked as Harold Robbins' executive assistant for ten years prior to their marriage. Harold passed away in 1997, but Jann continues to edit his unfinished manuscripts and develop his ideas into new novels. She is the co-author of the Colby Award-winning book Hope and Honor. She lives in Valencia, California.  

photo: Arthur Coleman