Jackie Collins was one of the world's top-selling novelists, with over 500m copies of her books sold in more than 40 countries and 30 of them bestsellers.

She was known for giving her readers an unrivalled insider's knowledge of Hollywood and the glamorous lives (and loves) of the rich and famous.  

From glittering rock parties and concerts to stretch limos and mansions, here are five of Jackie's books you need to read. 

Lucky, 1985

Lucky Santangelo is a woman ready for action. From LA to New York, Lucky fights for her father's honour but comes up against his evil wife.

Winning is all that matters in this book but you're sure to come across steamy romance scenes and exciting cat fights all the way through. 

 

Chances, 1975

Gino Santangelo's rise to prominence in the glitzy world of gambling and organized crime includes his adventures in Las Vegas, where he builds a multi-million-dollar hotel during the city's early years.

 

Hollywood Wives, 1983

They lunch at Ma Maison and discuss hot gossip. They cruise down Rodeo Drive in their Mercedes Benz and turn shopping at Gucci into an art form.

They are the Hollywood Wives, a privileged breed of women whose ticket to ride is their famous husbands. It's Hollywood at its most flamboyant. 

 

Lady Boss, 1990

The dangerously beautiful Lucky returns in Lady Boss. And this time the shockingly sensual, ruthlessly clever Lucky is out to conquer Hollywood! 

With Lady Boss, Jackie Collins brings back one of her most intriguing and endearing characters. She also proves once again that she is the unquestioned queen of glamorous fiction.

 

The Santangelos, 2015

A vicious hit. A vengeful enemy. A drug addled Colombian club owner. A sex crazed Italian family.

The ever powerful Lucky Santangelo has to deal with them all, while Max—her teenage daughter is becoming the “It” girl in Europe’s modeling world. And her Kennedy-esque son, Bobby, is being set up for a murder he didn’t commit. But Lucky can deal with it.