November 7th, 2009 | by Melissa MacNeal |
Some books—like some lives—are just more FUN than others! And from the time I brainstormed the plot of SEXUAL SECRETS with my Aphrodisia editor, I knew this story with its twin French heroines would be as much fun for me to write as it’ll be for you to read!
It all started with the premise…what if identical twin sisters were dissatisfied with their husbands’ performance in bed, so they switched? Since historicals were my first love as a writer, I was tickled to set this story in Victorian London—partly because husband swapping would’ve been a little easier then, if not entirely . . . moral.
Ah, but in fiction, we sometimes overlook those little details, just as Colette and Camille quickly shove aside any qualms about their dirty little secret. Colette’s husband, Heath, is a man of, shall we say, larger-than-life proportion and stamina, while poor Camille is married to an old codger who, yes, saved her from a tawdry life in the Paris backstreets, but he’s full of himself and . . . limp. Rutledge also happens to be Heath’s father!
So imagine the little escapades in that mansion where these four Bentleys live, in separate wings. And figure in the ladies’ maids and the cook, who immediately realize what’s happened but keep their mouths shut.
And then mix in a dark, exotic stranger who comes to London on a devious mission . . . spies on the twins in their couturier shop, under the guise of having them design his fiancee’s wedding dress and a costume for an upcoming ball. Hadrian Swann and his beloved are not what they seem—and they’ve come to cash in on a Bentley secret that makes our twin heroines look downright angelic.
And Rubio Palladino, London’s most celebrated trance medium, sees the whole affair on another plane entirely! Rubio is an artsy sort who can’t go anywhere without making an entrance in his flashy clothes, and he’s also a continuing character in the companion piece to SEXUAL SECRETS, which I’m writing now! It’ll be called SEXUAL HUNGER, out next fall, and it features twin heroes!
Meanwhile, YOU have an opp to win a free copy of Camille and Colette’s story!
I’m a newbie on Facebook, so I’m looking for friends! Post a note on my wall about getting a copy of SEXUAL SECRETS—and send me a friend request! It’s yours, autographed! Not on Facebook? Be among the first three to email me from my website, asking for a book—that would be www.MelissaMacNeal.com.
Are we having fun yet?! Hope you enjoy my story as much as I enjoyed concocting it!
Hi Melissa! Sounds great! I sent you a friend’s request on facebook.
by Amy S. · November 7th, 2009 at 11:38 amHi Melissa! Gosh, that cover so is one of your best! I think too what makes it stand out is not just the pic of the model and the clothing but the color! I love your premise and all for this book! and the next with the SEXUAL HUNGER. This is so neat! And I think so neat to have both sisters story in the book and especially historical! Did you ever get to visit London? I’d so love to! Just to reminisce the different settings to what they look like today.
Again congrats on a great release!
by CaffeyCathie · November 7th, 2009 at 11:43 amMelissa, I love this storyline and the cover is so beautiful !! It sounds like a really intriguing and steamy read. I can’t wait.
by Armenia · November 7th, 2009 at 12:14 pmHi Melissa,
by Estella · November 7th, 2009 at 3:49 pmI sent you a friend request on Facebook.
Hi Melissa,
by Booklover1335 · November 7th, 2009 at 8:28 pmCamille and Collette’s story sounds so good. Not on facebook, and would love the chance to read it….so I sent you an email.
Hi Melissa,
Am late to this post but just wanted to congratulate you on your return to historical. What an devillishly devious read this appears to be.
by Little Lamb Lost · November 8th, 2009 at 4:02 pmVery cool, Melissa! I just got your postcard in the mail for it–gorgeous cover!
by Fedora · November 10th, 2009 at 1:26 amCongratulations Melissa! I love historicals.
I always get tickled by the name Camille; have a friend by the name and for some reason she hates it. I don’t understand her, I think it’s lovely!
by Anya Howard · November 16th, 2009 at 11:37 am