You wanted to do it. This is work, Rose. And what they do... When an ambitious smooth-operator and a stunning singleton become intimately involved, they soon find themselves embroiled in a heated affair and pushing the boundaries of sexual acceptability to the limit in this electric debut novel. Douglas Spencer, a widower and newly-retired gynaecologist, has spent years playing the field, easily seducing every woman who crosses his wayward path. Recently though, his ego has been severely bruised by Helen's exit from his ...
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You wanted to do it. This is work, Rose. And what they do... When an ambitious smooth-operator and a stunning singleton become intimately involved, they soon find themselves embroiled in a heated affair and pushing the boundaries of sexual acceptability to the limit in this electric debut novel. Douglas Spencer, a widower and newly-retired gynaecologist, has spent years playing the field, easily seducing every woman who crosses his wayward path. Recently though, his ego has been severely bruised by Helen's exit from his life; she has been the only woman with whom he has enjoyed any genuine connection beyond a mere sexual attraction. In an effort to reassert his machismo, Douglas is intent upon increasing his profile as a known client at the notorious Soho sex-club SARDINE, where he is a member, but he is in need of an adventurous new accomplice, having exhausted the possibilities within his social circle of beautiful female acquaintances. In a moment of serendipity he meets his match in Stella, a striking and sexually self-assured woman on the prowl for a new man. The two become equally fascinated by one another; Stella is enthralled by Douglas's wealth, status and experience and he is intrigued by her child-like demeanour, which is juxtaposed with her profound understanding of all things carnal. The only difference between them is that Stella quickly becomes emotionally attached to Douglas, whereas he maintains an aloofness that threatens to break her heart. Stella recognises in Douglas a strong desire for sexual experimentation, a disregard for conventional morality, and a longing to find the right partner with whom he can indulge these dangerous impulses, and she is all too willing to fulfil this role for him, becoming 'Rose' as an imagined Escort. Under the guidance of this lover, she discovers a new sexual confidence, but selfish fulfilment and exploitation are often two sides of the same coin. She is prepared to risk everything to keep Douglas in her grasp, and accepts his invitation to the Weekend Spectacular at SARDINE, a high-octane event of fantasy and performance and with Douglas playing an insidious game with Stella as his prey, the party sets in motion a rollercoaster of intrigue, jealousy, betrayal and ultimately murder. The question is having now 'made her bed' will she be able to sustain the consequences?
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