Scorpio's
Kiss by M.C. Domovitch
Published
on January 29th 2016
Genres:
Romance, Women's Fiction
SYNOPSIS
Scorpio's Kiss is set in New York and Paris amid the
glamorous and competitive worlds of art and real estate, Scorpio's Kiss takes
the reader from the late 1940s to the 1970s through the tumultuous lives of its
heroes. There is Alex Ivanov, the son of a Russian immigrant and part-time
prostitute. He yearns to escape his sordid life and achieve fame and fortune.
His dreams of becoming a world-class builder are met with countless obstacles,
yet he perseveres in the hope of someday receiving the recognition he craves.
Half a world away, Brigitte Dartois is an abused teenager who runs into the
arms of a benefactor with an agenda all his own. When she finds out that her
boss has an ulterior motive, she flees again, determined to earn her living
through her art. This career brings her fame, but also the unwanted attention
of her early abuser. M C Domovitch's debut novels are compelling tales filled
with finely etched characters and a superb understanding of the power of
ambition. Scorpio's Kiss promises to resonate with all who once had a dream.
(This was originally published as Scorpio Rising and The
Sting of the Scorpio.)
PURCHASE
ABOUT THE
AUTHOR
Monique was born in the small town of Hearst Ontario, the oldest
of ten children. “You can’t imagine the pressure,” she says,laughing. “Anything
I did wrong—and I did plenty—was sure to lead my siblings into a life of sin. I
therefore accept the blame for any wrongdoings by all member of my family.”
When she was twenty years old she moved to Montreal, where she
became a successful model, winning the prestigious Modeling Association of
American Contest and continuing on to an international career. During this
time, she worked with many top photographers and graced many designer runways.
“Modeling was a wonderful career,” she says. “I met so many interesting and
talented people. I travelled all over the world. After ten years of facing
cameras and audiences, I became very comfortable with the public. I had no idea
at the time, just how much this ability would serve me later in life.”
When Monique retired from modeling, she founded Beauties Modeling Agency in Montreal. Through her tutelage, many Canadian models gained international renown. “I wanted to accept my age rather than try desperately to look young for an unforgiving camera. That was the main reason I retired from modeling when I was still young.”
When Monique retired from modeling, she founded Beauties Modeling Agency in Montreal. Through her tutelage, many Canadian models gained international renown. “I wanted to accept my age rather than try desperately to look young for an unforgiving camera. That was the main reason I retired from modeling when I was still young.”
Later, she became a financial adviser and planner, and soon found
herself hosting her own national television show about personal finance. After
four years on the air, the series ended and Monique soon retired from her
financial career, remarried and embarked on her new career in writing. Her
success was almost instant. She was singed on by an agent within months of
finishing her first novel and soon signed two contracts for a total of six
books. She is now hard at work on her ninth, due out in winter of 2015.
My Review:
This was a very turbulent read. Get ready to buckle in for the ride. Across continents and many surprises later I was ready for book 2. The author talks about an interesting time period as well. I liked the characters and the way they interacted with one another. I am giving this book a 4/5. I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own.
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