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Overview

James Thicke is a man whose mysterious past runs as deep as his violent streak. He’s channeled the intensity of his soul into twin passions—success as a screenwriter and marriage to movie actress Regina Baptiste. In the midst of filming his latest script, starring Regina and leading man Johnny Bergs, James receives a video of his wife caught in the most compromising of situations.
Hours later, the clip of the on-set infidelity has hit the Internet and gone viral in the blogosphere and across all channels of social media. James responds to the affront by savagely attacking Johnny Bergs, and the spectacle has both the paparazzi and the police amassing at the married couple’s estate. James goes on the run, but only as far as the city of Downey, California. As James tries to protect Regina from Hollywood’s underbelly, lust, blackmail, and revenge become his constant companions. Does an accidental affair spell permanent danger?

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Bestseller Dickey (Tempted by Trouble) sets a melodrama of infidelity among Hollywood’s glittering stars. James Thicke is a successful screenwriter with everything going for him when his wife, beautiful actress Regina Baptiste, is caught on video having sex with her leading man, Johnny Bergstein. As the video goes viral, Thicke lurches from feelings of bitter betrayal and yearning for vengeance to lingering love and responsibility for his wife. He makes a hasty incognito retreat to a seedy apartment complex, where he instantly and hilariously attracts the attention of a host of quirky and vivid characters as he tries to elude the paparazzi. Unfortunately, he doesn’t stay there, instead spiraling implausibly out of control. The love–hate relationship is for tabloid fans who are in it for the creative plot and Hollywood glitz and don’t care that the characters are flat and unlikable. Agent: Sara Camilli, Sara Camilli Agency. (Apr.)
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What's a financially successful screenwriter to do when his movie-star wife stars in an extremely explicit sex video? Can he possible believe her claim that it was all an accident? Dickey's latest novel (Tempted by Trouble, 2010, etc.) drops the reader into a very hip world starring characters ready-made for the screen. Their finances are vast, their bodies perfect, their troubles worthy of coverage on TMZ. Gorgeous Regina Baptiste, James Thicke's wife, has struggled to be taken seriously as an actor. Yet she has surprisingly starred in an explicit video with Johnny Bergs, aka Johnny Handsome, an actor she previously claimed to despise. James first gauges the world's reaction via social-networking sites. He then attacks Bergs and flees to a seedier part of town while his driver, called Driver, packs up and delivers all of his furniture and electronic gadgets. Hiding out amid a curious assortment of characters, James immediately, repeatedly and with carefully described technical prowess, exacts sexual revenge upon his wife with virtual strangers. His new neighbors include Mr. Chetwyn Holder, who jealously loves his young girlfriend. Mrs. Patrice Evans, who uses exercise not only to keep her body in shape but also to fill the emotional void that is her marriage. Sweet Isabel, a lovely, slightly older woman, offers James conversation and more. Yet Regina still loves James, Bergs' family wants revenge and a mysterious number keeps showing up on James' caller ID. And then there's the mysterious and threatening return of Regina's ex-husband. Dickey has set up an ardent thriller in which James must discover why his wife was in the sex video. Did someone coerce or trick her? How? Could the affair actually have been accidental? The pace is fast, to be sure, yet James' own promiscuity makes his jealousy difficult to sympathize with. A mix of erotica and noir, this novel lacks emotional depth.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780525952343
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
  • Publication date: 4/17/2012
  • Pages: 416
  • Sales rank: 23,772
  • Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 1.50 (d)

Meet the Author

Eric Jerome Dickey
Eric Jerome Dickey

Originally from Memphis, Tennessee Eric Jerome Dickey is the New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels. He is also the author of a six-issue miniseries of graphic novels for Marvel Entertainment featuring Storm (X-Men) and the Black Panther. He lives on the road and rests in whatever hotel will have him.

Biography

Eric Jerome Dickey was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and attended the University of Memphis (the former Memphis State), where he pledged Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and earned a degree in computer system technology. In 1983, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in engineering.

After landing a job in the aerospace industry working as a software developer, Dickey's artistic talents surfaced, inspiring him to become an actor and a stand-up comedian. He soon began working the local and national comedy circuit. In the early 1990s the aerospace industry took a downward turn and Dickey found himself "downsized," but took this as an opportunity to embark on a writing career.

Having written several scripts for his personal comedy act, Dickey started writing poetry and short stories. He joined the IBWA (International Black Writers and Artists), participated in their development workshops, and became a recipient of the IBWA SEED Scholarship to attend UCLA's creative writing classes. In 1994 his first published short story, "Thirteen," appeared in the IBWA's River Crossing, Voices of the Diaspora: An Anthology of the International Black Experience. A second short story, "Days Gone By," was published in the magazine A Place to Enter.

With those successes behind him, Dickey decided to fine-tune some of his earlier work and developed a screenplay called Cappuccino. Cappuccino was directed and produced by Craig Ross Jr. and appeared in coffeehouses around the Los Angeles area. In February 1998, Cappuccino made its local debut during the Pan African Film Festival at the Magic Johnson Theater in Los Angeles and is currently on the film festival circuit.

Dickey's book-signing tours for Sister, Sister, Friends and Lovers, and Milk in My Coffee took him coast to coast and helped propel these novels to No. 1 on the Blackboard bestsellers List. His books have been featured in many publications, including Essence magazine and USA Today, and have appeared on the bestseller lists of The Los Angeles Times, Blackboard, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. Dickey has appeared as a guest on many television shows, including BET's Our Voices and CNN's Sunday Morning Live.

Author biography courtesy of Penguin Group (USA).

    1. Hometown:
      Los Angeles, California
    1. Date of Birth:
      July 7, 1961
    2. Place of Birth:
      Memphis, Tennessee
    1. Education:
      B.S., University of Memphis, 1983
    2. Website:
      http://www.ericjeromedickey.com

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 30, 2012

    This book was HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I usually LOVE Eric's books but this book wasn;t good at all I forced myself to finish reading it.

    5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 26, 2012

    The things we do in the name of love...

    This book was filled with drama and suspense from beginning to end! After reading the last page, I had to reflect on how passionately one can love another, and the risks one is willing to take all in the name of love. Eric Jerome Dickey wove a tale that is quite masterful to say the least. I got into the story and into the heads of the characters. I felt sympathy for James Thicke, despised Johnny Bergs and Bobby Holland, and developed a love/hate emotion for Regina Baptiste. I could envision this story playing out in my head as if it were on the big screen. Eric Jerome Dickey has been absent for a brief time, but this work was well worth the wait!

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 19, 2012

    I Also Recommend:

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    loved the story line, so naturally had to get the this book. It

    loved the story line, so naturally had to get the this book. It did not disappoint!

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 4, 2012

    more from this reviewer

    I'm an EJD fan. I have all his books. But this one was not his b

    I'm an EJD fan. I have all his books. But this one was not his best. I had to force myself to finish reading it. No matter what I can't wait to see what he comes up with next.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 29, 2012

    Not his best,but the message is memorable

    Love EJD, always have.love how he pulled Ms.Bijou from pleasure,and his writing style,but while i never could put any of his other works down,i was able to with this read.i was left wanting and im not sure why

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 26, 2012

    I agree with the last remark, forcing myself to complete this bo

    I agree with the last remark, forcing myself to complete this book, don't think that I'm going to make it though. Giving it a two because the first few pages was interesting.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 25, 2012

    Not as good as the others

    Ejd is one of my fav authors. This one let me down. Only because im not into the hollywood type stuff. This seems like reality tv in a book. I made it to ch 17, and couldnt take anymore. Maybe i wil pick it back up later. Right now, not a good read.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 22, 2012

    Erica

    All of ejd's books i love and can read in a day or two, but this book started out slow and took a long time to read. Overall it was a good book and in the future i will continue to read his books.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 17, 2012

    Loved this book

    This is another book by Mr. Dickey that keeps you turning the pages!!

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  • Posted May 16, 2012

    I normally enjoy EJD books. I couldn't wait for this one to com

    I normally enjoy EJD books. I couldn't wait for this one to come out but once I started reading it, It was just an ok read for me. I guess I was expecting more based off his previous books. Even though this is fiction, the plot started becoming too unrealistic near the end. I'm hoping he comes back with the completion of the Giddeon Series soon or another book like his previous books. Still hats off to Mr. EJD for the entertainment.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 5, 2012

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    I have to force myself to finish reading

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 4, 2012

    Struggle

    All of his books are starting to be too similar. What is his obsession with british characters? I wasnt a fan of the dialogue, everyone spoke with underlying meanings and it started to get frustrating.

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  • Posted May 2, 2012

    I loved this book I am a true fan and am intrigued with everythi

    I loved this book I am a true fan and am intrigued with everything EJD writes since 1999! This book was great just relax and enter into Mr. Thickes world. I got caught up in his life just like I do for every other character in EJD novels. As with all his books I loved the rhythm of the words on the page and energy of EDJ novels. Sure I put the book down here and there... BUT I picked it right back UP as soon as I could. Thing that I dont like as with all his books is that they have to end :(
    Mr Dickey If you write 80 more books I will anticipate each one and buy every last one of them.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 27, 2012

    Good read!!!

    Not the best ending in the world, but over all a good read.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 27, 2012

    Always enjoyable

    Reading an Eric Jerome Dickey offering is sure to draw you in, polarize your opinion and then leave you wanting more, thinking about the characters and story long after the last page has been turned. If you want drama, conflicted love and lust, then this is your book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 26, 2012

    The things we do in the name of love...

    This book was filled with drama and suspense from beginning to end! After reading the last page, I had to reflect on how passionately one can love another, and the risks one is willing to take all in the name of love. Eric Jerome Dickey wove a tale that is quite masterful to say the least. I got into the story and into the heads of the characters. I felt sympathy for James Thicke, despised Johnny Bergs and Bobby Holland, and developed a love/hate emotion for Regina Baptiste. I could envision this story playing out in my head as if it were on the big screen. Eric Jerome Dickey has been absent for a brief time, but this work was well worth the wait!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 22, 2012

    Accidental affair

    A good page turner

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 22, 2012

    Page Turner !!

    Eric Jerome Dickey did it again !!!! He kept me intrigued as I read this book that I was u enable to put down. Keep ur dictionary handy, because his vocabulary expanded, and I loves it !!! Nice to know that the Gideon Series will continue !!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 21, 2012

    He never disappoint

    The attraction between James & Regina is felt by all that surround themselves in their presence. Hollywood Writer hooks up with an upcoming actress and the drama begins. Their relationship will come to a crossroad overnight, when Regina falls prey to the oldest trick in the book... An attack on her self-esteem by someone that she wants so desperately to show that she is stronger, powerful and in control of her career... She falls hard under the pressure and is left facing the harsh reality of what happens when your accidental affair becomes public seconds after the Director yells CUT!

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    Posted May 15, 2012

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