The Art of Seduction

by Katherine O'Neal

Mason Caldwell is not who she claims to be. For one thing, she is alive and well. As a masquerade her life is a masterpiece. And only Richard Garrett has the power to expose the truth . . . The Art Of Seduction Frustrated by the world's indifference to her haunting, sensual paintings, Mason Caldwell boldly fakes her own death. The results are as brilliant as the colors imbuing her art. Now disguised as her surviving "sister" Amy, Mason enjoys the fruits of her deception-fame, wealth, and entry into the glittering halls of haute Paris. It's a perfect deceit until art expert Richard Garrett enters the picture. For something about the Mason Caldwell myth doesn't sit right with him, and he intends to uncover the truth . . . if a shadowy past or his own heart doesn't betray him. But a woman of Mason's talents isn't easily undone, and a dangerous game of truths and lies can reveal hidden desires, igniting a passion beyond their control . . . Affaire de Coeur calls award-winning author Katherine O'Neal "the Queen of Romantic Adventure" But her best romantic adventures are shared with her long-time husband, noted film critic William Arnold, who travels with her to all the exotic and glamorous locations where she sets her books. Katherine believes in the sexual empowerment of women and has as much fun researching her books as she does writing them.

345 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2007

About the author

Katherine O'Neal is the USA Today best-selling author of twelve historical romances. Her 1993 debut novel, The Last Highwayman, earned Romantic Times' honors for Best Sensual Historical Romance, and she is the recipient of the magazine's coveted Career Achievement Award.

Dubbed by Affaire de Coeur magazine, "the Queen of Romantic Adventure," Katherine lives for travel and has made extensive research trips to all the glamorous locations where her novels are set. "The spirit of place is very important to my work," she says. "To me, nothing is sexier than travel."

Katherine lives in Seattle with her husband, the author and film critic William Arnold, and their four guinea pigs--all of whom have had one of her books dedicated to them.

Foreign language editions of Katherine O'Neal's books are available in more than a dozen countries. Her 2008 novel, Just for Her, will be published this year as a Japanese Manga comic.

Reviews

[Sardar Faizan · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Jess · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mason Caldwell tried and tried to get art critics to notice her haunting, sensual paintings, but nobody cared. One night, on a bridge in Paris, she jumped in to save someone, but it turned out to be the move that made her and her work famous. For weeks she lay unconsious, while critics clamor over her work and the story of her suicide. You see, they found a body on the banks, thought to be her. Mason goes along with the scheme, acting as a sister so that her art can be managed, but a man, Richard Garrett, may unveil her secret. Pretty good book, but not as steamy as I thought. Need more detail.

[Kenya | Reviews May Vary · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really only read a few chapters here and there in this book and then the end. Im pretty sure that I didnt miss anything, really. I was sort of waiting for something to compell me to read the whole thing. It reminded me of one of those romantic comedies... I think it would have Sandra Bullock or Camaron Diaz in it. Maybe Jennifer Aniston. And some hot guy. Total chick flick.

[Cindi · Rating 3 out of 5]

'romantic adventure' is an understatement... love Katherine O'Neal's writing

[Tyler · Rating 3 out of 5]

A some points it seemed really well thought through, but towards the end it seemed a little sloppily out together as far as the plot. But an enjoyable read for sure.

[Elisabeth Grace · Rating 1 out of 5]

Same old trite stuff most likely written by Ms. O'Neal's meal ticket, former film critic Bill Arnold, a sad excuse for a writer, but valuable to her.

[Sarah Delgado]

Got a few chapters in but the story wasn't really grabbing my attention. I will try to read it again another time