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Tiny Dancer
Born to Dance… Dying to Love
At twenty-four, Samantha O’Brien scores her dream job as a dancer at the famous Moulin Rouge, only to arrive in Paris to find her well-laid plans in disarray. Fortuitously, Sam is rescued by the eccentric, tarot-card reading proprietress of Hotel Hollandaise, who cautions that Paris is for lovers, but not always love.
As Sam launches into her new career, the show’s super sexy, Sicilian stage director, Tony Di Falco reveals he is more than just a creative genius and hard taskmaster, leaving Sam to wonder whether secrets, specifically her own, are indeed best shared.
Meeting Philippe Lacroix, a struggling, young artist in Montmartre saves Sam from imploding under the pressure. He introduces her to the city of love, captivating her with his angelic good looks and sensuous touch. Yet the mounting attraction intensifies between Samantha and her passionate nemesis Tony, and a tense, sexually-charged relationship threatens to overwhelm them both. But the show must go on.
Filled with backstage bitchiness, tough rehearsals, a sprinkling of cocaine and the French addiction to cigarettes, Samantha grapples with her new life. Then without warning, Sam’s destiny changes literally before her eyes and she finally discovers that even in the most romantic city of the world, you don’t find love, love finds you.
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M/F Contemporary Erotic Romance - Full-length novel, 84,428 words
At twenty-four, Samantha O’Brien scores her dream job as a dancer at the famous Moulin Rouge, only to arrive in Paris to find her well-laid plans in disarray. Fortuitously, Sam is rescued by the eccentric, tarot-card reading proprietress of Hotel Hollandaise, who cautions that Paris is for lovers, but not always love.
As Sam launches into her new career, the show’s super sexy, Sicilian stage director, Tony Di Falco reveals he is more than just a creative genius and hard taskmaster, leaving Sam to wonder whether secrets, specifically her own, are indeed best shared.
Meeting Philippe Lacroix, a struggling, young artist in Montmartre saves Sam from imploding under the pressure. He introduces her to the city of love, captivating her with his angelic good looks and sensuous touch. Yet the mounting attraction intensifies between Samantha and her passionate nemesis Tony, and a tense, sexually-charged relationship threatens to overwhelm them both. But the show must go on.
Filled with backstage bitchiness, tough rehearsals, a sprinkling of cocaine and the French addiction to cigarettes, Samantha grapples with her new life. Then without warning, Sam’s destiny changes literally before her eyes and she finally discovers that even in the most romantic city of the world, you don’t find love, love finds you.
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M/F Contemporary Erotic Romance - Full-length novel, 84,428 words
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First published March 1, 2016
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About the author
Diane Demetre
20 books110 followersDiane Demetre is an award-winning author of contemporary, genre-busting romance, suspense and mystery novels. Her intuitive insights into human behavior are woven into her casts of characters, heightening the intrigue in her storytelling. Set in exotic locations, her stories are packed with emotional punch and feature empowered heroines who live life to the fullest, much like the author herself. Having visited her stories’ locations, Diane writes with an authentic sense of place, dramatic flair and an evocative style that captivates her readers.
For her outstanding contribution to the arts, she was awarded 2019 SBAA International Women’s Day Leader Award for Leadership in the Entertainment, Creative Arts and Media Industry.
Winner of Romance Writers of Australia Emerald Pro Award Best Unpublished Manuscript 2017, Retribution is a masterful creation of insightful suspense.
Winner of Luminosity Publishing Readers’ Choice Awards Best Books and Best Covers 2015 and 2016, the re-released Steamy Secrets series are stand-alone titles filled with erotic adventures set in exotic locations.
Acclaimed author of one of 2020’s outstanding personal development books, Master Mindset, 21 transformative ways to master your life in this uncertain time.
For her outstanding contribution to the arts, she was awarded 2019 SBAA International Women’s Day Leader Award for Leadership in the Entertainment, Creative Arts and Media Industry.
Winner of Romance Writers of Australia Emerald Pro Award Best Unpublished Manuscript 2017, Retribution is a masterful creation of insightful suspense.
Winner of Luminosity Publishing Readers’ Choice Awards Best Books and Best Covers 2015 and 2016, the re-released Steamy Secrets series are stand-alone titles filled with erotic adventures set in exotic locations.
Acclaimed author of one of 2020’s outstanding personal development books, Master Mindset, 21 transformative ways to master your life in this uncertain time.
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April 14, 2016
Loved the setting, loved the story
Samantha O’Brien is a young dancer set to make the big time at the Moulin Rouge but arrives to find things aren’t all that glossy and glamorous at the cabaret. First there is the ultra-sexy director Tony Di Falco who I loved. What a scorching hot man he is with his great bod’ and backstage secrets. Then there is the young artist Philippe, who Sam falls in love with. He has secrets too, but not what you expect. One of my favourite characters was Madame Lucette. She keeps reading Sam’s tarot cards and what she discovers makes a terrific link to the story. Then there is the visit of a couple of characters from Diane’s first book, Dancing Queen who give familiarity and further depth to the story. Of course, there is a twist at the end which is what this author promises and she delivered again. What I like best about Diane’s work is that it is different to the usual angsty, predictable erotic romance and it includes great dance and sex scenes. I look forward to the next Dance of Love novel.
Samantha O’Brien is a young dancer set to make the big time at the Moulin Rouge but arrives to find things aren’t all that glossy and glamorous at the cabaret. First there is the ultra-sexy director Tony Di Falco who I loved. What a scorching hot man he is with his great bod’ and backstage secrets. Then there is the young artist Philippe, who Sam falls in love with. He has secrets too, but not what you expect. One of my favourite characters was Madame Lucette. She keeps reading Sam’s tarot cards and what she discovers makes a terrific link to the story. Then there is the visit of a couple of characters from Diane’s first book, Dancing Queen who give familiarity and further depth to the story. Of course, there is a twist at the end which is what this author promises and she delivered again. What I like best about Diane’s work is that it is different to the usual angsty, predictable erotic romance and it includes great dance and sex scenes. I look forward to the next Dance of Love novel.
November 18, 2016
Hot off the heels of having loved book one in Diane Demetre's Dance of Love series (our review can be found here), we had high hopes for this second novel and it certainly lived up to our hopes and expectations.
Tiny Dancer revolves around Samantha who has scored her dream job as a dancer at the Moulin Rouge but soon finds out that even the best laid plans don't always work out as we hope. Whilst in Paris, she is met by an ensemble of characters, all of whom are well developed and suitably nuanced to fit into the highly creative and tough lifestyle of the most famed cabaret dancers in the world. Additionally, Demetre paints vividly the atmosphere of Paris and the Moulin Rouge with such detail that it adds yet another layer of intimacy to the story.
A wonderful read that we highly recommend.
Tiny Dancer revolves around Samantha who has scored her dream job as a dancer at the Moulin Rouge but soon finds out that even the best laid plans don't always work out as we hope. Whilst in Paris, she is met by an ensemble of characters, all of whom are well developed and suitably nuanced to fit into the highly creative and tough lifestyle of the most famed cabaret dancers in the world. Additionally, Demetre paints vividly the atmosphere of Paris and the Moulin Rouge with such detail that it adds yet another layer of intimacy to the story.
A wonderful read that we highly recommend.
February 10, 2017
This wonderful story took me through the streets of Paris into a world only the selected go. I anxiously waited until the end of each day for my reading time. I fell in love with the characters, fell in love with the dancers and felt devastated when I finished the read.
But then DANCE TO A GYPSY BEAT was released and my anxiety was replaced with bliss.......the entire series of DANCE OF LOVE are must reads...I am anxiously waiting for this superb author to release a new read.
Bravo DIANE DEMETRE
But then DANCE TO A GYPSY BEAT was released and my anxiety was replaced with bliss.......the entire series of DANCE OF LOVE are must reads...I am anxiously waiting for this superb author to release a new read.
Bravo DIANE DEMETRE
March 7, 2017
I loved this novel that I won in a goodreads giveaway. It was supposed to be for my mother (oops!), but arrived here instead. It was a wonderful story, well written, realistic, funny, emotional characters. Samantha has a dream and nothing is going to get in the way of realising it - except life of course! Diane Demetre has created an amazing world full of believable, relatable, human characters who jump off the page and grab you taking you along for the ride and leading you to a great ending! Happily recommend to anyone who enjoys a fabulous and sexy story!
April 4, 2016
After reading the first book, Dancing Queen, by this author, I wondered if Tiny Dancer would deliver. It did! A well-written erotic romance with its share of twists and suspense. Love the characters and the way the author describes Paris and behind the scenes of the Moulin Rouge.
March 18, 2017
I loved reading Tiny Dancer it was so entertaining and easy to read page after page. I was simply enthralled! As for Sam, well what a life, what a talent and what an adventure.
I'm about to start my next book by Diane Demetre I just love her writing and its style.
I'm about to start my next book by Diane Demetre I just love her writing and its style.
February 14, 2017
- Received book for free through Goodreads Giveaways, thank you Diane.
I'd like to start my little review with a most sincere and heartfelt thank you to the author, Diane. It is always a thrill when I receive an email that I am a winner of a Goodreads Giveaway, and again when I receive the happiest of happy mail - a book. But to receive the book, open it to find it personally signed to me, with a letter and a gorgeous book mark - and literally sealed with a kiss - absolutely made my day. I was so overjoyed at the time and effort Diane put into my copy of her book. What may have been be a small act and only taken a few minutes, to me, was such an unexpected delight. I truly thank you, Diane!
Tiny Dancer took me on a first class adventure to Paris and surrounds - all from the comfort of my favourite reading chair, no passport needed. The sights, smells, sounds of Sam's Paris, so wonderfully described, it is the cherry on top of this beautiful love story. Not to mention the back stage access to one of Paris' hottest venues - Moulin Rouge!
Conquering her demons to follow her dreams, Sam will become your new best friend. Through love and loss, cheering and cheating, Sam keeps her desires alive no matter the moral or physical challenges.
The city of love does not disappoint, nor does the 'man book candy'. Tiny Dancer is full of weird and wonderful characters you will love as much as I did.
I'm now so eager to read books 1 and 3, to fill in the gaps and go on another exotic ride!
I'd like to start my little review with a most sincere and heartfelt thank you to the author, Diane. It is always a thrill when I receive an email that I am a winner of a Goodreads Giveaway, and again when I receive the happiest of happy mail - a book. But to receive the book, open it to find it personally signed to me, with a letter and a gorgeous book mark - and literally sealed with a kiss - absolutely made my day. I was so overjoyed at the time and effort Diane put into my copy of her book. What may have been be a small act and only taken a few minutes, to me, was such an unexpected delight. I truly thank you, Diane!
Tiny Dancer took me on a first class adventure to Paris and surrounds - all from the comfort of my favourite reading chair, no passport needed. The sights, smells, sounds of Sam's Paris, so wonderfully described, it is the cherry on top of this beautiful love story. Not to mention the back stage access to one of Paris' hottest venues - Moulin Rouge!
Conquering her demons to follow her dreams, Sam will become your new best friend. Through love and loss, cheering and cheating, Sam keeps her desires alive no matter the moral or physical challenges.
The city of love does not disappoint, nor does the 'man book candy'. Tiny Dancer is full of weird and wonderful characters you will love as much as I did.
I'm now so eager to read books 1 and 3, to fill in the gaps and go on another exotic ride!
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