An Accidental Affair [Hardcover]

Eric Jerome Dickey (Author)

Book Description

Release date: April 17, 2012

Obsession. Intrigue. Murder. New York Times bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey once again "pushes romance and deceit to the next level" (USA Weekend), in this tantalizing tale of a high- profile marriage rocked by an unhappy accident: infidelity.

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?

An Accidental Affair has the eroticism of Pleasure, the intrigue of Thieves' Paradise, the relentless pacing of Drive Me Crazy, and a female lead as complex as Genevieve.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for An Accidental Affair

“Once again, Eric Jerome Dickey has written a genre bending…story that is chalk full of danger, intrigue, mysterious characters with shady motives, murder, intrigue…and obsession. Oh, and there's sex. Lots of graphic, erotic, steamy, sweaty, climactic earth-quaking sex…the reader is forewarned: you are in for a hardboiled, fast ride.”—Seattle-Post Intelligencer

“The pace is fast, to be sure…A mix of erotica and noir…an ardent thriller.”—Kirkus Reviews.

“A melodrama of infidelity among Hollywood’s glittering stars…quirky and vivid.”—Publishers Weekly

Further praise for Eric Jerome Dickey and his novels:

“Once you start…you’ll have a tough time letting it go.”—The Washington Informer

“Scenes that take your breath away…and a speed-of-light plot.”—Booklist

“The high-octane narrative will have readers burning through page after page.”—Publishers Weekly

“An action-packed classic noir thriller that draws you in from the first page.”—Ebony

“Dickey taps the intimate emotions of a woman.”—Entertainment Weekly

“[A] sizzling, sexy, downright gritty love story.”—Library Journal

“No one does it like Eric Jerome Dickey.”—Black Expressions

“Steamy romance, betrayal, and redemption. Dickey at his best.”—USA Today

“Wonderfully written . . . smooth, unique, and genuine.”—The Washington Post Book World

“Crackles with wit and all the rhythm of an intoxicatingly funky rap.”—The Cincinnati Enquirer

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Adult; 1 edition (April 17, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525952349
• ISBN-13: 978-0525952343
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 1.4 x 9.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (121 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #301,041 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Eric Jerome Dickey is the author of twelve novels, including the bestsellers Genevieve, Drive Me Crazy, Naughty or Nice, The Other Woman, and Thieves' Paradise. Dickey writes full time and is developing a six-issue mini-series of comic books for Marvel Enterprises featuring Storm (X-Men) and the Black Panther.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Not His Best Work May 17, 2012

By Ilk2shop

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have never read an Eric Jerome Dickey book that I did not like, until now. The Accidental Affair started off somewhat slow, but he has written other books that way so I thought it would get better. However, as I am now approaching the end of the book I have to say that this was the worse book he has ever written. If I didn't know better I would think that someone else penned the book under his name. Maybe it was the subject matter. As another reviewer wrote, no one cares about the inner workings of Hollywood.

The characters lacked substance. There was a very noticeable difference to his writing style. It seemed that he wanted the characters to be somewhat ambiguous. Not that it matters, but it was difficult to tell the nationalities of the characters. He often describes himself as a man without a home. This book seemed to imply that he wanted to touch a different audience perhaps the audiences of all the countries that he has visited.

Please go back to what you know. As the saying goes if it's not broke, don't fix it. There was nothing wrong with your pervious style of writings so why the change. I find that I have to force myself to finish this book. The book seem to go on forever, but the content was basically about nothing. The whole book was pretty unbelievable.

It seemed like he had to satisfy a contractual obiligation so he just wrote something. The content and character did not seem to be throughly complete. Definitely not his best work!!

40 of 49 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Eric returns and the readers benefit... April 17, 2012

By Jason Frost TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

`Griot' (gree-oh): a West African storyteller, praise singer, poet, and musician. "A Griot must have the ability to extemporize on current events, chance incidents, and the passing scene. His wit can be devastating and his knowledge of local history formidable". If that is the aged definition of a Griot, then Eric Jerome Dickey is its modern day doppelganger. I became a fan of Eric's after reading `The Other Woman', a book that is three hundred plus pages of pure, uncut literary cocaine. In this modern era where superlative words are tossed around like hacky sacks at a Grateful Dead concert, finding a true wordsmith with true talent takes some looking. Be grateful in knowing then, that your journey is done.

Eric has penned thirteen NY Times Bestsellers and is poised to knock down number fourteen with `Accidental Affair'. In this book Eric takes us into the world of the very rich and the very famous. James Thicke is a screen writer with immeasurable talent who is married to Regina Baptiste, a woman who is so incredibly stunning that it would tempt Athena to give Medusa a twin. But in the debaucherous land of unlimited milk and honey, even the rich have problems.

Especially when that problem is on YouTube.
Especially when that problem is naked.
Especially when that problem isn't naked alone.
Especially when that problem is your wife.

James Thicke isn't the weak diplomatic "let's talk about it" type so he does what any sane, super rich, extremely famous, pissed off husband would do... he dispenses violence like he was an extra from `300'. Thus begins another one of Eric's future classics. All of Eric's books open fast, and his last three have opened fast enough to default airbags.

This one is no different.

A great artist paints a picture and lets you figure out what you see how you see it. A great writer does the same. In the few minutes of the day that I wasn't reading this book I was wondering "what the hell was in James's background that caused him to do the things that he did"? No really people... you'll read about James and wonder where his sense of everything comes from. Especially in the end. Oh my lord. Eric threw me for a loop in `Tempted by Trouble', and while this ending isn't all M. Night Shyamalan, I promise that you won't breathe until the resolution. Providing there is one. "Tomorrow is another day", right?

And what would an Eric book be without an incredible cast of surrounding characters. Those who know me will know that my favorite is Patrice Evans. (You'll look at Post-It notes in a whole new way). When I read Eric's work I'm reminded of a phrase from one of my favorite movies, `Gladiator'. The Doctore says "these slaves are rotten". The merchant's response is, "which only adds to the flavor". Yep. Real life is on full display in `An Accidental Affair' as well as the flaws that make us and the flaws we make. Sweet (sweet) Isabel, the filthy Bobby Holland, the afore mentioned sexpot Patrice, the shell Johnny Handsome, and the strong but stupid Berg Brothers.

And Driver.

In a mini interview with Eric, I asked him who his favorite `Hunger Games' characters was. He said, "Rue! Although her lines were minimal in the movie, her presence was just as powerful on the big screen as it was written in the novel". That's Driver. The powerful, menacing minimalist. A shadow that has more power in a whisper than a preacher in the pulpit. A man that causes other men, when they see him, to question how they lived their life and a man that causes women to cross their legs and question how they choose their lovers.

In a recent radio interview Eric said that he enjoys writing violence and sex. Oh yes he does. If you're looking for a book that you can read before bed that will put you to sleep and give you sweet and pleasant dreams, might I recommend Dr. Seuss? If you're looking for a book that will excite you with its action, enthrall you with its language, and stimulate you with its sexuality, then `An Accidental Affair' is it.

One of the biggest reason I enjoy Eric's work so much the dialogue. The trick is to capture and keep the reader with your words but not bore them with your sentences. Eric could teach a class. He could also give an evening lecture on misdirection. He captures you with the conversation and just when you think you are familiar with the cadence, BAM! One sentence, one phrase, one word will change the dynamic of the entire chapter and you are left breathless. Breathless and floating.

Every true booklover is always looking for that next author to take them hostage. Well... not only will Eric's work take you hostage, he won't even bother to send your family a ransom note. The man writes with a passion and talent that we usually only see in savants. And if you think that's an insult then you are as dumb and clueless as Piroska Anastazia Dorika Vass Torma. 18-2. Read it, you'll understand.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Not My Cup of Tea May 12, 2012

By Angela D. Douglas

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book was highly unbelievable. The story line and subject just didn't interest me at all. I do not care about Hollywood or the lives of actors. I am not a fan of erotica and Dickey's books are soft porn to me. Why does he have to describe every sex act down to the orgasm? Dickey's writing has become so predicable. But to start the book out with sex- just a tad too much for me. I am no prude but a good story can be told without the graphic details. I can't see how sex made the story better. It definitely made it worse. Like Eric, I am from Memphis,as a matter of fact we are from the same neighborhood. And I moved to LA, just like him. I understand the LA obsession with sex. LA is sin city. But every one of his books tell the same sex story. Come on!! Do something else!! These days, it seems as if Dickey is writing books with the idea that they could be turned into movies. I also thought his writing was a bit pretentious, using so many vague references and unknown phrases and words. We know Dickey is smart and well read, no need to prove it a story such as this. Very out of place.