Jess C Scott

Jess C Scott

About

I write edgy/contemporary novels, and am an author + artist + general non-conformist ;)

My first two books (EyeLeash: A Blog Novel, and 4:Play)are multiple-genre-crossing. I enjoy including psychological andemotional elements in my work, as I believe this adds a level of depthand authenticity to the story + characters.

+ Zodiac: Virgo sun, Pisces moon, Aries rising.

+ More info on my bio page.

Passion & Betrayal

Passion & Betrayal

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<p>(Book 1)<br />Betrayed by the woman he loved and on the verge of destitution, artist Jonathan Martinez channels his anguish and rage into what will become his greatest masterpiece—Passion and Betrayal. The painting, critically acclaimed, ushers him into the world of fine art and allows him to realize his dreams. Stepping out of the shadows, he transforms into Phillipe, a wealthy artist and sought-after bachelor who enjoys an extravagant lifestyle—including his pick of any woman he desires.<br /><br />But when Phillipe least expects, the woman who almost destroyed him returns on the arm of his agent. Despite his anger, she awakens the part of his soul he entombed long ago. The part of him that can never forget her, no matter how deeply he buries himself in his art.<br /><br />With everything he's accomplished at stake, can Phillipe overpower the demons that haunt him and learn to love again? Or will his heart remain a shattered work of art that can never be restored?</p>

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Reviews

<span class="class2"></span><p>&quot;[<em>Rockstar</em>] is a sweet and well written short story about two guys who love each other but they're both waiting for the other to come around. One thing leads to another and it all comes out. There is a nice knife play scene that I enjoyed and both the leads are very likeable.&quot; <br /><em>— Miss Asima (GoodReads), 11 July 2011</em></p><p><em><br /></em></p> <p>&quot;I just wanna say I'm glad there's writers like Jess who cross gender and indeed social barriers with the work she produces. I look forward to indulging in it.&quot;<br /><em>— J.S. (from U.K.)</em></p><p><em><br /></em></p> <p>&quot;[Jess's writing is] raw [and] full of brio. It’s very contemporary. It has personality and energy. It deals with modern issues in a very modern way.&quot;<br /><em>— Joseph Grinton | <a href="http://josephgrinton.wordpress.com/2011/03/19/dont-run-away-from-sex/">&quot;Don't Run Away From Sex&quot;</a></em></p> <p></p><p></p><p>&quot;a lot of stories with the 'bdsm' label focus heavily on the 'fetish wear' and 'd/s' labels--i liked this story as it handled the psyche and 'power play' with regards to bdsm in an original and non-gimmicky kind of way. 'bdsm' can be such an interesting topic that way, which was handled well by the author here--the writing was hot, intense, and very real.&quot;<br /><em>— hk82 / B&amp;N review on 'Master &amp; Servant', 23 January 2011</em></p> <p></p><p>&quot;[Jess] sure [doesn't] screw around with getting into the story.&quot; <br /><em>— Goodreads.com message, May 2011</em></p><p><em><br /></em></p> <p>&quot;You are an inspiration. Thanks for all that you do. . .and for your talented writing. I love artists.&quot;<br /><em>— E-mail from a &quot;very socially liberal person&quot;</em></p>