‘Compelling… absolutely fascinating’ Daily Mail ‘So edgy, so different, with a constant undercurrent of tension whether on the stage or in the bedroom… Raw and addictive. I loved it.’Jodi Ellen Malpas,Sunday Times bestselling author ‘Compelling… absolutely fascinating’ Daily Mail ‘So edgy, so different, with a constant undercurrent of tension whether on the stage or in the bedroom… Raw and addictive. I loved it.’Jodi Ellen Malpas,Sunday Times bestselling author ‘Melanie Hamrick’s debut novel treads similar obsessional ground to the film Black Swan in its steamy imaginings of backstage shenanigans at a ballet company’The Times The Times Book of the Month June 2023 ‘Compelling… absolutely fascinating’Daily Mail ‘[An] erotic novel that pulses with Black Swan energy… combining the artistry of The Red Shoes with the eroticism of Fifty Shades of Grey.’Entertainment Weekly Dance was her obsession. Desire was her undoing. Sylvie Carter has broken every rule on her way to the top of her profession. But the ballet world is as unforgiving as it is ruthless. When a devastating scandal erupts, Sylvie alone is blamed, and loses everything she’s ever worked for. She vows never to make the same mistake again. But when Sylvie is magnetically drawn to renowned dancer Alessandro Russo, once again her world starts to spiral. From New York to Vienna and Paris, Sylvie is caught between the glamorous and dark side of ballet. Challenged, both professionally and personally, her ambition sparks a journey of redemption and sexual awakening as she embarks on an intense and passionate relationship that could be the making of her… or cost her everything… Readers already LOVE First Position ‘[An] addictive novel perfect for those who love their story with forbidden and steamy elements for a romance book’ ‘Addictive like Black Swan. Perfect for those who love spicy, explicit, forbidden romance.’ ‘This is probably one of the best representations of ballet and the ballet world I have read in a fiction book.’ ‘It was dark, there were twists, it was hot!’ ‘Raw emotions, dirty reality of jealousy, pain and dance set in the harsh world of elite ballet.’ ‘So, so edgy, so different, with a constant undercurrent of tension whether on the stage or in the bedroom… Raw and addictive. I loved it.’ Jodi Ellen Malpas, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘[An] erotic novel that pulses with Black Swan energy… combining the artistry of The Red Shoes with the eroticism of Fifty Shades of Grey.’ Entertainment Weekly ‘Compelling… absolutely fascinating’ Daily Mail A brand-new spicy summer romance of forbidden love. The passionate and thrilling debut of 2023! Melanie Hamrick is a mother, a ballerina, a producer, a choreographer, and a writer. Born and raised in Virginia, Melanie began dancing at a young age. Her career as a ballerina spanned over sixteen years with American Ballet Theatre. While travelling the world with her family and for work, Melanie has always carried novels and notebooks with her. Melanie’s passion for reading and dance inspired her to write her first novel, First Position. A brand-new spicy summer romance of forbidden love. The passionate and thrilling debut of 2023! • A dancer’s fall from grace ignites a dark ambition in this propulsive novel about the seductive, cutthroat world of professional ballet by debut author Melanie Hamrick. • The sexual awakening of EL James, the gritty and tense plots of Colleen Hoover, the alpha males of Ana Huang and the glamour of Taylor Jenkins Reid. • The Times book of the month June 2023 • Dealing with topics such as drug abuse, grooming and sexual experimentation wrapped up in a thrilling dark romantic journey of self discovery. • Mills & Boon’s sexiest novel yet. • Melanie Hamrick is the long term partner of Rolling Stone Mick Jagger Competition: It;Ends With Us;The;Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo;Fifty Shades of Grey;Spanish;Love;Deception;Twisted;A Million Kisses in Your Lifetime;Fine Print;Punk 57;Icebreaker. By;Colleen Hoover;Taylor Jenkins Reid;Megan Abbott;Ana Huang;Lauren Asher;EL James;Penelope Douglas;Sylvia Day;Hannah Grace;Elena Armas
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