3 Steamy Scenes in Chick Lit Novel, The Manhattan Mishap
Who doesn't love a steamy romance? Especially when two characters hit it off right away... in bed, anyway.
In The Manhattan Mishap, main character Margot and love interest Oliver meet pretty quickly. It’s one of those “meet at a bar, instantly hit it off, go home together that same night” kind of deals. And this meet-cute may or may not be based on a real experience of mine. But I’ll never completely confirm that. After all, kissing & telling is reserved for a very select group of my friends.
The only thing I’ll say is that Oliver is based partly on one guy I dated in Sydney and another that I had a steamy, seaside fling with. And perhaps there is another mixed in there for good measure. Whoever he’s inspired by, I made sure to pick & choose the best and sexiest parts. Before your mind goes there, I’m talking about his ability to wholeheartedly support Margot in her career choices.
Margot, although not suffering from low self-esteem, is a bit caught off-guard when Oliver comes into her life one evening over gin martinis. He tells her she’s pretty and for a moment, she falters. In her own words:
Guys never come up to me and tell me I’m pretty. It’s not that I’m not pretty, but you know, it just doesn’t happen every day. I’ve always been told that I’m “unconventionally attractive”—whatever that means.
One thing leads to another and… well, here are three steamy scenes from my chick lit novel The Manhattan Mishap:
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01: Chapter 6, Page 55
He pulls me horizontal on top of the downy dove-gray duvet. He has somehow removed his own boxers without me noticing. Very slick. His kisses are like a warm summer’s day and I melt like rich, chocolate fondue. God, the weight of this dangerously handsome guy feels so good. It’s been too long since…
02: Chapter 10, Page 114
Oliver writes hit songs with his mouth all over my body. His tongue is seriously skilled, moving from my neck to my breasts, down to my bellybutton and in between my long, smooth legs. I’ve already gone triple platinum by the time he picks me up and carries me the short distance to the bedroom.
03: Chapter 10, Page 116
Oliver confidently takes the room in three strides and I know what’s coming. (Me, soon.) He kisses me with abandon and I forget all about my underwear blunder. I like a guy who doesn’t need me to squeeze myself into expensive strings like a roast at the butcher. But when I do, like tonight, it’ll be better than bottomless mimosas at Sunday brunch and sweeter than a scoop of pralines and cream gelato on a sultry summer evening.
Steamy scenes in chick lit novels often serve as pivotal moments that combine humour and heart, allowing readers to experience the electric chemistry between characters. These scenes are typically infused with playful banter, vivid descriptions, and relatable emotions, elevating the tension while simultaneously maintaining the lighthearted essence of the genre. This is definitely true of Margot and Oliver. There was one scene in Chapter 10 that I couldn’t stop laughing when I read back what I wrote. (And I hope that you’ll laugh too.)
Whether it’s a chance encounter that ignites an undeniable spark or a long-awaited kiss that brings all the romantic buildup to a head, these moments not only tantalize but also deepen character development and propel the narrative forward. The balance of desire and authenticity is what makes such scenes memorable, inviting readers to revel in the excitement of love and the complexities of relationships.
And if you like the steamy scenes in The Manhattan Mishap, you’ll love the ones in my upcoming novel The Fashion Girl Goes Home. I sent a draft to a couple of my friends to review and the first thing one of them said was that the sex scenes are way steamier between Reese and Adam than they were between Margot and Oliver. But you’ll have to wait and see for yourself. I’m planning on releasing that book near the end of this year.
Buy your copy of The Manhattan Mishap on Amazon worldwide. I also have a handful of paperback copies on my website, as well as eBooks.