y separately published work icon Men Of The World series - author   novel   romance  
Issue Details: First known date: 2020... 2020 Men Of The World
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y separately published work icon The Australian J.O. Mantel , Australia : J.O. Mantel , 2020 27510451 2020 single work novel romance

'Twelve countries. Twelve men. Twelve million dollars!

'When Deacon Brady scored his dream job as the lead actor in an award-winning daytime soap opera, he had the entire world at his feet. Racking up an impressive list of awards and voted People Magazine’s sexiest man alive. The world was his oyster, and he was living it to the fullest at the top of the A-list.

'But then everything changed...

'The latest Global Financial Crisis, and the crash of Wall Street, not only leaves Deacon bankrupt, but single, depressed and millions in debt. When a TV producer approaches him on the street, he arranges a private meeting and makes Deacon a proposition too good to refuse... A deal that will not only pay off his debts, but provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience—an adventure his daredevil heart can't ignore.

'The deal:- Appear in the new reality TV show, 'Tainted Love'. Travel to twelve countries. Meet twelve sexy, single guys. Win twelve million dollars.

'But the deal of a lifetime doesn’t come without a price, there is one rule.

'The rule:- He can't fall in love, or he risks losing not only the money, but his heart, in the process.

'First stop - Sydney, Australia.' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon The Frenchman J.O. Mantel , Australia : J.O. Mantel , 2020 27510500 2020 single work novel romance

'Twelve Countries. Twelve Men. Twelve Million Dollars!

'Deacon Brady is finding out that playing the game of a reality TV Star is more difficult than he imagined ...

'So is holding onto his heart.

'Meeting Steve in Australia, and not falling in love, has proven to be his toughest challenge so far. But he was only the beginning.

'Feelings are tested, friendships forged, and promises made.

'It’s time for Deacon Brady to meet the next potential bachelor, this time in the most romantic city in the world. The Frenchman, Alexandre, aka - Mr. Asshole.

'Deacon’s presence tests the arrogant and sexy Frenchman, who happens to be hiding a few secrets of his own. Alexandre needs to remind himself that this is a game with rules, but rules are made to be broken, n'est-ce pas?

'Can Deacon convince Alexandre to play the game instead of playing him? First, Mr. Asshole will have to convince himself that some games are worth playing, even at the risk of losing ...

'Destination - Paris, France.' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon The Italian J.O. Mantel , Australia : J.O. Mantel , 2020 27510550 2020 single work novel romance

'Twelve countries. Twelve men. Twelve million dollars!

'The search continues as high-profile reality star Deacon Brady looks for love in a new location. He’s ready to meet the next potential bachelor when he arrives in Italy for the shooting of Tainted Love. But as he’s already discovered, his search comes with complications.

'This time, instead of finding a bachelor waiting on him, he finds himself in hot water ...

'Weeks away from the reality show’s world premiere, Deacon struggles to hold it together and keep playing Mr. Nice Guy for the cameras.

'He has twelve million reasons to stay out of trouble, but one man is a game changer.

'Rocco is the next contestant, just another man who’s part of the game ... playing by the rules.

'But not everyone is, and the scandal threatens to destroy the show, taking Deacon’s reputation down with it.

'Can he convince the producer, Dante that he’s still the right man for the job, or will he lose it all before he’s even won?

'For Deacon it was just a game—but the game suddenly became very real.

'It’s not just his heart on the line, it’s his future.

'Ciao - Pisa, Italy!' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon The Englishman J.O. Mantel , Australia : J.O. Mantel , 2020 27510593 2020 single work novel romance

'Twelve countries. Twelve men. Twelve million dollars.

'Around the world, looking for love and it’s about time for Deacon Brady to sink or swim.

'April 15, 1912. A day in history when the grandest ship in the world embarked upon the frigid waters of the North Atlantic Ocean.

'Now it’s Deacon Brady’s turn to set sail aboard the R.M.S TITANIC— with brand new bachelor, Jack waiting on deck, together they will travel to the next destination.

'Tainted Love will be filming on board to commemorate the anniversary of the ship’s sinking and Deacon’s birthday.

'Same rules, same reality show, but this time Deacon and Jack find themselves transported back in time for an adventure they’ll never forget.

'Deacon knows better than to let history repeat itself, after all, he’s done this three times already. He’s made a promise, to himself, that this time, there’s no screwing around ... literally.

'No sex means no feelings. No feelings means not falling in love. And not falling in love, means no one gets hurt. It’s the only way Deacon can continue playing the game.

'If he doesn’t want to end up as doomed as the Titanic, Deacon will have to keep his emotions in check and stay the course.

'But what will happen when two people from completely different worlds, come face-to-face with history?

'Setting sail - London, England.' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon The Scotsman J.O. Mantel , Australia : J.O. Mantel , 2020 27510643 2020 single work novel romance

'Twelve countries. Twelve men. Twelve million dollars!

'Deacon Brady knows better than anyone, you shouldn’t make promises that you can’t keep.

'This time, he finds himself surrounded by kilts and temptation in Glasgow, Scotland with bachelor number five, Knox Archibald. The sexy-as-hell Scotsman has only one thing on his mind, seducing Deacon ... by any means necessary.

'Knox knows how to push all the right buttons when it comes to getting what he wants, and he doesn’t just want Deacon. He wants it all.

'But Deacon Brady made a promise to himself. No sex, no commitment, no falling in love— rules are rules. But he’s breaking them ... One. By. One.

'The game suddenly changes when Deacon discovers a shocking secret about his boss and things get extremely tense on the set of Tainted Love.

'The show must go on and all Deacon can do is continue to play the game, as instructed. After all, there’s twelve million reasons why he can’t screw ... things up.

'Rules are meant to be broken after all.

'Can Deacon keep his promise and resist the cocky, arrogant Scotsman?

'Glasgow, Scotland - The land of men in kilts.' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon The Grecian J.O. Mantel , Australia : J.O. Mantel , 2020 27510698 2020 single work novel romance

'Twelve countries. Twelve men. Twelve million dollars!

'Six months.

'That’s how long Deacon Brady has been playing the game of the world’s most eligible bachelor on the new hit reality show, Tainted Love.

'This time, his journey takes him to Mykonos. The land of Greek Gods, sparkling azure water and mouthwatering Greek men. It’s there where he meets his next bachelor, Adonis.

'Remembering his time in Greece after filming, Mamma Mia! Deacon once again, finds himself surrounded by the hits of ABBA, for an all new bachelor edition of the hit musical.

'The director Dante has a way of putting a twist on things when it comes to remakes and ratings. Of course for Deacon, that means not everything goes according to plan.

'Adonis is the competitive one, with his Olympic sized... games. He may very well be the one that pushes Deacon to the limit, which could cost him his reputation, the game and the twelve million dollars he’s been working so hard to win.

'He’s tried to keep his distance, and broken promises, but Dante keeps throwing new obstacles his way. Deacon is finding it more and more difficult to stay focused, especially when it comes to Adonis.

'With his sister Kate’s health deteriorating, Deacon begins to lose all hope that he can keep his promise to her and carry on with the show until the very end.

'When tragedy strikes, not once, but twice, lives hang in the balance and Tainted Love is forced to temporarily shut down production.

'Only halfway through the journey, will this be where the final credits roll for Deacon?

'Mykonos, Greece - where the music never stops!' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon The Macedonian J.O. Mantel , Australia : J.O. Mantel , 2021 27510751 2021 single work novel romance

'Twelve countries. Twelve men. Twelve million dollars!

'After the tragic events that almost cost him his life in Greece, Deacon Brady is more than ready to conquer his next destination.

'Skopje, Macedonia.

'As the journey progresses, the show’s producer raises the stakes, hoping to raise the ratings on the hit reality show.

'Gorgeous new bachelor, Tośe, has a few secrets and surprises of his own that will change the entire dynamic of the show.

'After running into an old friend, Deacon finds himself reminiscing about his previous life as a Hollywood soap star. As he struggles to convince himself he’s moved on from the past, the producers make Deacon an offer he’s not sure he can refuse.

'With his sister making a full recovery back home, Deacon can now concentrate on playing the game, but is he ready to handle the challenges Dante, the scheming producer, keeps throwing his way by changing the rules?

'How will Deacon pull off one of the show’s biggest plot twists?

'Skopje, Macedonia — Long live, Alexander The Great!' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon The Austrian J.O. Mantel , Australia : J.O. Mantel , 2021 27510834 2021 single work novel romance

'Twelve countries. Twelve men. Twelve million dollars!

'The game of reality TV hasn’t been an easy road for former Hollywood A-Lister, Deacon Brady, but he’s playing to win.

'This time in Salzburg, Austria ...

'When a global pandemic forces the entire cast and crew into lockdown, things get complicated. For the first time in television history, Tainted Love goes live online, making the game interactive and oh so interesting.

'Former Navel Officer, Fynn, is the next bachelor in a long line trying to capture Deacon’s heart. The catch— he’s never even heard of Deacon Brady, so Fynn doesn’t give a damn about the competition.

'But what is Fynn really hiding?

'Just when Deacon thought he’d seen and heard it all, the show’s producer, Dante, does what he does best, and drops yet another plot twist. It wouldn’t be good reality TV without a little drama ... or a lot!

'Has Deacon Brady finally met his match?

'The hills are alive - Salzburg, Austria.'

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y separately published work icon The Brazilian J.O. Mantel , Australia : J.O. Mantel , 2023 27510909 2023 single work novel romance

'Twelve countries. Twelve men. Twelve million dollars!

'When Deacon Brady signed up for this whole bachelor gig, he knew he’d be sailing around the world, but he had no idea just how close the sharks would be circling.

'Just when he’s in the homestretch of his journey on the hit reality show, Deacon meets bachelor number nine, Jośe. And things are not at all what they seem with the sexy Brazilian. From Copacabana beaches to Carnival feathers, things are hotter south of the equator.

'In serious hot water, Deacon finds himself in way too deep, when Jośe’s secret is exposed. He has twelve million reasons to get out of trouble.

'With time and luck not on his side, Deacon desperately looks for a way out. Hoping to avoid the media and negative publicity, Dante takes matters into his own hands.

'But at what cost?

'Can Deacon and Dante find a way out of trouble, or is this where it all ends for the dynamic duo?

'Rio De Janeiro — Brazil.' (Publication summary)

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First known date: 2020
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