Cleo Long

Cleo Long is an acronym formed from the names of the four authors, who are also the protagonists in this unusual erotic novel/cookbook, based on both the romantic and culinary adventures of four close New York friends—Cindy L., a jewelry designer extraordinaire; Laura O., a businesswoman who discovered how to “Lose your idealism and cry all the way to the bank”; Ellen N., a TV executive who believes one should “Dream as if you were to live forever, but live as if you were to die next week”; and Olivia G., the director of a nonprofit, whose motto in life is “Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience.” One night not long ago, the four friends decided to form a secret Love Club of their own, where “no children, husbands, bosses or diet police” would be allowed. Over the course of a year’s worth of Club meetings in a rooftop apartment on Amsterdam Avenue, the four of them candidly shared dozens of delightfully erotic tales, while preparing the most delectable celebratory meals. And then they decided to write it all down… including, of course, the most thrillingly memorable, best kept secrets of their past and current love lives, as well as all the menus and recipes of the Club’s lavish dinners. So, besides being enjoyed as a red-hot sexy adventure story, The Love Club of Amsterdam Avenue serves as a great cookbook too.