Double Exposure: A Novel BY Elissa R. Sloan

In Madrian, Elissa R. Sloan, author of The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes, presents a captivating drama about two former A-list stars whose intertwined lives continually pull them back together.

Maiko Fox and Adrian Hightower once dazzled Hollywood as the ultimate power couple—Maiko, the stunning model gracing the Valentina Posh runway, and Adrian, the charismatic new superhero actor. Their relationship was the stuff of tabloid dreams, their film collaboration a box-office sensation. But as quickly as their love story rose to fame, it crumbled, leaving both to forge new paths separately.

Years later, Adrian has ascended to the top of Hollywood as a successful writer and director, now dating the country's biggest pop star. Meanwhile, Maiko has reinvented herself as a celebrated actress, married to a prominent producer-director. Despite their separate successes, their lives remain interconnected through ongoing professional collaborations. Studios continue to cast them together, fueling both public fascination and personal conflict.

As Maiko and Adrian find themselves repeatedly crossing paths, they are forced to confront their past and evaluate their present. Are they truly content with their current lives, or have they become better versions of themselves when reunited? Madrian delves into the complexities of personal growth, the influence of fame, and the enduring impact of a significant relationship. Sloan’s novel explores whether true happiness lies in the lives they’ve built apart or in the echoes of their past together.