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One Special Moment (Arabesque)
320 pages
A glamorous, high-stakes bargain melts into a passionate, soul-healing romance between a guarded superstar and a fiercely loyal heroine.
What it feels like
A classic, emotionally charged contemporary romance that sweeps readers into a world of Hollywood glamour and high-stakes bargains. The pacing is brisk and engaging, driven by the crackling chemistry and initial misunderstandings between a fiercely loyal heroine and a guarded, wealthy superstar. Readers will sink into a warm, swoony atmosphere where transactional arrangements inevitably give way to fiery passion. The prose is accessible and dialogue-heavy, focusing intensely on the characters' internal emotional landscapes and their journey toward vulnerability. It is a deeply satisfying read for fans of classic Black romance who love watching a walled-off hero slowly dismantle his defenses for a woman who refuses to settle for anything less than true, unconditional love.
- Mood
- swoony
- glamorous
- emotionally charged
- warm
- Tone
- earnest
- passionate
- dramatic
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- transactional relationships · healing from past trauma · family loyalty · unexpected vulnerability · celebrity romance
- The writing
- Accessible, dialogue-heavy, and emotionally direct, focusing intensely on character chemistry and internal longing.
- The arc
- Moves from a shocking, transactional proposition to a deeply vulnerable and passionate devotion.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic contemporary Black romance who love a wealthy, guarded hero and a principled, determined heroine.
Content notes
- childhood trauma
- grief
About the book
An Outrageous OfferTo help her brother's struggling cosmetics company, schoolteacher Colby Wingate travels to Los Angeles for one last, desperate gamble--to have superstar actor Sterling Hamilton endorse her brother's new perfume. But Sterling thinks Colby has come to answer his want ad for a woman who would bear his child. When she realizes what Sterling is looking for, Colby is shocked that he expects any woman, let alone her, to comply no matter how much money he's willing to pay....A Passionate BargainA childhood loss has made Sterling determined not to get too close to anyone--even the strikingly beautiful Colby. But somehow, he has to convince Colby to become the mother of his child...with no strings attached. What he doesn't expect is for his carefully laid plans to explode into restless, fiery desire. Now, Sterling knows he needs Colby for much more--if only he can prove his intentions are for real and that he'll cherish and love her...forever.
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