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Fake Dating a Billionaire

Today’s newsletter has been hijacked by Pollyanna “Pip” Fletcher who is “fake dating” the heir to a greeting card empire.

Darling reader,

Let me tell you something that overpriced reality shows, Pinterest boards, and Cosmo quizzes never will:

Fake dating a billionaire is not the vibe.

I know, I know — sounds fabulous, right? Designer dresses. Flashbulbs. A sexy man who has “a staff.” There’s money. There’s mystery. There’s someone saying “We’ll handle it” when everything goes to hell.

But here’s what they don’t print on the invitation …

…sometimes the billionaire in question is a six-foot headache with a DJ playlist for a personality and the emotional maturity of a pubescent possum.

And no — you can’t quote me on that. But you can call him Snickers.

He’s the high-gloss Band-Aid slapped across Woodward & Co.’s carefully crumbling dynasty.

And smack dab in the middle of it was a girl named Pip who simply wanted to sell vintage frocks and keep her dignity intact.

She never stood a chance.

Step One: The “Date”

The first time we rolled Pip into the PR war room, she looked like Bambi at Bergdorf’s.

And he — the international man-child formerly known as Sheldon Woodward III — was in his usual uniform: sunglasses indoors, three-day stubble, and zero regard for anything.

Kit (our PR queen and chaos wrangler) had already drafted Tweets, contract clauses, and a pet adoption plan before the fake couple had said more than three words to each other.

One of those words, by the way, was “Piglet.” He’s a French bulldog. Obnoxiously photogenic.  

The “love story” rollout began, and so did the breakdown of Pip’s sanity.

Step Two: The Smile

There’s this thing that happens when you’re pretending to adore someone in flats you didn’t pick, for a cause you only sort of believe in.

You start asking questions you don’t want the answers to.

→ Like why he knows her coffee order now.
→ Or why she flinched when someone joked about their “engagement.”
→ Or why their eye contact is suddenly a little too long.

And gods help me, I know that look—when fake starts melting into something altogether less manageable.

Step Three: The Spiral

Here’s what they won’t admit but I will: billionaires are exhausting.

They’re used to being catered to, adored, and lightly scolded on camera — never called out in private.

Snickers may be beautiful, but he’s a feral peacock with abandonment issues and a club residency. And Pip? Poor thing. She had every plan to take the check, save her aunt’s gallery, and ghost us all.

Instead, she started folding his t-shirts. Voluntarily. Color coded.

The worst part?
He started folding hers back.

So, why YOU should avoid fake-dating a billionaire?

• Because the gig pays in stress wrinkles and silent sobs in marble bathrooms.
• Because falling (even a little) feels like failure.
• Because every joke, touch, or quote-unquote moment is up for public consumption.
• Because the only private part of your relationship is the part you never speak out loud:

“What if I want this to be real?”

And if that thought ever crosses your mind, my love — run. Or charge extra.

Final Thoughts From the Bix Booth

As someone who has staged a wedding, dodged three NDAs, and bribed a dog groomer for comment control, here’s my best advice:

Don’t fake-date a billionaire unless you’re ready to lose your grip on the script.
They charm. They push. They buy your favorite cake and then look confused when you cry.

And sometimes, they kiss you like no one else ever has — and ruin you for sane men forever.

So let me be your cautionary tale. Or don’t.
Who am I to judge?

Just don’t say I didn’t warn you.

xoxo,
Pip

 

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Billionaire Nanny Romance

Billionaire Nanny Romance fans, let’s be real: it’s vulnerable to care for someone’s child. It means stepping into another human’s grief, habits, routines, expectations—and doing it with humility.

So when a hero like Hunter Stone—a billionaire, a widower, a father—lets someone into his world, even temporarily, your heart reacts. Because you know she’s not just serving snacks and refilling apple juice.

She’s showing him something he didn’t think he was allowed to have again: the possibility of joy.

And Then There’s the Heat of the Billionaire Nanny Romance …

Maybe you’ve been there: stuck in a guest house. A borrowed bedroom. Hot sun on the pool deck. Tight boundaries. Long glances.

And the man you’re working for? The emotionally complicated one who says you’re “off-limits” but watches you like he memorized your swimsuit?

That’s the chemistry.

In Billionaire’s Forbidden Nanny Romance, it’s Mia who walks into that explosive setup: a sweet, unsuspecting student who’s the only person little Ava will open up to. Just three days alone in the Hamptons.

What could possibly go wrong?

(Pause for Hunter’s slow, devastating once-over and the sound of your body saying yes before your brain even has time to argue.)

It’s Not Just About the Billionaire

You’re here for the slow burn, sure. But you’re staying for the emotional craving.

A well-told nanny romance gives you wish fulfillment that clashes deliciously with obligation. It’s a fantasy of intimacy wrapped in a boundary neither side wants to cross. And the forbidden tension only makes it sweeter:

He hears her singing lullabies and wonders what she’d sound like in his bedroomShe sees how gently he puts his child to bed and aches to heal the broken parts he tries not to showNeither of them moves… until one of them finally does

Sound familiar?

Why These Billionaire Nanny Romance Stories Hit So Hard

Because they’re about redistribution of trust.

You’ve felt it, haven’t you? That moment where someone cares just a little too much for your child—not out of pity, but because they see them. And maybe… they start to see you, too.

Or maybe you’ve been Mia: stepping into someone else’s chaos and bringing it back into rhythm. Longing for someone you know you shouldn’t want—but can’t stop thinking about anyway.

These stories stir the softest corners of you: the caretaker. The protector. The woman who isn’t dreaming of a mansion or a skyline view—

She dreams of being seen. Held. Trusted.

From Crib-Sitting to Claimed

In Billionaire’s Forbidden Nanny Romance, it’s not a loud story. Not at first.

Hunter tells himself she’s a temporary fix. Mia tells herself it’s just a few days. But a quiet guitar strum, a shared cup of coffee after lights out, and one chest-baring poolside stare later… and nobody’s pretending anymore.

They don’t get caught. (She’s too good.)
But Mia does violate his trust—for the right reasons.
And what happens when that dynamic tips from rule-following to rule-breaking?

It’s classic in the Billionaire Nanny Romance genre that billionaire men who spend too long building emotional walls tend to fall hard when someone finally kicks one down.

You Fell for Him the Moment He Let His Guard Down

And you know what? That’s okay.

These stories live at the intersection of instinct and tenderness.
One moment, you’re not sure if he’s capable of feeling anything.
The next, he’s quietly covering the nanny with a blanket she didn’t even know she needed.

And you feel the itch in your chest again. The one that says:

“Yes. This is what love looks like when no one’s trying to brand it.”

Looking for a Billionaire Nanny Romance … 

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Billionaire’s Forbidden Nanny Romance (Book 3 in the Rich & Sext series) is here and loaded with:

A widow built entirely of guilt, protectiveness, and suit porn
A sunshine-eyed, bikini-wearing, guitar-playing student nanny
A five-year-old who cracks hearts open when she smiles
High-heat, hushed desire hidden behind walls of grief
Emotional read-my-diary longing + non-stop tension

He hired her to care for his daughter.

He didn’t expect her to heal his heart.

Read now and find out what happens after the glittering clambake… and the wrong heart starts beating again.

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Love at First Sight - Real Deal?

Love at First Sight: Real Deal?

The Science Behind That “Punch in the Gut” Feeling

You know the moment.
You looked across the room and just… felt it.

A jolt. A spark. A shift inside your chest or gut that was as physical as it was emotional.

Eyes met. Something exploded into motion.
And you asked yourself later:

Was that real? Did my body really react? Or am I just reading too many romance novels?

Well, surprise. There’s science behind that “punch in the gut” feeling—and it’s not just in your head.

The Brain’s Lightning Response to Love

Whether you fell in love five years ago, or you’re feeling it right now, your brain is doing some fascinating behind-the-scenes work.

According to research by biological anthropologist Helen Fisher, when you feel intense romantic attraction, your brain lights up like Times Square. Specifically, the ventral tegmental area (VTA) — part of your brain’s primitive reward system.

That means the feeling you have for this person — that burning desire to be near them, touch them, figure them the hell out — is processed in the same area that keeps you chasing chocolate, water, or oxygen.

And that’s not poetic. That’s dopamine, one of the most powerful chemicals in your biology.

What’s Really Happening to You (Yes, You)

You’re not crazy. You’re not “just infatuated.”
You’re chemically altered.

Here’s what’s surging through your body the moment you lock eyes with someone who lights you up:

 Dopamine – fuels craving, euphoria, obsession Norepinephrine – amps alertness, sweat, heart rate Phenylethylamine (PEA) – creates thrills in romantic + sexual tension Oxytocin – the bonding hormone (yes, even from a near-touch or eye-lock)

You’ve felt it, haven’t you? That slight flush? Skin prickling? A ridiculous wave of giddiness?

That’s not drama.
That’s chemistry — and possibly the beginning of something.

 

7 Signs You’re Feeling the Chemistry

Here’s how to know if you’re not just being dramatic — your body’s probably doing half the heavy lifting.

Physical Response

What’s Behind It

Racing heart

Norepinephrine spike (fight or flight)

Sudden spark or chill

Instant limbic brain activation + dopamine

You forget how to talk

PEA + cortisol = “brain fog” of desire

Major stomach flip

Vagus nerve lights up gut neurons

Laser-like focus

Evolutionary mate scanning systems kick in

Dizzy or dreamy

Cerebral blood flow shifts in early attraction

You’re stuck thinking about them for days

Dopamine hooks = obsession

Do all of these happen to everyone? Not always.
But if you’ve felt even one or two — there’s a good chance your body was working overtime on your behalf.

But Is It Love?

Here’s the thing: what we call “love at first sight” isn’t love in the full-scope sense.

Love requires time, trust, and shared experience.

But what you’re feeling? That glowy ache in your chest, that flash of “I don’t know why, but I see something in him/her/them”…?

That’s romantic potential.
It’s your brain calculating, in lightning speed, that this person might be the one you’ve been built to crave.

Can a First Look Become Real Love?

Yes. And psychology backs this up.
Longitudinal studies show that strong initial chemistry—when mutual—often leads to long-term relationships, especially when both people are emotionally mature.

Sometimes a spark is just a spark.
But sometimes, it’s the very first chapter.

What makes the difference? Conscious choice, respect, and whether that gut feeling was backed up by reality… or fantasy.

But if you’ve ever felt it? You know.
There’s nothing quite like it.

So… Is Love at First Sight Real?

Emotionally? Absolutely.
Chemically? All the way down to your nerve endings.

It’s what makes romance novels addictive, meet-cutes legendary, and your favorite song hit differently when you’re falling for someone new.

Science may call it dopamine + instinct.
You call it “Oh God, what just happened?”

And if that’s not real enough — what is?

Look for REAL Love at first sight in the first of my new three book series, HER DARK PRINCE.

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Power Exchange in Romance

Power Exchange in Romance: When He Tied Me Up, I Fell Apart

“Do you trust me?” he asked.

I should’ve said no.

He didn’t beg. He didn’t demand. What he offered was something far more dangerous: a real moment to walk away.

To laugh it off, to pretend that what I’d seen in his private collection didn’t stir something deep in me.

But I didn’t walk away. I said yes.
And when he got out the rope, I realized this wasn’t about sex.

This was about something so much more intimate: control — and surrender. Trust — and release.

What happened in that room — what happens between Slayer and Bix in my latest novel — isn’t just hot. It’s a blueprint for power exchange romance at its most dangerous and beautiful.

What Is “Power Exchange” in Romance?

Power exchange romance explores dynamics between partners where dominance and submission are negotiated, explored, and cherished. It’s not just about one character overpowering another — it’s about offering power, and receiving it with care and intensity.

In Her Dark Prince, Slayer asks Bix to trust him.
Not with her heart.
Not even with her pleasure.
With her control.

That’s what separates dark erotic romance from cheap dominance fantasies. This isn’t about punishment. It isn’t about cruelty. It’s about consent layered with tension — deep, sensual restraint traded for emotional rawness.

Ropes, Silk, and That First Question

There’s a scene — you’ve read it, maybe — where Bix opens a carved wooden box filled with rope. A black mirror, a leather-bound book, and images of tying. Of stillness. Of exposure.

She doesn’t flinch. She explores.

And when he catches her, he doesn’t punish her.

He invites her deeper.

Slayer doesn’t force. He teaches. He explains Shibari — not just as a tool for binding, but as a language between bodies. In his voice, there’s heat, yes. But also reverence.

When he strokes the rope — not her skin, the rope — she realizes this isn’t performance. It’s who he is. And maybe, just maybe, it could be who she becomes when she’s with him.

Why We Need More Romance Like This

Because women know what it feels like to be touched without care.
Because readers crave scenes where consent isn’t just a whispered “yes” — it’s a decision, a signal, an emotional shift weighed with gravity.

Power exchange romance gives that.

It lets the act of tying someone’s wrists become a prayer.

It lets a character’s desire to be bound become an act of courage, not shame.

And it gives us heroes like Slayer — who may be dark, dominant, and damaged — but never careless.

The First Time She Said “Yes”

Bix shows up to the hotel suite changed.

In lingerie, heels, trembling — not because she’s afraid, but because she wants this.
Not for him… not yet.
But for herself.

For the memory. For what it might reveal.

He binds her gently. Silk scarves. Deliberate knots. Her reflection caught in the mirror, her body baited for tension but held protectively in the stillness of ritual.

“He didn’t undress me. He didn’t need to. I was already bare,” she thinks.

And it’s true.

Every part of her that mattered had already answered yes.

When Pleasure Requires Letting Go

In this genre — especially when the physical gets hot enough to melt the screen — readers want emotional heat.

They want to know that the blindfold doesn’t mute fear. It mutes doubt.

That when a dominant man whispers “be careful what parts of me you wake up,” it’s not a threat. It’s a warning he hopes you’ll ignore.

Because some connection only lives in the edge.

That’s what power exchange romance gives us: the sharp edge of surrender, without ever bleeding.

Want To Read the Scene?

In the exclusive prequel to Her Dark Prince, Bix gets her first taste of Slayer’s world — a world built on control, gorgeous restraint, and erotic discipline.

She’s always wanted him. She just didn’t know he’d want her back like this.

You’ll get:
High-heat rope play
Emotional permission and power
A heroine who says yes, and owns what that means
A rockstar dom who listens even as he commands

Grab Her Dark Romance Here and see what a Power Exchange really feels like 

You don’t fall into a moment like this. You choose it.

Just like she did.

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Did He Actually Like Me — Or Was He Faking It?

It’s the kind of question you whisper to yourself in the middle of the night.

“Was it real… or just real to me?”

Maybe it was just one kiss.

Maybe it was a full weekend, or the beginnings of something you thought could be everything.

He touched your hand. Laughed like he meant it.
He looked at you like he could burn for you — and then pulled away like you were a stranger.

And afterward? You’re left wondering if he ever actually liked you. Or if you fell for someone who was never going to meet you halfway.

That’s the question that haunted me enough to write a book.

Why I Wrote This Story

In my newest romance, Her Dark Prince, that exact uncertainty sits at the center of everything.

The heroine? She’s twenty.
Smart, sweet, and fiercely loyal — someone who’s loved the untouchable rockstar Slayer from afar for years. Not a silly obsession… but a deep-boned ache she can’t even admit out loud.

When she’s hired to fake-date him for a VIP-level media tour, it’s everything she ever wanted — and everything she wasn’t ready for.

Because he’s not the man the world sees.
He’s harder. Older. Wounded. On the edge of his third divorce, emotionally armored, and twice her age.

And from the very beginning… she can’t tell if this is a cover-up, a set-up, or the start of something that could break her heart for good.

Real Chemistry or Pretend Passion?

Their “relationship” is scripted. Public. Carefully arranged by layers of social handlers who manage his brand.

He doesn’t know she’s been in love with him since before she had words for it.
She doesn’t realize he’s already written her off as another opportunist with bedroom eyes and a soft smile.

The tension simmers. The kisses are public but loaded.
The walls stay up — and so do their defenses.

But behind the scenes, micro-moments start to slip through the cracks:
a lingering glance that’s not rehearsed,
a hand on the small of her back that no camera caught,
a voice in the dark whispering a memory during one of their fake “dates.”

She tells herself it’s all for show. He’s a damaged, famous, impossible man.
But… what if it’s not just an act?

That tension — the “is this real for him, or just for me?” — is the emotional heartbeat of the book.

When Men Stop Explaining Themselves

There’s a specific kind of hunger the heroine carries — and maybe you’ve felt it too.

It’s when you want someone not just to see you in a moment… but to name what they see.

When you leave an encounter aching for clarity — because affection without words?
Passion without confirmation?
It leads to a kind of confusion that lingers long after a man’s gone cold.

This is the ache so many women quietly carry into their memories.

And it’s the ache I wanted to heal inside the story.

But Real Talk… We Don’t Always Get the Answer in Real Life

Sometimes the kiss meant everything.

Sometimes it was just convenience.

Sometimes he was faking it — but sometimes he wasn’t.

He just didn’t know how to say so.

And while real life doesn’t always give us closure, romance fiction does something even better:

It gives us stories where we feel seen — in the longing, in the confusion, and in the payoff.

Want More?

Before I wrote Her Dark Prince, I wrote a very specific chapter — a prequel that explores the night before their arrangement begins.

It’s not available in stores, and it’s not sweet.

It’s hot. Dirty. Personal.

A scene where Bix (our heroine) is alone in the shower, knowing she’ll be face-to-face with the man of her dreams in less than 24 hours.
And she can’t stop imagining what he might say. What he might do.
What she might offer… if he asked in the right tone.

Let’s just say — she stops pretending she’s fine being ignored.

Want the Spicy Prequel?

You can get this exclusive reader-only scene — perfect if you love:
secret crushes about to detonate,
age gap angst,

VIP club invitations… both literal and emotional,
and a heroine not afraid to get herself off before a man ever touches her.

Sometimes the question isn’t “Was it just fake?”

It’s: “What happens when pretend starts to feel better than anything real ever did?”

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Sex-Driven Rockstar Romance - Why?

Let’s be honest: there’s nothing quite like a good rockstar romance book to make your heart race and your imagination run wild.

Maybe it’s the leather pants and low-slung guitars, the backstage secrets, or the forbidden thrill of falling for someone untouchable.

But the best rockstar romance books don’t just tease with fame and eyeliner — they burn with slow-brewing tension, broken characters, and the kind of sexual heat that simmers until it explodes.

In my spicy rockstar romance, Bix is the kind of heroine who feels everything too deeply. A street performer haunted by loss, she pours her soul into the strings of her guitar.

When her impromptu performance catches the eye of Slayer — the brooding, scandal-worn frontman of the world’s most infamous band — her life catapults into a decadent blur of private jets, screaming fans, and stolen glances under stage lights.

But here’s the twist: it isn’t love at first sight.

It’s a fake relationship — a contract.

She’ll be his opening act…and his pretend girlfriend, to clean up his reputation.

He’s cold, guarded, all shadows and smolder. She’s fire. And when they’re forced into close quarters — sharing green rooms… limos… hotel suites with only one bed — sparks start a slow, delicious burn.

“Strip down the image,” he growled, pinning her with those storm-gray eyes.

“Because under all this, who are you — really?”

Bix’s breath hitched.

“Maybe I’m wondering the same thing about you.”

There was a long silence.
Then he smiled — not the polite press smile. The dangerous one.

The one that promised sin behind silk sheets.

The tension isn’t just in the kisses they try not to share — it’s in the breathless inches between almost-touches. It’s in the teasing banter, the midnight duets that turn into emotional stripteases, and the ache of wanting something real in a world built on illusion.

Rockstar romance books are sexy because the stakes are high — but the intimacy is even higher. There’s something primal about a man who commands a stage…. only to unravel in private when the right woman hits the right nerve. And there’s nothing sexier than a heroine who refuses to be eclipsed — who rises with her own fire, demanding to be seen, heard, and desired without compromise.

And when the media claws, the fans obsess, and the ex resurfaces like glittering poison — that’s when it gets messy. Hot. Raw.

“You want me to shut it down?” Slayer murmured, his lips brushing her throat.
“Then you’d better kiss me like it was never pretend.”

So if you’re craving a book where fame collides with feeling, where desire is blistering and the emotions hit just as hard as the orgasms — rockstar romance books are exactly your backstage pass. And this one? It’s ready to steal the mic.

Her Dark Prince is FREE on Kindle Unlimited

 

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Would You Fake Date a Rock Star?

Would You Date a Rockstar in Reality?

You’ve done it—

Or at least thought about doing it.

That first-date performance.

Maybe it started with a swipe, a setup, or a friend saying, “Just meet them. You never know.”

You picked the fake date outfit. Smiled just right. Said the thing that sounded like you—but a slightly edited version.

And the whole time, you were wondering:
Is any of this real?

That’s why reality dating shows hook you.

Why you binge The Bachelor, Indian Matchmaking, Love Is Blind.

Why rockstar fake dating romance owns your TBR right now.

Because watching two people pretend to fall in love while the whole world watches?

It’s messy. It’s performative. It’s thrilling.

And it’s uncomfortably familiar in all the best ways.

So when Bix agrees to fake date Slayer ,,,

Not for love.
Not for attention.

But for press and PR damage control—

You recognize the setup.
Sure, it’s heightened. But it’s not unrealistic.

You’ve been there. Sitting across from someone thinking,
“Just pretend this is going well.”

You’ve laughed on cue.

Scanned for red flags. Pushed chemistry uphill.

And just like on those reality shows, something always flickers through.

That crack in the performance.
That twitch of truth under a polished line.

That jolt of maybe.

In Her Dark Prince, that crack widens.

Maybe it’s when Slayer holds Bix’s eyes a little too long backstage—even though their deal is strictly business.

Maybe it’s when he plays a song he claims doesn’t exist…
… and Bix hears herself in every word.

You’ve felt that too, haven’t you?

The moment when someone “pretending” to be into you gives themselves away.

They remember something small.

They look at you like they forgot about everyone else in the room.

It’s disorienting. Addictive.

It’s what keeps us watching those shows.

Waiting for the format to break.

And it’s what keeps you turning the pages of a rockstar fake dating romance:

The slow unraveling of scripted affection—

Until someone finally means it.

Of course, there’s the fantasy too.

Not just the rockstar. The private jet. The thrill of being “chosen.”

The deeper fantasy?

It’s being seen—without a filter.

Without having to “perform” your way into someone’s heart.

I tried to capture that feeling while writing Her Dark Prince.

Back when I lived in L.A. and worked in the entertainment industry, I met more than a few men who had charm down to a science—flirting as performance art.

And they weren’t “professional actors” either.

And no, I never had to fake-date anyone for a contract or a paycheck.

But I know what it feels like to perform interest—and how fast a fake spark can leave a mark.

For Bix—barely 21 and shouldering way too much pressure—agreeing to fake-date her childhood obsession wasn’t about fandom.

It was about survival.

And for Slayer?

This was just supposed to be another spin for the cameras.

Until it wasn’t.

When a misunderstanding turns to resentment, and resentment turns to tension, slow-burn chemistry isn’t just possible—it’s inevitable.

And when that chemistry starts to crack their perfect lie?

That’s when the spotlight hits something real.

If you’ve ever felt that rush—of wanting someone you weren’t supposed to—

Of knowing the difference between a glance and a look—

Of watching a performance slip… and seeing someone’s truth underneath—

Then Her Dark Prince is for you.

And remember: sometimes fake love is just waiting to get real.

Find my website on the Internet (my name) and grab a free prequel to this novel. Yet be warned! It’s very steamy!

Enjoy Her Dark Prince now on Amazon, or free with Kindle Unlimited.

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Self-Pleasure: "Okay" for your Fav Female Characters to Indulge?

Self-Pleasure: “Okay” for your Fav Female Characters to Indulge?

Have you ever read a romance novel where the female main character pleasures herself?

And YOU, the reader… GASPED in surprise?

Or maybe you nodded in quiet, knowing approval.

It’s not something we see often. Historically, in romance, the woman WAITS

She burns in silence until The Man appears. Until he’s ready. Until the scene finally comes—often at the end of the book—wrapped in slow-burn payoff.

But what if waiting isn’t part of the story?

In Her Dark Prince, Bix Bismark and brooding rockstar Slayer have a “lust-at-first-sight” sort of encounter. The kind loaded with tension, attraction—and serious complications.

But the night doesn’t end the way either of them expected. Slayer pulls back. They part with misunderstandings and frustration.

Bix more infatuated than ever… and completely on her own.

Later in the story, she connects with the only version of him who will: her fantasy.

Is that romantic? I think so.

Not in the tropey, capital-R “we only count it if he’s there” kind of way. But in a raw, embodied, feminine way that doesn’t wait for permission. A desire that’s active. Present.

Knowing. 

 

Fans often ask how I felt writing those scenes. The honest answer? They were fun, freeing, sensual—and even a little funny. As a writer (and reader), I love immediate heat.

So while I appreciate a satisfying slow burn, I don’t think it’s impolite to strike the match a little early.

But I was genuinely surprised how rare these kinds of scenes are. When heroines touch themselves in most stories—if they do at all—it’s a blink-and-you-miss-it moment.

A sentence. A sigh. A soft whirr of a pleasure toy. No emotion. No build-up. Not even a whisper of who they’re thinking about.

I wanted more for Bix.

I wanted her to create the scene—as if she deserved her own attention.

To light the candle. To choose the music. To fully imagine the man she couldn’t have. Not as a fill-in-the-blank fantasy—but as Slayer himself.

And what she imagines is vivid:

A poster above her bed. Slayer shirtless, magnetic, staring down at her. The famed Jagger-meets-dark rock aesthetic he’s known for. And at his zipper? A stitched patch—just like the textured Sticky Fingers album cover.

He’s not an abstraction to her. Not a safe idea.

He’s detailed. Dangerous. Present in her mind, even as he keeps his hands to himself in real life.

That night, she doesn’t just want. She claims.

Some might say a romance needs two people in the room.
But I’d say it starts the moment she dares to feel something—before anyone else says she can.

This isn’t erotica. It’s intimacy.

And Bix deserved that intimacy. So do the women who read stories like hers.

We’re taught, as women and as readers, that waiting is a virtue.
So when a heroine chooses herself—her body, her mood, her desire—it’s still surprising.

But it shouldn’t be.

I enjoyed writing that scene so much, I gave Bix another moment like it in the companion prequel—a private fantasy before the cameras, the pressure, and everything that came next…

If that scene moved you — the one where she doesn’t wait, doesn’t apologize, and owns what (who) she wants…

 

Then you’re ready for Her Dark Prince.

 

It’s not just a story about a rockstar and a rising star.

 

It’s about power, pleasure, and what happens when chemistry refuses to play by the rules.

 

Her Dark Prince is available now on Amazon + Kindle Unlimited.

Search “Her Dark Prince by Sass Green — and let the fantasy get a little closer.

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Opposites Attract - True for Real Life?

“Opposites Attract” is a major force in contemporary romance tropes today. You see it in almost every novel on the Amazon Top 100 list.

But here’s the thing: you would have noticed the same phenomenon if you frequented the bookshops of 17th-century London.

Books featuring how two characters of dissimilar qualities learn to get along have been a staple of romance stories for an eternity.

Snapshots from Your Childhood

“Opposites Attract.” You’ve heard it all your life.

Maybe the theme first hit your life in third grade, when the boisterous (but cute) brat first noticed your shy, reserved self.

Maybe it was high school, when your punk-rock heart pounded wildly for someone with clean polo shirts.

We say “opposites attract” like it’s folklore, yet there’s truth curled at the center of that cliché. Romance readers know it better than anyone.

Take Pip and Snickers in Billionaire’s Naughty Secret.

On paper, they’re a PR stunt. Pip is a vintage-obsessed boutique owner with a soft spot for rhinestones.

Thorny is a reluctant billionaire DJ who rolls his eyes at Valentine’s Day, and who happens to head a greeting card empire. Their fake engagement is meant to fix his image. But what ends up happening is something you’ve probably experienced: that slow, uncertain gravity between two people who shouldn’t work—yet can’t seem to walk away.

Does Contrast Create Chemistry?

Here’s a question for you. Have you ever fallen in love with someone “just like you?”

Most people haven’t. Most people wouldn’t.

Personally, I would run screaming.

All of my significant others have been my polar opposite:

The man knows how to read a map.He likes to make extensive future plans.Wearing neutral colors isn’t an issue.

You get the idea.

Most people like having a yin to their yang.

The bottom line is, we’re not drawn to someone just like us. We’re drawn to surprise. To difference. To feeling something unexpected spark when two lives collide.

Consider the Netflix show Emily in Paris. A well-dressed—but otherwise “awkward”—Midwestern marketing assistant crashes into a luxurious French world.

And maybe the hearts (and bedrooms) of a half-dozen French men. All considerably more elegant than herself.

This theme of “opposites attract” in the show is why it works so well.

Why Do We Love Opposites So Much?

Because it’s not just exciting. It’s hopeful.

The “opposites attract” storyline might look like whipped cream fluff, but it’s older than your high school crush.

You’ve seen it in Jane Austen—Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy are opposites in class, personality, and philosophy. Still, it works.

You’ve seen it in Pretty Woman. She shops at thrift stores. He shops at Tiffany’s. It works.

You’ve seen it in Bridgerton. Strong-willed spinsters fall for tightly wound heirs who’ve sworn off love. And somehow, it works.

These stories last because we’ve felt some version of them up close.

In life, opposites invite us to get uncomfortable. In books, they give us a safe way to watch what happens when someone very different sees us—and chooses us.

The Mirror You Didn’t Ask For

Falling for your opposite isn’t always fun. It’s playful tension. But it’s also emotional disarmament.

Maybe you were confident, until you met someone who saw past it. Or quiet, until someone brought out a laugh you didn’t expect. Or maybe you always thought you were “too much”—until the right person said, “Exactly. You’re perfect.”

That’s the thing about attraction. Sometimes it points at what we’ve been missing.

Not because we’re broken. But because we’re about to grow.

Which Kind of Opposite Do You Fall For?

Take inventory. Check all that apply.

Someone who actually reads instruction manuals. For fun.The wildly optimistic golden-retriever type who buys plants but forgets to water them.A detail-obsessed planner who has a spreadsheet for vacation.A stoic romantic who doesn’t talk often, but always brings tissues.Someone who walks into a room and somehow knows everyone.A person who never packs light, but always brings extra snacks.A hard-shell softie who doesn’t believe in love—until you.The dog person who rescues you from every awkward party.The crafter who sends handmade birthday cards on time.Anyone who brings you soup when you’re sick, without being asked.

What did you choose? Chances are, you’ve fallen for an opposite. Or you’re about to.

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Setting: More than the Kiss [image error]

How a stimulating setting turns ordinary romance into unforgettable tension.

In billionaire romance, readers expect the fantasy. Not just the yachts, private jets, and diamonds.

They want places.

Settings they can return to.

Shared worlds.

Luxury spots where power plays out with subtle glances and sharp suits.

Warm, lived-in spaces where someone lets love in for the first time.

No matter how spicy the banter or how magnetic the characters, setting is the stage where emotion takes shape.

That’s why the most addictive romance series are built around recognizable, emotionally resonant settings.

They give readers a sense of home and continuity. Like how fans of a long-running sitcom crave the familiarity of the local coffee shop or the bustling neighborhood bar.

For anyone writing series romance, establishing key settings is a strategic choice.  For readers, those places transform into portals. Spaces they want to visit again and again, because of what they represent.

The Emotional Gravity of Setting

In romance, setting is more than backdrop—it’s emotion translated into space.

Think about it: That cozy Parisian bookstore where two rivals almost kiss between shelves. The glittering Miami penthouse where a billionaire reveals his scars.

Literally and metaphorically. A high-society gala where the heroine walks in, unsure but defiant, and everything changes.

These spaces make romance tangible. The best scenes are tied not just to what was said or done—but where it happened.

Because physical setting reflects emotional stakes. Cold, sterile boardrooms become war zones during hostile takeovers.

Secluded cabins turn into love nests. Even chaotic media events.

Especially in our social media-starred romances—become high-tension playgrounds.

For the reader, these spaces build memory. Emotional memory. They become familiar.

Craved.

You don’t just want to revisit the couple—you want to go back to the balcony where they had their first kiss in the rain.

That’s the power of a strong setting

Consistency in a Series: Build a World, Not Just a Story

For romance authors creating multi-book arcs, strong setting equals continuity.

When a setting reappears in a different book with a new couple, it does something magical—it connects not just architecture and location, but emotion and memory. It links couples and narratives across time.

The club from Book One where the couple snuck away before their lives fell apart? When that club shows up again in Book Five—now renovated and chic, with a new billionaire in charge—it delights loyal readers. It says, “This world is alive. You’re back.”

The Rich & Sexy Series nails this beautifully. Across contemporary age-gap billionaire romances, the world is lush and unified. Readers familiar with one book notice the subtle thread of place extending through the series—like whispers of one couple’s relationship still echoing through shared marble floors and mirrored lobbies.

It’s intentional, and it works.

Discover Your Story’s Anchor Setting

For readers, finding a favorite setting adds dimension to the love story. For writers, discovering that setting is a creative breakthrough.

Here’s an idea: Go back through your favorite romance. Notice the spaces that made your heart speed up. Was it the character’s childhood home? The rooftop bar with string lights? That elite, members-only gym pulsing with tension and testosterone?

If you’re writing a romance, try this exercise:
Re-read your draft and track the scenes that carry the greatest emotional charge. Where do the characters let their guard down? Where do the major shifts happen?

You may discover your story has a natural anchor—a location where emotional transformation happens again and again. That space may end up recurring across the series, becoming a symbol of love, growth, or even identity.

Alternatively, consider following your character’s desire. What’s their favorite place? What does it reveal about them?

Billionaire Biceps & Emotional Armor: The Equinox Gym in Billionaire’s Naughty Secret

In Billionaire’s Naughty Secret, the Equinox Gym in Columbus Circle isn’t just a gym—it’s a character unto itself.

Sheldon “Snickers” Woodward III—tech titan by inheritance, tabloid edge-lord by choice—doesn’t trust easily. He’s arrogant, intensely private, and maintains control like it’s currency. There’s only one place he truly lets his guard down: the high-end Equinox gym nestled in the heart of Manhattan.

It’s not just a billionaire’s playground—it’s his haven. He knows every machine, every trainer. It’s where he silences the noise. Whether Snickers is pounding away at his frustrations or glancing over his shoulder to see if his fake fiancée Pip is watching—sweat-slicked and smug—this is where vulnerability creeps in, unnoticed.

The gym becomes their sparring ground. Not just physically, but emotionally. Their faked relationship (staged for PR optics) collides with real tension amid fitness routines and whispered arguments between sets. For Pip, vintage shop owner turned accidental socialite, the gym is a world apart—and her discomfort reveals just how different their lives really are.

But as the story unfolds, Equinox becomes more than a place of ego. It’s where egos get stripped. And in a series built around billionaires who all frequent this luxurious gym, it’s also a connective thread for future books and cross-character encounters. Readers know that when we step into that gym, emotional heat is coming—sizzling just beneath the polished chrome.

It’s slick. It’s sexy. And it’s loaded with promise.

Wrapping Up: Write (and Read) Like a Director

So whether you’re a reader craving immersion or a writer designing your next romantic world, don’t underestimate your setting.

It isn’t just a place—it’s a feeling. It’s a rhythm.

In a strong romance novel, the setting breathes.

It surprises. It comforts. And in the best series, it returns even richer with emotional history.

Like a hotel suite with lipstick stains you didn’t put there but can’t help noticing.

If you’re an author: comb through your story. What setting keeps pulling your characters back? What space refuses to be background?

That might just be your series landmark.

And if you’re a reader: pay attention to the places you keep wishing you could visit.

Do you want to walk through that vintage shop? Glide into that high-rise elevator, sneak looks at Snickers during his morning workouts at Equinox?

Good. That means the book did its job.

In Billionaire’s Naughty Secret, setting isn’t just location—it’s revelation. And from the yoga studio to the paparazzi-laden gala, every space tells part of the love story.

Just like every great romance series, it invites you back again… and again.

Ready to press the elevator button to the fiftieth floor and dive into the heat?

You already know where it’s going—straight to the heart.

Sass Green is the author of Billionaire’s Naughty Secret and many other books available on Amazon.

Sass Green Sass Green writes spicy Billionaire Romance Romance in exotic locals. Check out  Check out Rich & Sexy by Sass Greenat your favorite retailer.