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BWWM Billionaire Romance Novella With Mature ContentThis is Book One of a Three-Book Serial"Rafe’s first thought was that he wanted to paint her as a Nile River goddess, her shimmering dreadlocks fanned around her head like sunrays."Shawna Franklin’s life is challenging… taking care of her teenage brother and working hard in low paying, part-time jobs that barely cover the rent. It’s worth it though. She’s determined Jamie won’t end up like their deadbeat, druggie mother, or worse.Each month, she earns a few extra dollars posing nude for a SoMa art studio. A proud and stunningly beautiful African American woman, she doesn't like exposing herself to strangers like that. But it's legitimate work and she’d do anything for her kid brother.Rafe Adams has it made. A former marketing executive, he’s a handsome white male who cashed out early and will never have to work another day in his life. It’s all about the finer things in life now, with plenty of money and time to pursue what he loves, including his passion for art. There's only one thing missing, and money can't buy it.When she disrobes in Rafe's class that first time, Shawna's grace and mystery grabs him and shakes him to the core. He has to have her, has to know her. He doesn’t know why. He just does.She's overcome, too, by her own attraction to this striking man, but suspicious. What's his true motivation? Will he be just one more jerk who thinks she’s a toy to possess, to play with until he’s bored then tosses it away? Or… could he be the one?Their worlds are as different as her black is to his white. Is it possible for such differences to come together and make something beautiful? Should she stay proud and independent, or take a risk on love and reach for her dreams?Of course, choices are never that easy.
- GenresRomance
77 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 18, 2014
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Cate Thorne
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I am a small-town country girl with big-city ambitions. Muscled hunks are my thing! I love reading bewitching tales of seduction and romance and passionate lovemaking with stunning men.
My first little girl thrills were from seeing the sexy studs in the underwear catalogues my gay uncle had lying around his cabin in the mountains. How come none of my boy classmates ever looked like that? But as all of us women know, a handsome male face and body are only part of the attraction. Hotness is the spice; imagination, kind words, inner strength and confidence, a romantic nature, and the hint of a naughty, bad-boy streak are the main course.
My fantasies take me all over the world, from walking hand in hand with a gorgeous guy in the moonlight on the ramparts of Mont St-Michel as the tide rushes in, to candlelight dinners with a dark, broad shouldered man in a tux in the splendor of 1920s San Francisco, to leaning back into the strong embrace of a rock hard and warm-skinned river guide after going over a Class V rapid on the Pacuare River in Costa Rica, to riding horseback on a dude ranch with lusty wranglers under a blue Montana sky that goes on forever.
You never know where I might go next. I invite you to come along with me and imagine the life of your dreams.
My webpage is www.catethorne.com, and you can sign up to receive my newsletters to learn about upcoming releases and promotions at www.catethorne.com/CateThorneNewslett....
I am a small-town country girl with big-city ambitions. Muscled hunks are my thing! I love reading bewitching tales of seduction and romance and passionate lovemaking with stunning men.
My first little girl thrills were from seeing the sexy studs in the underwear catalogues my gay uncle had lying around his cabin in the mountains. How come none of my boy classmates ever looked like that? But as all of us women know, a handsome male face and body are only part of the attraction. Hotness is the spice; imagination, kind words, inner strength and confidence, a romantic nature, and the hint of a naughty, bad-boy streak are the main course.
My fantasies take me all over the world, from walking hand in hand with a gorgeous guy in the moonlight on the ramparts of Mont St-Michel as the tide rushes in, to candlelight dinners with a dark, broad shouldered man in a tux in the splendor of 1920s San Francisco, to leaning back into the strong embrace of a rock hard and warm-skinned river guide after going over a Class V rapid on the Pacuare River in Costa Rica, to riding horseback on a dude ranch with lusty wranglers under a blue Montana sky that goes on forever.
You never know where I might go next. I invite you to come along with me and imagine the life of your dreams.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
November 22, 2014
Good
I really liked the story I wish it was longer, but I can't wait to see what happens next between Shawna and Rafe.
I really liked the story I wish it was longer, but I can't wait to see what happens next between Shawna and Rafe.
July 21, 2023
Smart BUT Stupid!
Shauna and her little brother Jamie are living in a little piece of the hood and she is doing everything she can to make sure they have a roof over their heads. After her break-up with Mario she is working a few jobs and one as an artist. Rafe is fine, rich and finally got a chance to study art and guess who is his mural? Shauna does not want Rafe to think she is after his money but running into her crack-head ex may be the trouble she does not know yet. Part 2
Shauna and her little brother Jamie are living in a little piece of the hood and she is doing everything she can to make sure they have a roof over their heads. After her break-up with Mario she is working a few jobs and one as an artist. Rafe is fine, rich and finally got a chance to study art and guess who is his mural? Shauna does not want Rafe to think she is after his money but running into her crack-head ex may be the trouble she does not know yet. Part 2
January 25, 2015
Heat and Drama
I love the build up of this story and the chemistry between the two main characters.The writer makes the transition between each other and events seem effortless.You get a since of watching a movie unfold and you drawn in smoothly.This was a very good build up to what is to come.
I love the build up of this story and the chemistry between the two main characters.The writer makes the transition between each other and events seem effortless.You get a since of watching a movie unfold and you drawn in smoothly.This was a very good build up to what is to come.
April 1, 2020
Good Read, BUT
Here's my Succinct Review
Here's my Succinct Review
January 6, 2015
Bwwm
A good read I can't wait to read book to to see what happens between Raft and Shawna...definitely a page turner
A good read I can't wait to read book to to see what happens between Raft and Shawna...definitely a page turner
August 23, 2015
Amazing...
Beautiful. Thorough. Sexy. Realistic. Visual. Gritty. Thoughtful. Descriptive. Copy edited. This is the best BWWM romance I've read in a while.
Beautiful. Thorough. Sexy. Realistic. Visual. Gritty. Thoughtful. Descriptive. Copy edited. This is the best BWWM romance I've read in a while.
September 17, 2016
Hooked
New to this author but a good story enjoying the writing style and looking forward to the next instalment to the series
New to this author but a good story enjoying the writing style and looking forward to the next instalment to the series
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews