Valarie Lynn Holmes
Valarie Lynn Holmes
About the Book
opposites do attract
"Can superficial standards survive a soulful connection?"
She built an empire. He only dates models.
When their worlds collide, rules are broken.
A DEEP DIVE INTO 'OPPOSITES DO ATTRACT'
An enchanting new African American contemporary romance challenges superficial dating standards and explores what happens when a successful mogul and a rigid developer are forced to look past appearances.
Lala is a brilliant, beautiful real estate mogul who has built an enviable six-figure empire, yet remains isolated at the top. Desmond is a handsome, cutthroat property developer who hides behind a rigid rule: he only dates slender, model-type women.
When their paths collide, an undeniable attraction upends every rule they've ever written. Drawn in by the intoxicating scent of "Mango Love" candles and an intense, soulful connection, Desmond faces a choice that threatens his carefully constructed walls. Can a love that catches you completely off guard heal the spaces success couldn't fill, or will deep-seated biases tear them apart?
LALA: The Mogul Alone at the Top. Brilliant, beautiful, and unapologetically successful. Built her empire but fears a life of performance over connection. Learns that vulnerability is the true power.
DESMOND: The Developer with Rules. Handsome and cutthroat, dates only a specific physical type to protect his heart. Intrigued by Lala, but must choose between his rules and his heart.
KEY THEMES AND SENSORY DETAILS
SOULFUL CONNECTION
Discover a love that goes beyond appearances.
BODY-POSITIVE LOVE
A powerful transformative gift.
MODERN ROMANCE ETHICS
Deep bonds over performance
THE SCENT OF CHANGE
'Mango Love' candles.
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