Slow Burn

‘A glorious treat of a novel full of heat and glamour. With scorching chemistry, family tensions and a peek at the behind-the-scenes world of dancing, I couldn’t put it down’ LAURA WOOD, author of Under Your Spell ‘A dazzling romance that swept me off my feet with sizzling chemistry and fabulous dance-floor moments. Lira and Gabriele are richly drawn characters who peel back each other’s layers (and clothes!) with tenderness and heat. A flirty, fun read packed with heart’ LIZZIE DAMILOLA BLACKBURN, author of Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? ‘So hot the sparks fly off the page!’ ISABELLE BROOM, author of The Summer Trip ‘This second chance tale of hot dance floor chemistry drops you into the heat. Delicious!’ EVA VERDE, author of In Bloom ‘Such a total joy! Slow Burn sparkles with fun and sizzle. I adored Lira and Gabriele and was completely sucked in from page one’ LUCY VINE, author of Book Boyfriend ‘Slow Burn hooked me in from the beginning. Lira and Gabriele are beautifully developed in this second-chance romance. After thirteen years apart, I loved the couple’s sexual tension-filled reunion on the dance floor. While both are dealing with families pulling them away from their dreams, through triumph and tragedy, the two realize they must forge their own path in life’ BEVERLEY KENDALL, author of Token ‘A brilliant and sizzling romance! Packed full of warmth, wonderful characters and a fun, unique setting, Lira and Gabriele’s story well and truly shines! A must-read for romance lovers!’ BETH REEKLES, author of The Kissing Booth ‘This checked all my boxes! Second chance romance, the most delicious slow burn, and two fantastic leads with a fiery chemistry that’ll have you feverishly turning the page. Outside of the romance, the thoughtful exploration of family and responsibilities was so well done and had me feeling for both Lira and Gabriele. The perfect read if you’re looking for something to heat things up this autumn!’ ANISE STARRE, author of Just A Taste and the Flights and Feelings trilogyReaders LOVE Slow Burn ‘A beautiful story. I couldn’t put it down’ NOEMI ‘You can feel the tension and heat between Lira and Gabriele from the very beginning’ WENDY ‘The chemistry between Lira and Gabriele builds from a gentle sizzle to hot, hot, hot!’ KAREN ‘Romantic, colourful and dynamic’ JOANNE ‘There’s just the right amount of tension, and spice’ ELIZABETH ‘The electricity and passion between Lira and Gabriele make for a sizzling read’ ANNETTE ‘This steamy, sultry, dance-inspired novel will draw you in and keep you hooked!’ TRISH ‘A beautiful and compelling read’ LOUISE ‘Strong female characters and the will-they won’t-they romance make for a great read!’ KAREN ‘Flaming hot!! A smouldering and seductive read’ KERRIE ‘Passionate, evocative and mesmerising. The hottest book of the year’ MICHELLE ‘Sparkles with electrifying dancing, drama, family dynamics, and sizzling chemistry!’ CLAIRE ‘Passionate, romantic and full of glitter and glamour’ KERRY ‘Steamy, gripping and addictive’ KIRSTY ‘I really enjoyed the scenes where Lira and Gabrielle dance, their chemistry was off the scale. A brilliant read’ PREENA ‘Vibrant, heartfelt, simmering with emotion and sparkling with chemistry’ SHARON

Oti Mabuse is one of the UK’s most recognisable and beloved broadcasters, presenters, and talent show judges. She is an internationally acclaimed dancer, having won titles and championships across the globe.

She is the only professional dancer to have won Strictly Come Dancing twice concurrently. After seven years on the show, Oti became a judge on Dancing on Ice and will take on the head judge role on Dancing With The Stars Ireland in 2026.

Family is of utmost importance to Oti. In December 2023, she welcomed her first child. She is currently navigating the rhythms of motherhood and finds solace in romantic fiction, her second passion after dance. Her favourite authors include Colleen Hoover, Bernadine Evaristo, and Dolly Alderton.

“My name, Otlile, means ‘I am here’ in Setswana, and that’s exactly what I am – here. For too long women like me – empowered, curvy, black women – haven’t been able to see ourselves in swoon-worthy, heart-racing romances… I want to change that.” - Oti Mabuse

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