Rivals for the runways. Enemies in the industry. And for a single sinfully hot night, they’re about to indulge in the one thing they’re not allowed…each other. Fashion executive Riley Gold knows that appearances are everything. And New Year’s Eve in Milan is no exception. If Riley’s going to have a reputation for being an “ice princess,” then she’s going to be flawless, glacier-cold … perfection. Especially when Chaz Warren is here, looking too damn good, too damn sexy…and every inch the enemy.
Not only are their families fashion archrivals, but social media mogul Chaz Warren is a player–and the world knows it. But for one X-rated night, Riley will give in to the electric lust that’s always been crackling between them. All it takes is a searing kiss to turn the heat from simmering to full-on passion…
Riley thought one night with Chaz would be enough. But it’s not enough, not nearly. Now Riley and Chaz are having a private–and completely naughty–affair, and hiding the scandalizing truth from both the tabloids and their feuding families. But keeping her deliciously hot enemy close won’t just melt the ice around Riley’s heart…he could incinerate it completely.
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If you enjoy novels about the fashion industry, then A PRIVATE AFFAIR by A.C. Arthur is the book for you. In addition to all things vogue, this story includes a hot couple, an old family rivalry, and some very steamy sex scenes. This is a quick-paced read that I read from cover to cover in less than a day.
Riley Gold and Chaz Warren grew up surrounded by fashion. Their respective families own and manage the top two fashion houses in the world. Unfortunately, due to a situation that occurred years ago, their families are bitter rivals, both personally and professionally. Riley is now a top executive in the business, and Chaz has his own successful software company. With fashion week being right around the corner, Riley is working even harder than ever, and Chaz is taking a leave from his own business to help his uncle unveil a new men’s line. Riley and Chaz hook-up while in Milan, and their desire for each other only increases with time. Their one-night stand becomes a hot, private affair that evolves into much more. However, the tabloids and a couple of unscrupulous employees may prevent them from being together forever.
This is a well-written novel with some dramatic twists and turns that kept me entertained from beginning to end. All the characters are interesting, and I liked getting to know both Riley and Chaz, both as individuals and as a couple. They exuded a warmth which truly endeared them to me. Ms. Arthur does a nice job of balancing the story’s sexy times with an engaging plot. The story ended a bit abruptly, without an epilogue pulling it all together. Overall, A PRIVATE AFFAIR is a really good narrative and I can’t wait to read more from this author.
LJT, Romance Junkies, 4.5 Hearts. I was given a copy of the book for an honest review.
What a super sexy read!
These are grown and sexy characters who are doing grown and sexy things. They are both successful in their own right, but have been fighting their attraction to each other due to their family’s feud.
This book is an easy read and keeps you entertained from page one. You really get a sense of who Riley is in just a few short pages and connect with her quickly. A few chapters in and you’re already rooting for her and Chaz to become the it couple.
A good read to start off the new year.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book from NetGalley.
Fashion industry rivals who can’t keep their hands or hearts off each other!
Chaz is a man who knows what he wants and he wants Riley. Riley wants to forget about and not repeat her past romantic mistake, but there’s something about Chaz she can’t resist.
A Private Affair is the “one night only” trope at its finest set against the backdrop of rival families in the fashion industry. From the first chapter the chemistry and heat between Riley and Chaz is front and center but so is genuine interest and like of each other. I not only loved all the fashion elements but I also loved the representation of Black fashion designers and houses.
A.C. Arthur is a new to me author and I’m so excited to be catching this series only half way in, can’t wait for those Gold brothers to fall!
This one turned out to be a H-O-T read between two workaholic individuals, Riley Gold who has been burned before and Chaz Warren a social medial mogul who has come to work for his uncle. The only problem is the feud between the families. What is supposed to be a one night stand turns into so much more. Will they survive when their private affair becomes known and fodder for the tabloids?
I had my doubts about this one initially, but once Riley and Chaz hookup (which is fairly early on thank goodness) it was off to the races! I’m always a fan of a book where the hero is all in before the heroine and where love takes them both by surprise and that was done very well here. I also liked that the angst wasn’t unduly prolonged. This was a solid read and I’d definitely read more from A.C. Arthur. 3.5 out of 5 wine glasses.
Riley Gold, fashion executive has been scorned publicly by love and to save face with the family, she has vowed to prove herself invaluable to the family’s empire. Chaz Warren world renowned bachelor and social media genius has sworn off love due to his uncle’s unconventional views on love/relationships.
Loyalty to family keeps these two as rivals in the fashion and social media industry. An attraction that has been on a slow simmer heats up when they find themselves face to face at an industry event. A pack is made to have ONE night of discreet passion!!
When they both realize that one night won’t be enough, they try to convince themselves that the rival between their families is not really their fight. Grab a copy to find out how that works out for them
I found this one to be a steamy enemy to lover’s story. A fast read that you are sure to enjoy!
4 1/2 STARS!
A secret hook-up, a family rivalry, and non-stop temptation! PRIVATE AFFAIR by A.C. Arthur is quite the delight with high-powered characters, a hint of mystery and best of all is the steamy connection between this less than ideal match up.
Riley was an easy character to like. She is no nonsense and accepts nothing less than perfection … from herself and others. If she’s going to be labeled an “ice princess” by the industry because of that, then she will be sure to wear it well.
Chaz is yummy. His father-figure uncle is Riley’s dad’s biggest rival in the fashion industry, so they are supposed to dislike each other on sight, but a New Year’s Eve party in Milan is temptation neither of them seem to want to resist. It was supposed to be one night, but neither of them can stay away from the other.
I recommend this book to anyone looking for a fast paced steamy read with a lot of heart and a touch of intrigue to round the story out. Really enjoyed them!