The Way You Love Me

January 18, 2021
A Hollywood talent agent rewrites the script when he falls for his client in the sweet, sassy finale to Wright’s Pure Talent series (after The Way You Hold Me). Known as “Black America’s Sweetheart,” actor Paige Mills is used to the limelight, but with a nasty divorce underway, all she wants is some time away from the public eye in the comforting presence of her agent and good friend, Andrew Weathers. But Andrew has made himself unavailable, afraid he’ll reveal his true feelings for Paige, or snap and attack her vindictive soon-to-be-ex-husband, Julius Reeves. Though he misses Paige, he’s content to communicate through his assistant—until Paige goes off the grid, hiding out from the paparazzi, the public, and her upcoming projects. Andrew sets out to find her, willing to break all his own rules once he does. Andrew and Paige’s romantic connection derives from a foundation of deep friendship, and their unwavering devotion to each other makes their romance all the more endearing. Their meddling mothers, meanwhile, offer a bit of comic relief. But though Julius’s antics cause a lot of trouble for the couple, the drama is resolved disappointingly quickly in a climax that lacks real fire. Readers will be satisfied, if not wowed. Agent: Sara Camilli, the Sara Camilli Agency.

January 1, 2021
The conclusion to Wright's sexy and scandalous Pure Talent series, following The Way You Hold Me (2020), features beloved African American actress and ""America's Sweetheart,"" Paige Mills, whose prolonged divorce from a devious Hollywood director is threatening to ruin her sterling reputation. Meanwhile, her faithful friend and agent, Andrew Weathers, seems to have abandoned her in her time of need. Paige flees to her family home in Michigan, hoping to heal and escape the paparazzi, but Andrew won't let her vanish so easily. He'd been avoiding Paige during her turbulent marriage because he couldn't suppress his feelings, but now that she's disappeared, he's determined to find her and convince her to return. Their careers can wait while they reconnect on the shores of Lake Michigan; then, while visiting family in Detroit, their cover is blown. Despite their newfound trust, Paige still worries that Andrew isn't reliable, and Andrew frets that he's just a rebound for America's most eligible starlet. This modern multicultural romance is perfect for fans of Rebekah Weatherspoon's popular Cowboys of California series, which also features Black Hollywood Royalty.

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February 15, 2021
A wildly popular actress must face unfair consequences when she gives in to a long-standing attraction to her talent agent. Superstar Paige Mills is popularly regarded as "Black America's Sweetheart," but her carefully crafted public persona is threatened when her powerful and vindictive director husband drags out their divorce negotiations. Paige is supported unquestioningly by her whole team with one notable exception--her trusted agent and close friend, Andrew Weathers. Reeling in the aftermath of the negotiations and hurt by Andrew's abandonment, Paige drops off the grid once the divorce is finalized. Andrew has complicated feelings for his client and has been keeping his distance from Paige because he can't bear to see her being emotionally abused by her husband. When he hears that Paige has chosen to seclude herself, however, Andrew tracks her down to her uncle's remote home in Michigan. As they spend several days together, shielded from public scrutiny, Andrew and Paige face their feelings for each other. But the romantic idyll--and their careers--is threatened when the media learns of their whereabouts. As Paige faces a publicity nightmare, she must make difficult decisions to find happiness and peace in her personal and professional lives. The third book in Wright's Pure Talent series underlines the strength of family ties and the precariousness of female stardom. The chemistry between Andrew and Paige is palpable and sweet, and their personalities complement each other. Andrew's affection for a talented and bright client blossoms credibly into love for a strong woman wearing her emotions on her sleeve. But the trajectory of Paige's escalating feelings for Andrew is not mapped with enough attention to emotional detail, with the result that several of her decisions seem unduly hasty. A warm and familiar romance that dwells engagingly on the significance of emotional fortitude.

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