Power & Passion (Riches & Romantics Book 2) - Riches & Romantics, #2

The second book in a series of interconnected standalones centered around real historical couples. An interracial, he falls first, power couple romance set in Los Angeles, California.

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Power & Passion is a twisted, contemporary romance inspired by Livia Drusilla, Empress Consort of Rome, and her second husband, Gaius Octavius/Octavian, later known as Caesar Augustus, Emperor of Rome, as well as historical figures from the same time period.

It is not fantasy, historical romance, or a literal retelling. You don't need to know the history to enjoy the book, but if you do, it will definitely add to the experience.

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Grant Oliver fell in love with Lucy Driscoll nearly two decades ago ...

But as a married father-to-be, he couldn't have her.

A year and a half after taking over for Jonathan Carter at Rubicon Pictures, Grant has only had one taste of his beloved Lucy: a passionate kiss on her wedding day to another man. Yet, he wants more and has decided he's done waiting. With his daughter finally eighteen years old, and no custody battle to be had, Grant leaves his wife for the woman he's always loved.

As a new mom feeling trapped in a marriage she was tricked into, Lucy finds herself fed up with her disappointing husband and accepts Grant's offer of marriage. To all, it looks awful ... especially when Grant directly caused the heart attack that killed her father. But Lucy's professional drive has left her with no choice but to trade up for a better partner.

Grant sees Lucy's brilliance and wants to put it to use.

Lucy sees Grant's ambition and vows to help him succeed.

The consequences of their actions will come to either destroy them, or elevate them as the most powerful couple in Los Angeles.

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Please check the front of the book or the author's website for a full list of tropes and trigger warnings.