A significant portion of the book focuses on the deaf community , specifically how they are overlooked in the music industry.
by Nia Arthurs is a contemporary, multicultural romance that blends emotional depth with popular genre tropes. Published in July 2022, it is the fifth book in the Billionaire Dads series. Plot Summary Prickly Romance by Nia Arthurs
The story follows , an aspiring songwriter and college student who harbors a deep resentment for Ryotaro Sazuki , a legendary Japanese musician who once publicly humiliated her. Their paths cross again when Dejonae rescues a young girl named Nikko from bullies, only to discover she is Sazuki's daughter. A significant portion of the book focuses on
The relationship develops gradually with an emphasis on emotional connection over immediate physical intimacy. Reader Insights Prickly Romance (Billionaire Dads, #5) - Goodreads Plot Summary The story follows , an aspiring
Features an Asian male lead (Sazuki) and a Black female lead (Dejonae).
Because Nikko is deaf, Dejonae feels an immediate connection to her, reminding her of her own sister. To stay in Nikko’s life, Dejonae must work at Sazuki’s foundation, forcing the two "enemies" into a slow-burn relationship as Sazuki begins to reveal a kinder side beneath his ruthless exterior.
Explores the complexities of Sazuki raising his daughter and the maturity differences between the leads.