A. N. Boyden:Slice of Life

MainCharacters

Female Lead: Arianna Carter is a young, petite woman with a warm personality and a strong sense of independence. She works as a tour guide at Elite San Antonio and is known for her intelligence and wit. Despite her youthful appearance, she is mature and cautious, especially when it comes to relationships, due to her experiences with married men at the club. She has a close but complicated friendship with Jesse, the doorman.

Male Lead: Pierce White is a recently divorced man in his 50s, who is charming and persistent. He is immediately captivated by Arianna and is determined to win her over. Pierce is dealing with the aftermath of his divorce and is looking for a fresh start. He often finds himself at odds with Jesse, who is protective of Arianna.

Development: Pierce and Arianna's relationship begins with mutual attraction and flirtation. Despite their age difference and the challenges posed by their respective pasts, they develop a deep connection. Pierce's persistence and Arianna's cautious nature create a dynamic and evolving relationship, filled with moments of tension, humor, and genuine affection.

Main Themes

The novel explores themes of love, trust, and personal growth. Through the interactions and relationships of its characters, 'Slice of Life' delves into the complexities of starting over, the importance of honesty, and the courage it takes to open up to new possibilities. It highlights the idea that true connections can be found in the most unexpected places and that personal growth often comes from facing one's fears and insecurities.

Hot Chapters

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“What’s up?” “Don’t be embarrassed, but you fart in your sleep.” “What?!” Arianna shrilled. Tears started to form in her eyes from the tremendous amount of embarrassment she felt. “Are you crying?” Pierce asked in concern. “I was just messing with you. You don’t fart in your sleep, but you do snore horribly.”

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“This is our casino room. We play with chips, but they are cashed out for prizes instead of cash.” Arianna led them into the massive underground casino and the men couldn’t be more impressed. There were rows of slot machines, poker, craps, blackjack tables, and even a bingo section.

The Grand Tour

“Good morning, Mr. White and Mr. Jameson. My name is Arianna Carter, and I’ll be your tour guide this morning,” she greeted, offering a hand to both men. Pierce was quick to snatch her hand up between the two of his. He pumped it slowly while he stared into her eyes, and an eyebrow quirked in amusement when he noticed how she bit her bottom lip.

Two Step Authentication

“My divorce decree, as promised,” an envelope was dropped on her desk the next morning when she just begins to work. She smirked up at Pierce and was impressed that he actually followed through just to get her phone number. She wondered what other hoops she could make him jump through.

Welcome to the Club

“Good Afternoon. My name is Mr. Bruce, and I’m the general manager here at Elite SA. How was your tour?” “Great! Sign us up for two of those Diamond Packages!” Pierce enthusiastically expressed, earning a discreet eye-roll from Patrick.