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A natural woman

Lori Johnson (2009)

SubgenreContemporary Romance
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SettingContemporary
CSM age18+
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Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentExplicit
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Age GapPower Imbalance

Positive tags

SwoonySlow BurnSecond ChanceHealing Arc

Hero archetypes

Younger Hero (Age Gap)ArtistProfessor

Heroine archetypes

Career-Driven HeroineOlder Heroine (Age Gap)

Tropes

Age GapOpposites AttractInstaloveInstant AttractionWorkplaceContemporaryClass DifferenceSteamy

Themes

Professional vs Personal LifeSelf-DiscoveryBreaking Social ExpectationsPassion and DesireClass and StatusAge and Maturity

Synopsis

"Dr. Aliesha Eaton, an anthropology college professor at Wells College, is in serious need of a haircut, but that's not all she needs. When she allows young, dark, sexy natural hairstylist and barber Dante Douglas to place his hands in her hair, more than sparks fly"--Urban Reviews.

Tags

African American RomanceWomen's FictionWorkplace RomanceCharacter-Driven

A natural woman: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This contemporary romance features a college professor and her young hairstylist exploring a passionate relationship with likely explicit romantic scenes and adult themes.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, explicit sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include age gap and power imbalance.

Who'll love this

Adult readers will enjoy this steamy romance about unexpected attraction between two people from different worlds.