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Rich and Rotten

Jahquel J (2026-03-31)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages225 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age18+

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentVery Steamy
LanguageStrong

Heroine archetypes

HeiressSingle MomWidow

Synopsis

Explosive, sensual, and unapologetically raw, Rich and Rotten delivers Jahquel J.’s signature blend of passionate romance and high-stakes family drama—where love is the most dangerous game, and trust is the rarest luxury. A USA TODAY BESTSELLER! A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER! In Greenwich Pointe’s world of Black wealth and power, Tatiana Rich has everything money can buy—except freedom. When her kingpin father forces her into a strategic marriage with the Sterling dynasty’s heir, she begs Nazir Kane—the man she fell for during her college years—to run away with her. By morning, he’s vanished without a word. A decade later, Tatiana is rebuilding her life after her husband Karim’s tragic death. While raising their daughter and growing her luxury spa empire, an assassination attempt on her father brings an unexpected guardian: Nazir Kane—now a powerful security specialist assigned to protect her family. Living under the same roof as the man who shattered her heart is torture enough. But as old flames reignite, darker truths emerge about the father who controlled her and the husband she mourned. With enemies closing in and whispers that her husband’s death wasn’t an accident, Tatiana must decide if the man who once betrayed her is the only one who can save her now . . .

Tags

Urban Fiction

Rich and Rotten: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This adult contemporary romance contains explicit sexual content, violence including assassination attempts and murder, organized crime elements, and strong language. Themes include forced marriage, betrayal, and family manipulation.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, very steamy sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include murder, death of spouse, and grief (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adults will be drawn to the explosive second-chance romance between a widow and the man who broke her heart, set against a backdrop of wealth, power, and deadly secrets.