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Glowing Embers

He broke her heart, now he's in London to get her back.
Brief Description
An enemies to lovers, slow burn, second chance romance for fans of ‘Life as You Know It’ and ‘Tully’ — raw and emotionally charged.The hottest attractions leave the deepest burns.When Marcelo lands in London, he’s prepared to do whatever it takes to win Paige’s trust—and the... Read More
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An enemies to lovers, slow burn, second chance romance for fans of ‘Life as You Know It’ and ‘Tully’ — raw and emotionally charged. 'Human Authored' certified by the Society of Authors.

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An enemies to lovers, slow burn, second chance romance for fans of ‘Life as You Know It’ and ‘Tully’ — raw and emotionally charged.

The hottest attractions leave the deepest burns.

When Marcelo lands in London, he’s prepared to do whatever it takes to win Paige’s trust—and the love he lost.

But Paige isn’t ready to forgive. He betrayed her once, and she refuses to let him walk back into her life. The problem? They share a child… and the chemistry between them burns hotter than ever.

As they navigate the challenges of new parenthood, Marcelo is determined to prove he’s changed. And with every lingering touch, every stolen glance, Paige’s resolve begins to crumble.

Now she must decide: hold on to the pain of the past… or risk it all for the family—and happiness—she’s always dreamed of.

Tropes:
Second Chance Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Golden Retriever MMC, Secret Baby, Found Family, Female Friendship

Spice level:
1/5 chillies

Trigger warnings:
Glowing Embers is an adult novel featuring open-door sex scenes. While it is romance, the story explores relationships in a broader sense, focusing on complex family and friendship dynamics. It also explores sensitive themes such as healing from trauma, infidelity, family reconciliation, parenthood, postpartum depression, mental health, and displacement, all within a “second chance” romance dynamic.

Awards & Certifications:

  • Human Authored certified by the Society of Authors.

Series: Playing with Fire

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781068467028

Publisher: Paola Santana Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: P.S. So Bookish

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 268

About the Author

Paola Santana is a Brazilian-born author who swapped the sunshine of her homeland for the charm of Liverpool, England. She writes romance that takes you on a roller coaster ride: slow burns that smoulder for chapters, characters who carry their wounds like armour, fierce FMCs that take no prisoners, and plots that twist just when you think you've got them figured out. Her stories are steeped in Brazilian soul, messy human emotion, and enough spice to raise your heart rate. Her debut novel 'Playing with Fire' has been shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists' Association Joan Hessayon Award 2026. When she's not reading or writing, you can find her talking about books on her social channels - @paolasantanabooks. Author website: https://www.paolasantanabooks.com

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