Prickly Romance By Nia Arthurs -

Ryotaro’s daughter is deaf , and the book delves into the challenges faced by the deaf community and the music industry's relationship with it.

by Nia Arthurs is the fifth installment in her popular Billionaire Dads series. It is a contemporary, slow-burn AMBW (Asian Male, Black Woman) romance that focuses on themes of family, forgiveness, and disability. Core Premise & Characters

The story follows , a strong-willed college student and aspiring songwriter, and Ryotaro Sazuki , a cold and ruthless Japanese classical music legend. Prickly Romance by Nia Arthurs

A central theme as the leads trade barbs before Ryotaro's "ruthless emperor" mask begins to slip.

The story highlights the challenges of raising a child within a strict, traditional family. Ryotaro’s daughter is deaf , and the book

Their paths cross again when Dejonae saves a young deaf girl from bullies—only to discover the girl is Ryotaro’s daughter.

Ryotaro once humiliated Dejonae on a massive public stage, making him her "sworn enemy". Core Premise & Characters The story follows ,

Because the daughter reminds Dejonae of her own sister, she agrees to work at Ryotaro’s foundation, forcing the two into close proximity despite their mutual animosity. Key Tropes & Features